mode.
A particular means of accomplishing something.
Meaning & usage
A particular means of accomplishing something.
What was the mode of entry?
A particular means of accomplishing something. A state of a system that is represented by an eigenfunction of that system. A state related to signals or vibrations.
common-mode
differential-mode
A particular means of accomplishing something. A state of a system that is represented by an eigenfunction of that system. A wave pattern in the electromagnetic field.
longitudinal mode
transverse mode
A particular means of accomplishing something. One of various related sets of rules for processing data; more generally, any state of the system associated with certain behaviours.
In insert mode, characters typed are directly inserted into the buffer.
A particular means of accomplishing something. A series of settings on a device used for a specific purpose.
airplane mode; night mode
A particular means of accomplishing something. A variation in gameplay, such as a difficulty level.
A particular means of accomplishing something. A verb form that depends on how its containing clause relates to the speaker’s or writer’s wish, intent, or assertion about reality.
A particular means of accomplishing something. That which exists only as a quality of substance.
A particular means of accomplishing something. A particular means of transportation as a class.
A particular state of being, or frame of mind.
After a series of early setbacks, her political campaign is in crisis mode.
After being stabbed, he went into survival mode until he got to the hospital.
The most frequently occurring value in a distribution.
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.
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. One of several ancient Greek scales.
In lace-making, a small decorative piece inserted into a pattern. The openwork between the solid parts of a pattern.
In lace-making, a small decorative piece inserted into a pattern. A woman's mantle with a hood.
Where this word comes from
From Old French mode (masculine), from Latin modus (“measure, due measure, rhythm, melody”). Doublet of modus.
Style or fashion; popular trend.
Her wardrobe is always in mode.
Where this word comes from
From French mode f (“fashion, trend”).
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