browsing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of looking through or examining items or information in detail, typically by browsing the internet or looking through books, catalogs, or displays.

  - "I enjoy browsing the internet for new recipes."
  - "She spent hours browsing through the antique shop."
  - "He browsed the bookstore for inspiration for his next novel."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with browsing
drowsing , prowling , mowing , owing

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Variants

List of all variants of browsing that leads to same result
browsable , browse , browsed , browses , browsing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'browse' comes from the Old English word 'brusan', which means 'to rub' or 'to graze'. This refers to the act of lightly touching or examining items one by one, much like an animal grazes on grass.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first web browser was created in 1990 by Tim Berners-Lee.

2. The average person spends around 2 hours and 22 minutes per day browsing the internet.

3. The term 'browsing' was first used in the context of computer technology in the late 1960s.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Internet: The global network of interconnected computers and servers that enables browsing and the exchange of information.

2. Research: The process of gathering and analyzing information on a particular topic or problem.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Browsing has become an integral part of modern life, with the rise of the internet and digital media. It is a common activity for people to browse social media, shop online, or research topics of interest. In literature, browsing is often portrayed as a leisurely and contemplative activity, allowing individuals to discover new ideas and perspectives.

How to Memorize "browsing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a library, gently running your fingers along the spines of books as you browse for new titles.
   - Visualize yourself scrolling through webpages on a computer or tablet, clicking on links to explore new topics.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the act of browsing with the feeling of discovery and learning new things.
   - Remember that browsing is a way to explore and expand your knowledge and interests.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B-R-O-W-S-E to remember the different steps of the browsing process: Browse, Read, Observe, Write, Save, Evaluate.

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