Beacons: meaning, definitions and examples

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beacons

 

[ หˆbiหkษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

navigation

Beacons are intentionally conspicuous devices designed to attract attention to a specific location. They are typically used for navigation purposes, such as guiding ships or aircraft.

Synonyms

guiding light, marker, signal

Examples of usage

  • Ships rely on beacons to navigate safely through treacherous waters.
  • The aircraft homed in on the beacon's signal to locate the emergency landing site.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

In technology, beacons are small Bluetooth devices that transmit signals to nearby smartphones or other electronic devices. They are commonly used for location-based services and marketing purposes.

Synonyms

notifier, sender, transmitter

Examples of usage

  • The store uses beacons to send promotional notifications to customers in the vicinity.
  • Beacons can provide indoor navigation assistance in large shopping malls.

Translations

Translations of the word "beacons" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น farรณis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ€เค•เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leuchtfeuer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐัะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ latarnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒผใ‚ณใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท balises

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ balizas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸaretler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์ปจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุงุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ majรกky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ majรกky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟกๆ ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svetilniki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐัะบั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ—แƒšแƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mayaklar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ balizas

Word origin

The word 'beacon' originated from the Old English word 'becn', which meant a signal fire. Beacons have been used throughout history as a means of communication and navigation. From ancient times when fires were lit on hilltops to modern-day technological beacons, the concept of guiding light and signaling has remained consistent.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,625, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.