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switches

/swɪtʃɪz/

Meanings
noun
A bundle of thin sticks, typically made of wood, sometimes bond in such a way that binding can be moved so that it varies the tightness of the binding.

Examples :

"The teacher used a bundle of switches to demonstrate how tightly a group of students were working together on their project. "
material item thing
noun
A networking device connecting multiple wires, allowing them to communicate simultaneously, when possible. Compare to the less efficient hub device that solely duplicates network packets to each wire.

Examples :

"The school's new switches improved the internet speed for all the computers in the library, allowing students to research and work much faster. "
technology electronics computing communication device internet machine signal

Related Words

Illustration deactivates

deactivates verb

/diˈæktɪveɪts/

To make something inactive or no longer effective

"The security system automatically deactivates when you enter the correct code. "

Illustration specialized

specialized verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specialized his menu, separating the vegetarian dishes from the meat dishes. "

Illustration destination

destination noun

/dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of destining or appointing.

"The teacher's destination for the class was to master fractions by the end of the term. "

Illustration interconnection

interconnection noun

/ˌɪntərkəˈnɛkʃən/ /ˌɪnɾərkəˈnɛkʃən/

A connection (physical or logical) between multiple things

"The interconnection of computers in the library allows students to easily share files and access the internet. "

Illustration unreasonably

unreasonably adverb

/ʌnˈriːznəbli/ /ʌnˈriznəbli/

In an unreasonable manner.

"He behaved unreasonably."

Illustration simultaneously

simultaneously adverb

/ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/

Occurring at the same time.

"The teacher spoke to the students, and simultaneously, the bell rang. "

Illustration specification

specification noun

/ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.

"The building's design specification clearly outlines the required materials for the walls. "

Illustration demonstrate

demonstrate verb

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration programming

programming verb

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

Illustration communicate

communicate verb

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/

To impart

"The teacher communicated the new assignment to the students. "

Illustration electrician

electrician noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪʃən/ /ˌilɛkˈtrɪʃən/

A tradesman who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.

"The electrician fixed the broken lights in our kitchen. "

Illustration relationship

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "