verb
- to load or charge automatically, especially without user intervention
- in programming, to automatically load a class or module when it is first referenced
Usage: computing and technology contexts
Usage: software development, technical
noun
- a feature or function that automatically loads content or data
Usage: computing
Examples
- The software uses autoload to load required libraries automatically.
- Modern web browsers autoload images and scripts when the page opens.
- The autoload feature saves time by eliminating manual file loading.
- Developers implemented autoload functionality to improve application startup speed.
- The system's autoload mechanism ensures all dependencies are ready before execution.
- You can disable autoload in the settings if you prefer manual control.