autosave

noun

au·​to·​save ˈȯ-tō-ˌsāv 

: a function of a computer program (such as a word processor or spreadsheet) that automatically saves an open file at regular intervals

autosave verb, transitive + intransitive

Examples of autosave in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In recent years, Notepad got tabs and autosave, in addition to AI support. — PC Magazine, 25 Nov. 2025

There’s of course other difficulties included, even an Easy Mode, as well as a new autosave feature and the ability to quick swap weapons without opening the menu. — David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025

Addressed an issue where no autosave is created before starting a contract quest. — Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025

Our main complaints are that Rev doesn't allow for real-time editing during live transcriptions and lacks an autosave feature for live recordings from the web. — PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025

New versions of Calculator and Notepad with Dark mode and autosave have arrived. — PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

auto- + save entry 1

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for autosave

• aftershave
• architrave
• autoclave
• microwave
• misbehave
• agave
• behave
• concave
• conclave
• enclave
• engrave
• enslave