snippets

Meanings

• noun

  A small text excerpt or fragment.

  - "The poem contained several snippets from famous authors."
  - "He shared a snippet of his conversation with the president."

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Synonyms

excerpt

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Variants

List of all variants of snippets that leads to same result
snippet , snippets

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Etymology

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

Derived from the Old English word 'snipan', meaning 'to cut'.

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Trivia

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

1. The term 'snippet' was first used in the context of computer programming in the 1960s.

2. The longest snippet ever recorded in music is 'A Change Is Gonna Come' by Sam Cooke, which lasts for over 11 minutes.

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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. excerpt: An excerpt is a longer selection from a larger text, while a snippet is a smaller text fragment.

2. sample: A sample is a small portion of something, often used in music to refer to a snippet of a song.

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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.

In literature, snippets are often used to provide context or background information. In music, snippets refer to samples taken from other songs.

How to Memorize "snippets"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small piece of paper with the word 'snippet' written on it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'snippet' with the idea of a small text fragment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'S is for Small: Snippet is a Small Text Fragment'.

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Memorize "snippets" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize snippets is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.