Dictionary-definition

Merge two Dictionaries in Python

This tutorial will discuss how to merge two dictionaries in Python. In Python, Dictionary is one of the primary and most widely used data structures. If programmers wish to combine two dictionaries, ... read more

American Dictionary acquires Wordle clone Quordle

UK A Wordle clone called Quordle has been acquired by dictionary Merriam-Webster. Many spin-offs have launched since Wordle went viral last year, including math variant Nerdle, and others including ... read more

New words in the Oxford English Dictionary

Here are some of the new words now appearing this month in the Oxford English Dictionary. The new words total nearly 700 and here are a few plus the Oxford definition. Air fryer: “A small convection ... read more

Why do we use slang? Good Question

The English language is ever-evolving, thanks to new words or older ones getting new meanings. That informal type of speaking starts to become natural. So why do we use slang? read more

What Is the Biblical Definition of Whoremongering?

It’s an archaic term now, but what is the definition of whoremongering in the Bible? Is it even important for us to know? If we’re not using it any longer, why understand it? A whoremonger, according ... read more

Dictionaries Don’t Know Best: The Intrinsic Record Prevails (Again)

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit addressed the tension between the intrinsic and extrinsic record in claim construction, holding that the intrinsic record should be relied on first. The ... read more

Defining the Metaverse

The term metaverse first appeared in the 1992 sci-fi novel Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson. In the story, the metaverse is a virtual w ... read more

Gaming rules: Why the definition of “online game” is confusing and needs to change #NAMA

The definition of "online game" is broadly worded and if left as is, could lead to collateral damage to companies that weren’t intended targets. read more

Cybersecurity Vs Systems Security

Dictionaries define security something like "the state of being free from danger or threat". Not really useful for engineering precision, so for NIST SP 800-160 Vol 1 we went with "Freedom from ... read more

To Define Sustainable Ag, Think of Concrete Solutions

Generalities are great for identifying broad goals, but concrete strategies are needed to take action and measure success, said Chris Gambino, senior sustainable livestock analyst at The Breakthrough ... read more