torrent

Meanings

• noun

  A file sharing protocol used for distributing and downloading large files, typically through the BitTorrent network.

  - "He downloaded the latest movie using a torrent."
  - "The torrent for the new game was released yesterday."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɑɹ.ənt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtɑɹ.ənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with torrent
torment , fortament , acclamant

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Variants

List of all variants of torrent that leads to same result
torrent , torrents , torrented , torrenting

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Etymology

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The term 'torrent' comes from the Latin word 'torrentem', meaning a rushing stream or current.

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Trivia

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1. The first BitTorrent client was released in 2001 by Bram Cohen.

2. Torrents can be used to distribute not just files, but also software applications and even entire operating systems.

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Related Concepts

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1. BitTorrent: A protocol used for distributing files over the internet via torrents.

2. P2P (Peer-to-Peer): A distributed application architecture that partitions tasks or workloads among peers in a network, allowing them to collaborate with each other.

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Culture

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Torrents have become a popular way to distribute and share large files, particularly in the context of copyrighted material. The use of torrents for such purposes has been the subject of much debate and controversy, with some arguing that it infringes on copyright laws and others seeing it as a way to promote free access to information.

How to Memorize "torrent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, flowing stream of data being shared among many users.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'torrent' with the idea of a large, flowing current of data.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'TORRENT' to remember 'Torrent Of Rushing Networked Data'.

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