rpm

/ˌɑːr piː ˈɛm/ /ˌɑːr piː ˈɛn/

Meanings

noun

Abbreviation of revolutions per minute.

Examples :

"The car engine idled at around 800 rpm. "

proper noun

RPM Package Manager, or formerly Red Hat Package Manager, a package management system used by some distributions of the Linux operating system – most importantly those by Red Hat.

Examples :

"To install the software on my Fedora Linux system, I used RPM. "

computing technology system internet machine technical

Related Words

package noun

/ˈpækɪdʒ/

Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.

"My brother carefully packed the gifts into a large package for his grandmother. "

software noun

/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒftˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

formerly adverb

/ˈfɔːməli/ /ˈfɔɹmɚli/

At some time in the past

"My formerly quiet neighborhood is now very busy with new construction. "

minute noun

/ˈmɪnɪt/ /maɪˈnjuːt/ /maɪˈn(j)ut/

A unit of time equal to sixty seconds (one-sixtieth of an hour).

"You have twenty minutes to complete the test."

operating verb

/ˈɒpəɹeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɑpəɹeɪtɪŋ/

To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.

"The doctor is operating on the patient's leg. "

importantly adverb

/ɪmˈpɔːrtn̩tli/ /ɪmˈpɔːrtəntli/

(sentence adverb) Used to mark a statement as having importance.

"For your health, importantly, you should drink plenty of water every day. "

manager noun

/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒɚ/

A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.

"The school's new manager is responsible for organizing the sports teams. "

install noun

/ɪnˈstɔːl/

Installer. A software utility that installs an application.

"After inserting the disk, you need to run the install."

management noun

/ˈmænədʒmənt/

Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

"The school's management team used careful planning and budgeting to ensure enough resources for all students' needs. "

distributions noun

/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃənz/ /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃənz/

An act of distributing or state of being distributed.

"The distributions of food and water were organized by volunteers after the hurricane. "

revolutions noun

/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənz/

A political upheaval in a government or nation state characterized by great change.

"The American and French Revolutions brought significant changes to governance and society. "

abbreviation noun

/əˌbɹiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɹi.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/

The result of shortening or reducing; abridgment.

""Mr. Smith always uses the abbreviation 'etc.' instead of writing out 'et cetera'." "