mode
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noun \ˈmōd\Definition of MODE
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a : an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals b : a rhythmical scheme (as in 13th and 14th century music)
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: 2mood 2
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[Late Latin modus, from Latin] a : 2mood 1 b : the modal form of the assertion or denial of a logical proposition
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a : a particular form or variety of something <flying and other modes of transport> b : a form or manner of expression : style
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: a possible, customary, or preferred way of doing something <explained in the usual solemn mode>
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a : a manifestation, form, or arrangement of being; specifically : a particular form or manifestation of an underlying substance b : a particular functioning arrangement or condition : status <a computer operating in parallel mode>
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a : the most frequent value of a set of data b : a value of a random variable for which a function of probabilities defined on it achieves a relative maximum
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: any of various stationary vibration patterns of which an elastic body or oscillatory system is capable <the vibration mode of an airplane propeller blade> <the vibrational modes of a molecule>
Origin of MODE
Middle English moede, from Latin modus measure, manner, musical mode — more at mete
First Known Use: 14th century
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