auto-correction

A form of autocorrection — An automatic correction, especially of text in a word processor.

Meanings

nounauto-correction (countable and uncountable, plural auto-corrections)

plural auto-corrections

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of autocorrection.
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