autoloading

American

[aw-toh-loh-ding] / ˌɔ toʊˈloʊ dɪŋ /

adjective

semiautomatic.

autoloading British

/ ˈɔːtəʊˌləʊdɪŋ /

adjective

self-loading

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Etymology

Origin of autoloading

First recorded in 1920–25; auto- ³ + load + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Disable image autoloading in Apple Mail: Select “Mail” > “Preferences.”

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Disable image autoloading on a computer Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner.

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The other Southron, the one in blue with the autoloading rifle, came out and advanced slowly, his weapon at the ready.

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Even in the home of the newest and deadliest "autoloading" shotgun, those guns and pump guns should be prohibited in hunting.

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Disable image autoloading in Android Gmail: Tap on the three lines in the upper left corner.

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