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bootstrap

/ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/

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noun

A loop (leather or other material) sewn at the side or top rear of a boot to help in pulling the boot on.

Examples :

"Using the bootstrap on his hiking boot, he pulled it easily over his ankle. "

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noun

A means of advancing oneself or accomplishing something without aid.

Examples :

"He used his business experience as a bootstrap to win voters."

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noun

The process by which the operating system of a computer is loaded into its memory

Examples :

"During the computer's bootstrap, the operating system is loaded so you can start using it. "

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noun

The process necessary to compile the tools that will be used to compile the rest of the system or program.

Examples :

"The operating system's bootstrap loaded the basic software needed to start the computer. "

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Any method or instance of estimating properties of an estimator (such as its variance) by measuring those properties when sampling from an approximating distribution.

Examples :

"To understand how accurate our survey results were, the researchers used a bootstrap to resample the data and estimate the variability of the original findings. "

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verb

To help (oneself) without the aid of others.

Examples :

"Sam spent years bootstrapping himself through college."

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To load the operating system into the memory of a computer. Usually shortened to boot.

Examples :

"I had to bootstrap my computer this morning because it froze. "

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To compile the tools that will be used to compile the rest of the system or program.

Examples :

"Bootstrapping means building the GNU C Library, GNU Compiler Collection and several other key system programs.http//www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/handbook-x86.xml?part=1&chap=6"

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verb

To employ a bootstrap method.

Examples :

"The student bootstrapped her understanding of fractions by working through numerous examples. "

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To expand or advance an activity or a collection based solely on previous actions, work, findings, etc.

Examples :

"The small bakery started with just one oven and a family recipe, but they managed to bootstrap their business by reinvesting all profits into new equipment and ingredients. "

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