chip

Meanings

• Noun

  A small piece of material, typically one cut from a larger piece.

  - "He took a chip from the edge of the table."
  - "The painter used a chip of paint to mix new colors."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʃɪp/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

pottle , punnet , IC , integrated circuit , microchip , silicon chip , crisp , French fries , fry , flake

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chip
dip , rip , clip , drip

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Variants

List of all variants of chip that leads to same result
a chip off the old block , a chip on one's shoulder , chip , chip off the old block , chip on her shoulder , chip on his shoulder , chip on its shoulder , chip on my shoulder , chip on one's shoulder , chip on our shoulder , chip on our shoulders , chip on their shoulder , chip on their shoulders , chip on your shoulder , chip on your shoulders , chips , chips on one's shoulder , in the chips , chipped , chipping , chip in , chipped in , chipping in , chips in , chip shot , chip shots , chip shop , blue chip , blue chips , blue-chip , corn chip , corn chips , kettle chip , potato chip , potato chips , V-chip , V-chips

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Etymology

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Old English cippan, from cip 'chip, notch'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'chip' is derived from Old English 'cippan', which means 'to notch' or 'to mark'.

2. The term 'chip' in technology is believed to have originated from the early days of semiconductor manufacturing when engineers would cut small pieces from larger wafers to test their functionality.

3. In the game of poker, a 'chip' refers to a small plastic disc used as a substitute for real money during the game.

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Related Concepts

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1. Integrated Circuit: An electronic device that contains thousands, millions, or even billions of transistors, resistors, capacitors, diodes, and other components all on one small flat piece of semiconductor material.

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Culture

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In the context of technology, a chip refers to an integrated circuit. In literature, 'chip' can be used metaphorically to mean a small piece of information or a small part of a larger whole.

How to Memorize "chip"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a potato chip or a piece of wood being cut into smaller pieces.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'chip' as a small part of something larger.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym, such as 'C-H-I-P' standing for 'Can Hold Important Parts'.

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