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lib

 

[ lษชb ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

library support

A 'lib' is short for 'library,' which refers to a collection of resources or a physical location where books and other materials are stored and made available for reading, study, or borrowing. In a programming context, a 'lib' can also refer to a library of code that developers can use to perform specific functions or simplify coding tasks. Libraries typically offer a wide range of materials including books, periodicals, and digital media. They serve as valuable community resources by providing access to knowledge, technology, and programming tools.

Synonyms

collection, library, repository

Examples of usage

  • I borrowed a book from the lib.
  • This lib has a great selection of movies.
  • You can find the documentation for the lib online.
  • I need to install this lib for my project.
Context #2 | Verb

programming usage

In computing, to 'lib' can mean to provide or use a library of code or modules. This is common in software development, where developers reference established libraries to enhance functionality or streamline their programming process. Libraries can help maintain code efficiency and reduce redundancy by allowing programmers to utilize pre-written scripts instead of creating new code from scratch.

Synonyms

integrate, reference, utilize

Examples of usage

  • We need to lib this project to improve performance.
  • Make sure to lib the necessary packages.
  • I had to lib several modules to get it to work.

Translations

Translations of the word "lib" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น biblioteca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคธเฅเคคเค•เคพเคฒเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bibliothek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perpustakaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะฑะปั–ะพั‚ะตะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biblioteka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใ‚คใƒ–ใƒฉใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bibliothรจque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ biblioteca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผtรผphane

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ์ด๋ธŒ๋Ÿฌ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุชุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ knihovna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kniลพnica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ knjiลพnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรณkasafn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ั‚ะฐะฟั…ะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kitabxana

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ biblioteca

Etymology

The term 'lib' is derived from the word 'library,' which originates from the Latin word 'liber,' meaning 'book.' Historically, libraries have been places for storing written material, a concept dating back to ancient civilizations where scrolls and tablets were housed. The use of 'lib' as an abbreviation began gaining traction in the late 20th century, particularly in the tech and programming communities as the demand for software libraries increased. With the growth of open-source libraries in the 1990s and 2000s, the term solidified further as a colloquialism among developers. It illustrates the evolving nature of language in response to technological innovations and highlights the necessity for efficient communication in coding environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,325, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.