typeahead

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Synonyms: type ahead, type-ahead, tape head, teahead

Antonyms: type ahead, type-ahead, tape head, teahead

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing}} A feature of [[computer]] [[software]] (and some [[typewriter]]s) that enables the [[user]] to continue [[type|typing]] regardless of program or computer operation, the [[keystroke]]s being [[queue]]d as necessary when the system is busy.

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