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string

 

[ strɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

data processing

A sequence of characters or symbols used as data

Synonyms

line, sequence, text

Examples of usage

  • The program reads the input as a string of characters
  • The password must be a combination of letters and numbers
Context #2 | Noun

music

A series of notes played or sung one after the other

Synonyms

melody, sequence, sequence of notes

Examples of usage

  • She played a beautiful string of melodies on the violin
  • The song ended with a haunting string of high notes
Context #3 | Verb

to connect

To tie or attach something in a particular way

Synonyms

attach, connect, tie

Examples of usage

  • He strung the lights along the roof of the house
  • She strung the beads into a necklace

Translations

Translations of the word "string" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corda

🇮🇳 तार

🇩🇪 Schnur

🇮🇩 tali

🇺🇦 нитка

🇵🇱 sznurek

🇯🇵 ひも

🇫🇷 ficelle

🇪🇸 cuerda

🇹🇷 ip

🇰🇷 끈

🇸🇦 خيط

🇨🇿 provázek

🇸🇰 šnúra

🇨🇳 绳子

🇸🇮 vrvica

🇮🇸 strengur

🇰🇿 жіп

🇬🇪 ხაზი

🇦🇿 ip

🇲🇽 cuerda

Etymology

The word 'string' has its origin in the Old English word 'streng', which referred to a cord, wire, or thread. Over time, it evolved to also denote a sequence of characters or symbols used as data in computing. The musical sense of 'string' comes from the strings of instruments like violins and guitars. The verb form 'string' developed from the idea of tying or attaching things together with a cord or thread.

See also: astringent, stringent, strings, substring.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,835, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.