digital assistant

noun
UK /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl əˈsɪs.tənt/
US /ˈdɪdʒ.ə.t̬əl əˈsɪs.tənt/

A computer helper that answers your questions and does small jobs for you.

I asked my digital assistant to set a timer for ten minutes.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who helps someone with computer or online tasks.

The company hired a digital assistant to manage its social media.

3. Software on a phone or computer that helps you find things or finish tasks.

Her digital assistant reminded her about the meeting.

4. A voice-controlled program that can play music, give weather, or answer questions.

He told his digital assistant to play his favorite song.