mousing

Meanings

• verb

  The act of using a computer mouse to manipulate a cursor on a computer screen.

  - "I'm mousing around on the website to find what I need."
  - "The user mouses over the icon to select it."

• noun

  The use of a mouse to detect and hunt computer viruses or other malware.

  - "The IT department uses mousing software to protect the network."
  - "The mousing team discovered a new virus and alerted the users."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mousing
blouse , house , louse

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Variants

List of all variants of mousing that leads to same result
mouse , mouse over , moused , moused over , mouses , mouses over , mousing , mousing over

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Etymology

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The term 'mousing' comes from the use of a computer mouse as a tool to manipulate a cursor on a computer screen, inspired by the motion of a real mouse moving a pointer.

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Trivia

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1. The first computer mouse was invented in 1963, but it wasn't until the late 1980s that they became widely used.

2. The term 'mouse' comes from the shape of the device, which resembles a small rodent.

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Related Concepts

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1. computer mouse: A pointing device used to manipulate a cursor on a computer screen.

2. cursor: A small symbol or indicator that represents the position of the mouse pointer on a computer screen.

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Culture

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Mousing is an essential part of computer usage, enabling users to navigate menus, select options, and interact with digital content. It has been the subject of various forms of art, including digital illustrations and animations.

How to Memorize "mousing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize moving a mouse across a desk, with the cursor moving on the screen in response.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mousing' with the act of using a computer mouse to navigate a digital interface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mouse Movements On Screen Understand' to remember the meaning of 'mousing'.

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