Pip: meaning, definitions and examples

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pip

 

[ pษชp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tool

A tube or pipe that is used to transport liquids or gases, especially in a building or other structure.

Synonyms

conduit, pipe, tube.

Examples of usage

  • The plumber fixed a leak in the pipework.
  • The laboratory uses a network of pips to transfer chemicals.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A package management system used to install and manage software packages written in Python.

Synonyms

Python installer, package installer.

Examples of usage

  • You can easily install packages using the pip command.
  • Make sure to update your pip regularly to get the latest packages.
Context #3 | Noun

music

A high-pitched sound or tone, especially in electronic music.

Synonyms

beep, chirp, high-pitched sound.

Examples of usage

  • The song featured a catchy pip in the background.
  • The pip added a futuristic touch to the music.

Translations

Translations of the word "pip" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tubo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฏเฅ‚เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rohr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tabung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ัƒะฑะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rurka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฅใƒผใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tube

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tubo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boru

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠœ๋ธŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุจูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trubka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trubka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฎกๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boru

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tubo

Etymology

The word 'pip' has multiple origins and meanings. In the context of a tube or pipe, it derives from Middle English 'pippe' and Old English 'pipa', related to Dutch 'pijp' and German 'Pfeife'. In the context of technology, 'pip' originated as an acronym for 'Pip Installs Packages' in the Python programming language. The musical use of 'pip' may stem from imitative origins, mimicking the sound of a high-pitched tone.

See also: pipette.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,546, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.