voice recognition

Meaning

Voice recognition refers to a computer program's ability to decode and identify human speech. It is commonly used in virtual assistants, hands-free systems, and security systems to convert spoken words into text or commands.

Examples

• The smart speaker uses voice recognition to distinguish between different family members.

  The smart speaker uses voice recognition to distinguish between different family members.

• I prefer using voice recognition to dictating text messages while I'm driving.

  I prefer using voice recognition to dictating text messages while I'm driving.

• Early voice recognition software was frustrating because it couldn't handle accents well.

  Early voice recognition software was frustrating because it couldn't handle accents well.

• The security system requires both a fingerprint scan and voice recognition for access.

  The security system requires both a fingerprint scan and voice recognition for access.

• My grandmother loves the voice recognition feature on her TV remote.

  My grandmother loves the voice recognition feature on her TV remote.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ The phone has a good vocal recognition system.

  ✓ The phone has a good voice recognition system.

  'Voice recognition' is the standard compound noun. 'Vocal' is an adjective that refers to singing or speaking voices, but it is not used in this technical term.

• ✗ I spoke to the computer but the voice recognizing didn't work.

  ✓ I spoke to the computer but the voice recognition didn't work.

  Use the noun 'recognition' instead of the gerund 'recognizing' to refer to the technology itself.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Many customer service hotlines now use ________ to route calls automatically.

  💡 Technology that identifies spoken words.

  Show answer

  voice recognition

• If you have trouble typing, you can enable ________ on your tablet.

  💡 A hands-free way to input text using your speech.

  Show answer

  voice recognition