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console

 

[ หˆkษ’nsษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

programming

A panel or unit on a computer screen that displays information or interacts with the user.

Synonyms

command line, terminal

Examples of usage

  • Open the console to view error messages.
  • The console allows you to input commands directly.
  • The console is commonly used by developers for debugging.
  • The console can display real-time data.
  • The console is an essential tool for software development.
Context #2 | Noun

furniture

A flat surface or table that often has drawers and cabinets, used for displaying decorative items or storing belongings.

Synonyms

sideboard, table

Examples of usage

  • She placed a vase of flowers on the console.
  • The hallway console held family photos and a lamp.
  • The antique console added a touch of elegance to the room.
Context #3 | Verb

to comfort

To alleviate the grief, sorrow, or trouble of someone.

Synonyms

comfort, soothe

Examples of usage

  • She consoled her friend after the loss of her pet.
  • He tried to console his sister with words of encouragement.

Translations

Translations of the word "console" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น console

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เคธเฅ‹เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Konsole

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konsol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝัะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konsola

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒณใ‚ฝใƒผใƒซ (konsooru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท console

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ consola

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konsol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ˜์†” (kon-sol)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุญุฏุฉ ุงู„ุชุญูƒู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konzole

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konzola

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽงๅˆถๅฐ (kรฒngzhรฌtรกi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konzola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stjรณrnborรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝัะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒกแƒแƒšแƒ˜ (konsoli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konsol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ consola

Etymology

The word 'console' originated from the Latin word 'consolari', which means 'to comfort'. Over time, the word evolved to have multiple meanings, including a unit on a computer screen and a piece of furniture. In the context of computing, the term 'console' became popular with the rise of computers and programming languages. It is now commonly used to refer to a text-based interface for interacting with a computer system. In the context of furniture, a 'console' typically refers to a decorative table or cabinet. The versatility of the word 'console' has made it a widely recognized term in both technology and interior design.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,492, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.