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console
/ˈkɒn.səʊl/
a device for playing video games
She spent hours playing games on her new gaming console.
She enjoyed using her gaming console to play video games.
technical
an electronic device used to play video games, often connected to a TV or monitor
The latest gaming console offers 4K resolution and ray tracing.
The newest gaming console supports high-definition graphics and advanced lighting effects.
Modern consoles often include features like online multiplayer, streaming, and media playback.
Technology
technical
a control panel or interface for managing a system, often in computing or industrial settings
The engineer adjusted settings on the control console.
The engineer modified parameters using the system's control console.
In computing, a console may refer to a command-line interface (CLI) for executing commands.
Technology
technical
a device for providing input or output in a computer system, such as a keyboard or monitor
The console displayed an error message after the system crash.
The monitor showed an error message following the system failure.
Less common usage in modern computing, often replaced by terms like 'terminal' or 'display'.
Collocations
gaming consolea device specifically designed for playing video gamescontrol consolea panel or interface for managing a systemcommand consolea terminal or interface for executing commands
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Pro Tip
Gaming vs. Technical Use
Be mindful of the context when using 'console'—it can refer to gaming devices or control interfaces.
Gold Rule
Primary Meaning
In everyday language, 'console' most often refers to a gaming device, not a control panel.
Word Origin
From Latin 'consolāre' (to comfort), originally referring to a place of comfort or control, later adapted for electronic devices.
Usage Notes
The term 'console' is most commonly associated with gaming devices, but it also has technical meanings in computing and industrial contexts.
Word Breakdown
con-
with, together
prefix-sole
alone, single
root-ar
pertaining to
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