Strings: meaning, definitions and examples

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strings

 

[ strษชล‹z ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

data processing

A sequence of characters or symbols that are grouped together.

Synonyms

sequence, text, wording

Examples of usage

  • We need to manipulate this string to extract the relevant information.
  • The program crashed because of a null pointer exception in the string handling function.
Context #2 | Noun

music

A tightly stretched wire or cord on a musical instrument, producing a note when struck, plucked, or bowed.

Synonyms

cord, strand, wire

Examples of usage

  • The guitarist tuned the strings before the concert.
  • The violinist played a beautiful melody on the strings.
Context #3 | Verb

manipulation

To adjust or manipulate something in a skillful manner.

Synonyms

arrange, connect, thread

Examples of usage

  • She carefully strung the lights along the porch railing.
  • The magician performed a trick by stringing the audience along with suspense.

Translations

Translations of the word "strings" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cordas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเคฟเค‚เค—เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Saiten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ัƒะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ struny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cordes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuerdas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุชุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ struny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ struny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strune

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strengir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–ะฟั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ simsilษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuerdas

Etymology

The word 'string' originated from the Old English word 'streng' which meant a cord, thread, or line. Over time, the meaning expanded to include a sequence of characters in computing and a musical instrument component. The versatility of the word 'string' reflects its long history and diverse usage in various fields.

See also: astringent, string, stringent, substring.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,410 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.