voicerecognitiontechnology
nounUK /ˈvɔɪs rɪˌkɒɡˈnɪʃən tekˈnɒlədʒi/
US /ˈvɔɪs rɪˌkɑːɡˈnɪʃən tekˈnɑːlədʒi/
A computer program that listens to people talking and understands their words.
My phone uses voice recognition technology to send a text when I speak.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Software that turns spoken words into written text.
The doctor used voice recognition technology to type her notes hands-free.
3. A system that identifies a person by the sound of their voice.
The bank added voice recognition technology so customers can log in by speaking.
4. A feature that lets you control devices by talking to them.
Voice recognition technology lets him turn off the lights without getting up.