Strings: meaning, definitions and examples
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strings
[ strษชลz ]
data processing
A sequence of characters or symbols that are grouped together.
Synonyms
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.
music
A tightly stretched wire or cord on a musical instrument, producing a note when struck, plucked, or bowed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The guitarist tuned the strings before the concert.
- The violinist played a beautiful melody on the strings.
Translations
Translations of the word "strings" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cordas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเคฐเคฟเคเคเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Saiten
๐ฎ๐ฉ tali
๐บ๐ฆ ััััะฝะธ
๐ต๐ฑ struny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผฆ
๐ซ๐ท cordes
๐ช๐ธ cuerdas
๐น๐ท teller
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุชุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ struny
๐ธ๐ฐ struny
๐จ๐ณ ๅผฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ strune
๐ฎ๐ธ strengir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะฟัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ simsilษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.