autoloader

/ˈɔːtoʊˌloʊdər/
noun
  1. A device or mechanism that automatically loads something, such as ammunition into a firearm or materials into a machine.
    • The autoloader on the printing press saved the workers hours of manual effort.
    • In the factory, an autoloader places parts onto the conveyor belt without human help.
    • The new rifle features an autoloader that reduces the time between shots.
  2. A software routine that automatically loads and runs a program or driver when a computer starts up.
    • The game's autoloader automatically installs updates when you launch it.
    • You can disable unnecessary autoloaders to speed up your computer's startup.
    • The autoloader in the operating system starts the antivirus software at boot.
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