Node: meaning, definitions and examples

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node

 

[ nษ™สŠd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer programming

A node is a basic unit used in computer science and computer programming. It is typically a point in a data structure, such as a linked list or tree, that contains some data and a reference (link) to other nodes. Nodes are essential for creating complex data structures and algorithms.

Synonyms

element, point, vertex

Examples of usage

  • A linked list consists of nodes where each node points to the next node in the sequence.
  • In a binary tree, each node has at most two child nodes.
Context #2 | Noun

networking

In networking, a node refers to any device that is part of a network, such as a computer, server, router, or switch. Nodes communicate with each other to send and receive data across the network.

Synonyms

device, host, terminal

Examples of usage

  • Each node in the network has a unique IP address.
  • The router acts as a central node in the network.
Context #3 | Noun

astronomy

In astronomy, a node is a point where the orbit of a celestial body intersects a reference plane, such as the plane of the Earth's orbit around the Sun. There are two types of nodes: ascending node and descending node.

Synonyms

crossing, intersection, point

Examples of usage

  • The ascending node is where the orbit crosses the reference plane from below.
  • The descending node is where the orbit crosses the reference plane from above.

Translations

Translations of the word "node" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคเค 

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Knoten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ simpul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัƒะทะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ™zeล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตใณ็›ฎ (ใ‚€ใ™ใณใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nล“ud

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nudo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผฤŸรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค๋“ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู‚ุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uzol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Š‚็‚น (jiรฉdiวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vozel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hnรบtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะนั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒœแƒซแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผyรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nudo

Etymology

The word 'node' comes from the Latin word 'nodus', meaning 'knot' or 'joint'. It was first used in the context of computer science and programming in the mid-20th century to describe a point in a data structure. Over time, the term expanded to include networking and astronomy terminologies, reflecting its versatility and importance in various fields.

See also: nod, nodule.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,582, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.