Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Wake Word(also: Hotword, Trigger Word, Activation Word)
- A specific word or phrase that activates a voice-controlled device, such as "Hey Google," "Alexa," or "Hey Siri." The wake word must be spoken before any command for the device to begin listening. Wake words present accessibility barriers for people with speech disfluencies, as…
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