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Re: Google Scribe - Get autocomplete suggestions as you type

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Post by zyb09 »

emehrkay wrote: post #14

Start with a word, hit tab 10 times, paste your result. > Moneywatch MovieTome mySimon NCAA Showtime SmartPlanet TechRepublic The Insider on TV and radio.

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Re: Google Scribe - Get autocomplete suggestions as you type

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Post by danielsoneg »

willscott wrote: post #9
rarestblog wrote: post #4

Hmm, doing this seems to be slower than actually writing a text.

I would imagine the appeal is less towards native/fluent speakers at this point, and more for people who are learning or uncomfortable with english grammar. I have several friends who use Google to as a first editor of their grammar by making sure that phrases they aren't sure are correct return lots of search results. This seems like a convenient way for them to streamline that process.

That's really a clever trick, though my initial reaction was horror at the idea of checking one's grammar against the Internet.

Looks like Scribe is only looking one or two words ahead, though - it's not actually checking what you've written, just throwing the Google Suggest box into your writing.

Re: Google Scribe - Get autocomplete suggestions as you type

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Post by zach »

DanielStraight wrote: post #2

Interesting. It can also be used as a Markov chain text generator. Type one word, then just accept every suggestion. "In the case of these two types of information that is not appropriate for all users of the catalogue should also be noted that there is anything you would not believe how much I loved them."

"Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life and your business could subject you to lawsuits and leave your operating systems without patches"

Re: Google Scribe - Get autocomplete suggestions as you type

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Post by jules »

danielsoneg wrote: post #23
willscott wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I would imagine the appeal is less towards native/fluent speakers at this point, and more for people who are learning or uncomfortable with english grammar. I have several friends who use Google to as a first editor of their grammar by making sure that phrases they aren't sure are correct return lots of search results. This seems like a convenient way for them to streamline that process.

That's really a clever trick, though my initial reaction was horror at the idea of checking one's grammar against the Internet. Looks like Scribe is only looking one or two words ahead, though - it's not actually checking what you've written, just throwing the Google Suggest box into your writing.

I use it all the time to check difficult words. It works well. Google usually even suggests "did you mean" the right spelling when you get it wrong.

Re: Google Scribe - Get autocomplete suggestions as you type

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Post by gokhan »

nysauhem wrote: post #6
DanielStraight wrote: post #2

Interesting. It can also be used as a Markov chain text generator. Type one word, then just accept every suggestion. "In the case of these two types of information that is not appropriate for all users of the catalogue should also be noted that there is anything you would not believe how much I loved them."

I did this until it suggested "I'ma let you finish but Beyonce had one of the..." I guess this particular phrase has been on the internet so much that it skews the machine learning algorithm.

I have another question for yourself at their website and buy this product again and again and I'ma let you finish but Beyonce had one of these days I'll bet your life on the road today and
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