autofill

American  

[aw-toh-fil] / ˈɔ toʊˌfɪl /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to automatically fill (the fields in a digital document, especially a web page) from data previously saved in the browser, such as a user’s name and address or credit card information.

   Completing forms is so much easier when the computer autofills them for you.

2. sometimes used interchangeably with autocomplete.

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noun

1. a feature of a web browser that automatically fills the fields in a digital document with previously saved user data.

   If you supply the information, your browser will be able to use autofill at the checkout screen for most online retailers.

Etymology

Origin of autofill

First recorded in 1990–95; auto- ³ ( def. ) fill ( def. ) +

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

autofill

The odds are you will probably get the following autofill options - "bad", "dangerous" and "poor".

From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2025

As part of the update, iPhone users have access to Google’s Password Manager, which saves users’ passwords on the Google app for easy autofill access.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 12, 2023

Google is adding a feature to Chrome’s autofill system called Virtual Card Numbers, which will let you hide your credit or debit card number while making purchases on the web.

From The Verge ● May 11, 2022

Online shoppers, guided by algorithms and autofill, are less likely to make impulse purchases.

From New York Times ● Sep. 8, 2020

He also goes deep on flawed fast-food icons, the wonders of autofill, and the bizarre choice for the "Cops" theme song.

From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2020