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auto-generated vs autogenerated

'Auto-generated' and 'autogenerated' are both correct terms, but the contexts in which they are used are not the same. 'Auto-generated' is used when referring to something that is generated automatically, while 'autogenerated' is used specifically in the context of computer programming.
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auto-generated

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

'Auto-generated' is used to describe something that is generated automatically, without human intervention.

Examples:

  • The report was auto-generated by the system.
  • The email was auto-generated and sent to all the participants.
  • The code was auto-generated by the software.
  • The invoice was auto-generated based on the customer's order.
  • The playlist was auto-generated based on the user's listening history.
  • Jan 9, 2019 ... Recently I've got a warning I've never seen before. "warning: Data is being written to auto-generated file" dsp_app.i10. It occurs right before ...
  • Feb 12, 2024 ... I'm making youtube playlists, the auto-generated is usually highest audio quality. I noticed Daft Punk has official audio and also has ...
  • Jul 12, 2015 ... The auto-generated section is the result of using the new Add data feature that was introduced in Qlik Sense 2.0.1.
  • Apr 18, 2021 ... So I wonder how is best to use it with maximum security. So far I thought using auto generated passwords is the way to go. But are they really ...
  • Sep 29, 2020 ... I have a collection of requests, some new and some old. Sometimes when I add a new request I see the auto generated cookie header (which is ...
  • Nov 7, 2012 ... Change unhandled exception auto-generated catch code in Eclipse? · Just pick option (1) if that's what you want to do. · Note: read the question.
  • Jan 13, 2022 ... Is there a way to override, or edit, an auto-generated number? I have an intake project sheet that generates "Job #" as new requests come in from a form.
  • Please allow disabling of the auto generated headers! General Discussion · authentication · superrachel (Rachel) July 22, 2020, 5:35pm 1. I have the ...
  • Jul 7, 2017 ... Every time I try to see the source code for them I get the following text: -- auto-generated definition -- No source text available.
  • Renaming Auto-generated Resource Name. 1,154 views. Skip to first unread message.. Eric Dannewitz's profile photo. Eric Dannewitz. unread,. Sep 15, 2023, 4:37 ...

Alternatives:

  • automatically generated
  • generated automatically
  • generated by the system
  • generated by the software
  • generated based on

autogenerated

This phrase is correct and commonly used in the context of computer programming.

'Autogenerated' is used specifically in the context of computer programming to describe code or files that are generated automatically by a program or tool.

Examples:

  • The class was autogenerated by the IDE.
  • The configuration file was autogenerated by the build system.
  • The database schema was autogenerated based on the model.
  • The documentation was autogenerated from the code comments.
  • The test cases were autogenerated by the testing framework.
  • I have done this, with similar consternation, on another set of firewall running 10.0.2, and they are least pushing the autogenerated config correctly (although ...
  • Oct 25, 2018 ... Autogenerated.{APPID}. Hello! How can I modify any items in my menue in Windows 10? I've installed software (Visual Studio 2017 Enterprise) ...
  • Aug 18, 2022 ... In my current project, I am dealing with a lot of autogenerated code. I do want to analyze the generated code with SonarQube on several ...
  • autogenerated directory and file, are they needed? Removing it did not see to affect anything and wondering if it can be added to the .gitignore.
  • Currently an autogenerated sidebar inherits the folder name. Obviously, this prevents casing and spaces in the name, which makes it look odd in the sidebar.
  • Sep 5, 2018 ... ... autogenerated binding redirect. Consider removing it from the application configuration file or disabling autogenerated binding redirects.
  • Jul 8, 2020 ... I have a file like this: # Personal wiki [wiki.alexn.org](https://wiki.alexn.org/) [//begin]: # "Autogenerated link references for markdown ...
  • ... Autogenerated field types. Autogenerated field types. This article contains. String · Boolean · Enum · Group · Int, double · DateTime · LinkModel ...
  • Oct 19, 2023 ... Autogenerated by Door Dash mean? I saw this on a bunch of items from a place I was thinking of ordering from, and I just wondered what it meant.
  • Feb 3, 2020 ... How can I detect autogenerated code in a project? · 2. I think you are talking about obfuscated code, not (any) auto-generated code. · @Theraot; ...

Alternatives:

  • automatically generated
  • generated automatically
  • generated by a program
  • generated by a tool
  • generated based on the model

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