auto-repeat

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noun

computing a feature of computer keys whereby a character is generated repeatedly as long as the user holds down the key in question

verb (intr)

computing (of a computer key) to go on automatically regenerating a character

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QUIZ YOURSELF ON “THEIR,” “THERE,” AND “THEY’RE”

Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.

Question 1 of 7

Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?

their

there

they're

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Words nearby auto-repeat

auto racing, autoradiograph, autoradiography, autoregulation, autoreinfection, auto-repeat, autoreproduction, autorickshaw, autorotation, autoroute, autosave

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Example sentences from the Web for auto-repeat

This time it would be the biggest mistake for the Western press to repeat that—absolutely the biggest mistake.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Our Duty Is to Keep Charlie Hebdo Alive|Ayaan Hirsi Ali|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Even his signature instrument, Auto-Tune, has become as accepted an ingredient in hip-hop as the drum machine.
Future Makes Us Rethink Everything We Thought We Knew About Rap Artists|Luke Hopping|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If your ears are tired of slick auto-tuned vocals, pick up this disk for an aural detox.
The Best Albums of 2014|Ted Gioia|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I know that Detroit is losing market share in auto sales, but how did they let the Motown sound slip out of their hands?
The Best Albums of 2014|Ted Gioia|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST

A small fire in an auto parts store created explosions that quickly got out of control.
Raging Protesters Set Ferguson on Fire|Justin Glawe|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After you have repeated the Correlation, then repeat the two extremes, thus—“Anchor” … “Bolster.”
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
It seems necessary to repeat this line in order to start the series of rimes.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 (of 7) -- Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems|Geoffrey Chaucer
At this hour of the afternoon, before the return rush of the auto-commuters from the city, the road was almost empty.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose
He had her arm—held it close, as they passed through the station and crossed the walkway to where an inclosed auto stood.
The Homesteader|Oscar Micheaux
To be able to repeat great po-ems at will, is to have a treasure you can allus carry with you while your voice lasts.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd

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