noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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. uncountable

Etymology

From type + ahead.

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