0 a computer program that automatically finishes a word that someone has started to type (= write on a keyboard)
Autocomplete involves the program predicting a word or phrase that the user wants to type in without the user actually typing it in completely.
Several autocomplete programs, standalone or integrated in text editors, based on word lists, also include a shorthand function for frequently-used phrases.
Many address bars offer features like autocomplete and a list of suggestions while the address is being typed in.
Autocomplete is also available for, or already integrated in, general text editors.
Therefore, autocomplete then serves as a form of convenient documentation as well as an input method.
The on-screen keyboard has an improved autocomplete mechanism which displays multiple word suggestions, and allows users to select from them by sliding on the spacebar.
Autocomplete for web addresses is particularly convenient because the full addresses are often long and difficult to type correctly.
The search field is autocomplete-enabled, providing suggestions based on popular searches that match the currently typed keywords.
