A device or mechanism that automatically loads items, such as ammunition into a firearm or programs into a computer.
From 'auto-' (self) + 'loader' (one who loads). The term developed in the 20th century across military and computing contexts.
Computer autoloaders revolutionized programming by automatically initializing code without manual setup—it's one reason modern software can be so complex and interconnected.
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