beacons

Meanings

• noun

  A device that emits a signal, typically using Bluetooth technology, to transmit specific information to nearby devices. Beacons are commonly used for location-based services and marketing.

  - "The museum uses beacons to provide visitors with information about exhibits as they move through the galleries."
  - "Retailers use beacons to send targeted promotions to customers' smartphones as they enter the store."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with beacons
acorns , morns , urns

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Variants

List of all variants of beacons that leads to same result
beacon , beaconed , beaconing , beacons , Brecon Beacons , radar beacon , radar beacons , radio beacon , radio beacons

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Etymology

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The term 'beacon' comes from the Old English word 'beacen', meaning a marker or signal. Beacons have been used for communication and navigation for centuries, from ancient lighthouses to modern Bluetooth devices.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of beacons for communication was in ancient Rome around 79 AD.

2. Beacons were used extensively during World War II to signal enemy positions to Allied forces.

3. The largest beacon in the world is the Eddystone Lighthouse, which stands off the coast of Devon, England, and has been rebuilt multiple times since its first construction in 1698.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bluetooth technology: The wireless technology used by beacons to transmit signals to nearby devices.

2. iBeacon: A specific type of Bluetooth beacon developed by Apple Inc. for use with iOS devices.

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Culture

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Beacons have a rich cultural history, with ancient beacons used for signaling and communication. In literature, beacons have appeared in works such as Shakespeare's 'Henry V' and J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings'. Beacons have also been used in music, such as the song 'Beacon Hill' by The Clash.

How to Memorize "beacons"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, round device that emits a signal. Visualize it transmitting information to a nearby smartphone.
   - Think of a lighthouse emitting a bright light to signal the location to ships at sea.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'beacon' with the idea of communication or navigation.
   - Think of beacons as markers or signals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B-E-A-C-O-N to remember the definition: Bluetooth Emitting Accurate Communication On Nearby devices.

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