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swiping


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of moving a finger or thumb across a touchscreen to navigate or select an option.

    - "He swiped left to reject the match on the dating app."
    - "Swipe right to like the photo on social media."
    - "Swipe up to access the next screen."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with swiping
strive , hive , rive , jive
Variants
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swipe , swiped , swipes , swiping
Etymology
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The term 'swipe' comes from the old English word 'swipan' which means 'to strike' or 'to move quickly'. In the context of touchscreens, it refers to the gesture of moving a finger or thumb across the screen.


Trivia
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  1. Swiping was first introduced on the Tinder dating app in 2012.

  2. Swiping is estimated to be used over 1.6 billion times per day on Tinder alone.

  3. Swiping is not just limited to touchscreens. It has also been used in other contexts, such as credit cards and ATMs, for decades.


Related Concepts
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  1. Touchscreen: A type of computer screen that can detect and respond to touch, allowing users to interact with the device using gestures such as swiping.

  2. Gesture recognition: A technology that enables computers and other devices to recognize and interpret human gestures, such as swiping, pinching, and rotating, for input and control.


Culture
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Swiping has become a common gesture in our digital age, with touchscreens being used in smartphones, tablets, and other devices. It has revolutionized the way we interact with technology, making it more intuitive and user-friendly. Swiping has also been used in various forms of media, such as movies and TV shows, to represent quick and decisive actions.

How to Memorize "swiping"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine swiping your finger from left to right across a touchscreen. Visualize the sensation of the screen responding to your touch and the option changing as you swipe.

  2. associate

    - Associate the act of swiping with the idea of making a quick decision or taking action. For example, think of swiping as 'making a choice' or 'taking control'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Swipe left, swipe right' to remember the meaning of swiping. This can help you recall the definition of the term when needed.


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