"typeahead" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: type + ahead Etymology templates: {{compound|en|type|ahead}} type + ahead Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} typeahead (uncountable)
  1. (computing) A feature of computer software (and some typewriters) that enables the user to continue typing regardless of program or computer operation, the keystrokes being queued as necessary when the system is busy. Wikipedia link: typeahead Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-typeahead-en-noun-XjYpYY0t Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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