2026-02-07

Next-Word Prediction App

Predicting the Next Word in a Phrase Using R

Problem & Motivation

  • Typing long sentences can be slow and inefficient.
  • Smart text prediction improves user experience.
  • Useful in messaging apps, emails, and AI assistants.

Example:
Input: “I love to drink”
Prediction: “coffee”

Algorithm Overview

  • Model: N-gram language model
  • Preprocessing: Lowercase, remove punctuation, tokenize
  • Prediction Logic:
    • Use the last 1–3 words of the input
    • Look up most probable next word from n-grams
    • Return the word with highest probability

Process Diagram:
Input Phrase → Preprocessing → N-gram Lookup → Predicted Word

App Demo

How it works: 1. Type a phrase in the input box 2. Press submit 3. See the predicted next word

Example Phrases: - “The stock market is” - “I just finished reading” - “It was a sunny” - “The new movie” - “Data science is”

App Screenshot:

Conclusion & Impact

  • User Experience: Fast, intuitive, and accurate predictions
  • Novelty: Real-time next-word prediction in a simple web interface
  • Future Improvements: Context-aware suggestions, larger models, mobile integration
  • Pitch: Invest in smarter, faster text prediction technology!