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Toggling: meaning, definitions and examples

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toggling

 

[ หˆtษ”ษกlษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

switching states

Toggling refers to the action of switching between two states or positions. It is commonly used in computing and electronic devices, where users can toggle a setting on or off. This action can also apply to light switches, buttons, or software options. The term implies a binary choice, often involving a repetitive process that alternates between two states.

Synonyms

alternating, flipping, switching

Examples of usage

  • She is toggling between different applications on her computer.
  • He toggled the switch to turn the lights on.
  • The app allows users to toggle notifications on or off.
  • You can toggle the sound settings in the menu.
Context #2 | Noun

user interface

In the context of user interfaces, toggling refers to the feature that allows users to switch between two options, such as enabling or disabling a function. This is typically represented by toggle buttons or switches that provide a visual indication of the current state. Toggling plays an essential role in enhancing user experience by offering intuitive control over settings and features.

Synonyms

control, selector, switch

Examples of usage

  • The toggle provides an easy way to switch preferences.
  • Toggling the button changed the settings instantly.
  • Ensure the toggle is set to 'on' for accessibility features.
  • The new design includes a toggle for dark mode.

Translations

Translations of the word "toggling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alternรขncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฟเคšเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umschaltung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ beralih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะผะธะบะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeล‚ฤ…czanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ‡ใ‚Šๆ›ฟใˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท commutation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alternancia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸiลŸtirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํ™˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุจุฏูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™epรญnรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prepรญnanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ‡ๆข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preklapljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skipta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alternancia

Etymology

The term 'toggle' is derived from the mid-19th century, emerging from the word 'toggle' which means to 'make a shift or change' and is believed to have origins in the 16th century from the Scandinavian term 'toggling', meaning 'to pull or tug.' The usage began to take shape in the realm of technology, particularly with the advent of switches and buttons in electronic devices. In computing, the concept of toggling reflects the binary nature of many functions, aligning with hardware controls that allow the transition between two distinct modes. As technology evolved, so too did the definition, incorporating various forms of on-screen elements and user interfaces, making it a staple in the vocabulary of programmers and users alike.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,758, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.