silos

Meanings

• noun

  Large-capacity silos are used for storing bulk materials such as grain, coal, or liquids.

  - "The grain silos at the farm hold thousands of tons of grain."
  - "The coal silos at the power plant ensure a constant supply of fuel."

• noun

  In the context of computer systems, a silo refers to a separate and self-contained system or database that does not share data with others.

  - "The marketing department's siloed data prevented them from gaining a comprehensive view of customer behavior."
  - "Breaking down silos between departments can lead to more efficient and effective collaboration."

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Synonyms

grain elevator , granary

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with silos
hymes , chimes , crimes , dimes

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Variants

List of all variants of silos that leads to same result
silo , silos , siloed , siloing

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Etymology

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

Derived from the Old English word 'scealowe,' meaning 'pit' or 'cavern'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest grain silo is located in Argentina and has a capacity of over 600,000 tons.

2. The term 'silo' was first used in the context of computer systems in the 1960s.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grain elevators: Large structures used for storing and processing grain, often containing multiple silos.

2. Silos in computer systems: Separate and self-contained systems or databases that do not share data with others.

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Culture

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Silos have been used for storing grain and other bulk materials since ancient times. In literature, silos have been used as symbols of isolation and separation.

How to Memorize "silos"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, cylindrical container used for storing grain or other bulk materials.
   - Visualize the separate and self-contained nature of a silo in the context of computer systems.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'silo' with the image of a large, cylindrical container.
   - Associate the word 'silo' with the concept of separation or isolation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stores Large Items Over Long Time' to remember the meaning of 'silo' in the context of bulk storage.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Self-Contained Information Systems' to remember the meaning of 'silo' in the context of computer systems.

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