voice-activated programming

noun

UK /vɔɪs ˈæktɪveɪtɪd ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

US /vɔɪs ˈæktɪveɪtɪd ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

Writing computer code by talking to a computer instead of typing.

With voice-activated programming, she told her computer to make a game and it wrote the code for her.

SYNONYMS

voice coding speech-driven coding spoken programming voice-controlled development

RELATED WORDS

speech recognition coding assistive technology hands-free computing

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Using spoken commands to control software that writes or edits code.

His voice-activated programming setup let him fix bugs while his hands were busy.

3. A way for people with limited hand movement to build software by speaking.

Voice-activated programming helps programmers who cannot use a keyboard easily.

4. Technology that turns spoken instructions into working computer programs.

The class learned voice-activated programming to create a simple quiz app by talking.