governor

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has the authority and power to govern an organization, country, or area.

  - "The governor of California is in charge of the state's executive branch."
  - "The governor of a province in China has the power to appoint local officials."

• noun

  In computing, a governor is a process that manages the execution of other processes.

  - "The operating system uses a governor process to manage the CPU usage of various applications."
  - "The governor process ensures that no single application hogs all the system resources."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡʌvənə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bailiff , circuit intendant , daotai , gubernator , intendant , proconsul , provost , seneschal , tao tai , viceroy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with governor
commander , ranger , manager , pander , sander

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Variants

List of all variants of governor that leads to same result
governor , governorate , governorates , governors , governor-general , governor-generals , governors-general , lieutenant governor , lieutenant governors , lieutenant governorship

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Etymology

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The word 'governor' comes from the Latin word 'gubernare,' which means 'to steer' or 'to pilot.'

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Trivia

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1. The longest-serving governor in U.S. history is Thomas H. Kilby of Virginia, who served for 50 years from 1705 to 1752.

2. The term 'governor' is also used in the context of governors in various board games, such as Monopoly and Risk.

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Related Concepts

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1. executive branch: The part of a government that is responsible for enforcing laws and implementing policies.

2. chief executive officer: A corporate executive who has ultimate authority for making decisions and managing the business.

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Culture

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The term 'governor' has been used extensively in literature and history, such as in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' and in the context of American history with the governors of various states.

How to Memorize "governor"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a position of authority, making decisions and leading others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of leadership and control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Governor: Guides, Orders, Valuably Navigates, Operates, Responsibly' to remember the meaning.

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