autoresponder

English

Etymology

From auto- +‎ responder.

Pronunciation

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Noun

autoresponder (plural autoresponders)

  1. (computing) A computer program that automatically sends a certain message or messages in response to incoming e-mail.
    • 2024 January 31, Jessica DuLong, “Unsubscribe from everything to start controlling the tech in your life, new book says”, in CNN[1]:
      Use your email autoresponder and outgoing voicemail message to set expectations about your work hours and communication response times

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