autoloading
/ˈɔːtoʊˌloʊdɪŋ/
adjective
- Describing a firearm that automatically loads the next round after firing, also known as semi-automatic.
- The autoloading pistol is popular for target shooting because of its quick follow-up shots.
- Hunters often prefer autoloading shotguns for their reduced recoil.
- The museum displayed an early autoloading rifle from the 20th century.
- Describing a software feature that automatically loads a program, driver, or resource when needed.
- You can configure autoloading scripts to run when the system starts.
- The autoloading feature of the web browser speeds up page loading.
- The autoloading library saves memory by only loading classes when they are used.
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noun
- The process or action of automatically loading something, such as ammunition or software.
- The autoloading of the printer's paper tray is controlled by sensors.
- Autoloading in modern firearms reduces the need for manual cycling.
- Software autoloading can slow down a computer if too many programs start at once.