"dwimmery" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdwɪ.mə.ɹi/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈdwɪ.mɚ.ɹi/ [US]
Etymology: From DWIM + -ery, influenced by dwimmer. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|DWIM|ery}} DWIM + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dwimmery (uncountable)
  1. (computing, humorous) A computer program's ability to sense the user's intentions rather than work according to a well-defined specification. Tags: humorous, uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: DWIM
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