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vim

 

[ vษชm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

text editor

Vim is a highly configurable text editor built to enable efficient text editing. It is an improved version of the Vi editor, which is commonly found on Unix systems. Vim is known for its powerful editing capabilities, extensive plugin system, and a steep learning curve due to its unique modal interface.

Synonyms

command-line editor, editor, text editor

Examples of usage

  • I use Vim to edit my code efficiently.
  • With Vim, I can navigate and edit text faster than with other editors.
  • Many developers prefer Vim for its keyboard shortcuts.

Translations

Translations of the word "vim" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vim

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vim

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ vim

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ vim

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ vim

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต vim

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vim

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vim

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท vim

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vim

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vim

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ vim

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vim

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vim

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช vim

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vim

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vim

Etymology

The name 'Vim' stands for 'Vi IMproved', indicating that it is an enhanced version of the original Vi editor, created by Bill Joy in 1976. Vi was one of the earliest visual editors in the Unix environment, providing users with a new way to interact with text files. Vim was developed by Bram Moolenaar in 1991 and aimed to provide both extensibility and a rich set of features to users. Over the years, Vim has gained popularity among programmers and system administrators for its efficiency and versatility. The modal nature of Vim, where different modes allow for different types of input and commands, distinguishes it from many other text editors, making it a powerful tool for text editing tasks.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,643, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.