Chip: meaning, definitions and examples
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chip
[ ʧɪp ]
computing
A small piece of semiconducting material on which a circuit is etched. Chips are used in computers to perform various functions.
Synonyms
CPU, integrated circuit, microchip.
Examples of usage
- The latest smartphones use powerful chips to provide fast processing speeds.
- The chip in my laptop is overheating, causing it to slow down.
food
A thin piece of potato that has been fried until crisp, typically eaten as a snack.
Synonyms
French fries, crisps.
Examples of usage
- I ordered some fish and chips for lunch.
- Would you like some ketchup with your chips?
informal
To break off a small piece from something.
Synonyms
break off, chip off, knock off.
Examples of usage
- He chipped a corner off the plate by accident.
- She chipped a tooth while biting into the hard candy.
Translations
Translations of the word "chip" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chip
- lasca
- fragmento
🇮🇳 चिप
- टुकड़ा
- अंश
🇩🇪 Chip
- Splitter
- Stück
🇮🇩 cip
- serpihan
- pecahan
🇺🇦 чип
- тріска
- фрагмент
🇵🇱 chip
- odłamek
- fragment
🇯🇵 チップ
- 破片
- かけら
🇫🇷 puce
- copeau
- fragment
🇪🇸 chip
- astilla
- fragmento
🇹🇷 çip
- kıymık
- parça
🇰🇷 칩
- 조각
- 파편
🇸🇦 شريحة
- شظية
- قطعة
🇨🇿 čip
- třísek
- fragment
🇸🇰 čip
- trieska
- fragment
🇨🇳 芯片
- 碎片
- 片段
🇸🇮 čip
- drobec
- fragment
🇮🇸 flís
- flís
- brot
🇰🇿 чип
- сынық
- фрагмент
🇬🇪 ჩიპი
- ნატეხი
- ფრაგმენტი
🇦🇿 çip
- qırıntı
- parça
🇲🇽 chip
- astilla
- fragmento
Etymology
The word 'chip' has a rich history with multiple meanings and origins. In computing, it originated from the idea of a small piece of semiconductor material that performs electronic functions. The food meaning of 'chip' can be traced back to the 18th century, where it referred to a thin slice of food. The verb 'chip' has roots in Old English, where it meant to cut or break off a small piece. Over time, 'chip' has evolved to encompass a variety of meanings and contexts.