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Topic: Technology

gigaflop

IPA: /ˈɡɪɡəˌflɒp/

KK: /ˈgɪgəˌflɒp/

noun

Definition: A unit used to measure how fast a computer can perform calculations, specifically one billion floating-point operations every second.

Example: The new supercomputer can achieve speeds of over a hundred gigaflops.

gigahertz

IPA: /ˈɡɪɡəˌhɜrts/

KK: /ˈgɪgəˌhɜrts/

noun

Definition: A measure of frequency that equals one billion cycles per second.

Example: The processor operates at a speed of 3 gigahertz, making it very fast.

gimbal

IPA: /ˈɡɪm.bəl/

KK: /ˈɡɪm.bəl/

noun

Definition: A device that allows an object to tilt or rotate freely in any direction while keeping it stable and level.

Example: The photographer used a gimbal to keep the camera steady while filming.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide a device that allows an object to remain stable and balanced while moving or rotating.

Example: The engineer decided to gimbal the camera to ensure smooth footage during the flight.

gimbaled

IPA: /ˈɡɪm.bəld/

KK: /ˈgɪm.bəld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is mounted on a gimbal, allowing it to remain stable and level even when its base is tilted.

Example: The camera was gimbaled to ensure smooth footage while filming on a moving vehicle.

gimmicky

IPA: /ˈɡɪmɪki/

KK: /ˈɡɪmɪki/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that uses tricks or clever ideas to attract attention, often in a way that seems superficial or not serious.

Example: The advertisement was very gimmicky, using flashy graphics to grab people's attention.

glitch

IPA: /ɡlɪtʃ/

KK: /ɡlɪtʃ/

noun

Definition: A small and usually temporary problem or error, especially in a system or machine, that causes it to not work correctly.

Example: The software update fixed the glitch that was causing the app to crash.

glitchier

IPA: /ˈɡlɪtʃiər/

KK: /ˈɡlɪtʃiər/

adjective

Definition: Having more glitches or errors than something else; more prone to malfunction or problems.

Example: The new software update is glitchier than the previous version, causing more frequent crashes.

glitchiest

IPA: /ˈɡlɪtʃi.ɪst/

KK: /ˈɡlɪtʃiɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most prone to errors or malfunctions, often used to describe technology or software that frequently experiences problems.

Example: The new video game is the glitchiest I've ever played, with constant freezing and bugs.

goggle

IPA: /ˈɡɒɡəl/

KK: /ˈgɑgəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stare with wide, bulging eyes, often in surprise or amazement.

Example: She goggled at the magician's amazing tricks.

noun

Definition: A type of eyeglasses that fit closely to the face, used to protect the eyes from things like water, wind, or bright light.

Example: He wore goggles while swimming to keep the water out of his eyes.

transitive verb

Definition: To roll or bulge the eyes, often in surprise or amazement.

Example: She goggled at the magician's incredible tricks.

granular

IPA: /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

KK: /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

adjective

Definition: Having a texture or structure made up of small, grain-like particles or granules.

Example: The granular texture of the sand made it perfect for building castles.

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