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modes

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One of several ancient Greek scales.

Examples :

"In music history class, we learned about the modes used in ancient Greek melodies, like Dorian and Phrygian. "

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One of several common scales in modern Western music, one of which corresponds to the modern major scale and one to the natural minor scale.

Examples :

"The music teacher explained that different modes create distinct moods; for example, Dorian mode has a folk-like, melancholic feel compared to the brighter Ionian mode. "

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A particular means of accomplishing something.

Examples :

"What was the mode of entry?"

way type system

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A particular state of being, or frame of mind.

Examples :

"After a series of early setbacks, her political campaign is in crisis mode."

mind being condition state attitude

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The most frequently occurring value in a distribution

Examples :

"In the survey of favorite ice cream flavors, chocolate and vanilla were the modes, each chosen by 25 people. "

statistics math number

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A state of a system that is represented by an eigenfunction of that system.

Examples :

"The vibrating string on the guitar can only produce certain patterns, called modes, each with a distinct and predictable frequency. "

physics system math science energy technical

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One of various related sets of rules for processing data; more generally, any state of the system associated with certain behaviours.

Examples :

"In insert mode, characters typed are directly inserted into the buffer."

system technology computing electronics technical process

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A series of settings on a device used for a specific purpose.

Examples :

"airplane mode; night mode"

technology electronics device machine technical computing

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A variation in gameplay, such as a difficulty level.

Examples :

"The video game offers several modes, including an easy mode for beginners and a hard mode for experienced players. "

game entertainment

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(grammar) A verb form that depends on how its containing clause relates to the speaker’s or writer’s wish, intent, or assertion about reality.

Examples :

"The different verb modes in English, such as indicative, imperative, and subjunctive, express different intentions; for example, "It is raining" (indicative - a statement of fact) differs greatly from "Stop raining!" (imperative - a command). "

grammar language linguistics

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That which exists only as a quality of substance.

Examples :

"The colors on the artwork were seen as modes of the paint itself, inseparable from the substance that created them. "

philosophy quality substance being abstract

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In lace-making, a small decorative piece inserted into a pattern.

Examples :

"The lacemaker carefully added tiny floral modes to the intricate wedding veil. "

art style material

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The openwork between the solid parts of a pattern.

Examples :

"The sunlight streamed through the modes in the lace curtain, casting delicate patterns on the living room wall. "

art structure appearance

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A woman's mantle with a hood.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "Before going out in the rain, she put on her modes to keep her warm and dry." "

appearance wear style

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Style or fashion; popular trend.

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"Her wardrobe is always in mode."

style culture appearance