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android

[ an-droid ]

noun

  1. an automaton in the form of a human being.


android

1

/ ˈændrɔɪd /

noun

  1. (in science fiction) a robot resembling a human being


adjective

  1. resembling a human being

Android

2

/ ˈændrɔɪd /

noun

  1. NEW.FOR.DICT.COM a software package for smartphones, including many application programs
  2. NEW.FOR.DICT.COM a smartphone that uses this software

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Word History and Origins

Origin of android1

From the New Latin word androīdēs, dating back to 1720–30. See andr-, -oid

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Word History and Origins

Origin of android1

C18: from Late Greek androeidēs manlike; see andro- , -oid

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Example Sentences

When it came to Android, however, it was ad-supported but free.

Check out this Android app designed by Code4HK for the coordination of Occupy Central!

What he found was “a post on a Chinese Android developer forum discussing roughly the same code that is used in the malware.”

The uber-entrepreneur—and recent Mrs. Kanye West—released a new app for iOS and Android users this week.

The cup then connects through low energy Bluetooth technology to an accompanying iPhone or Android app.

A normal android has protective mechanisms that make accidents and subsequent discovery impossible.

The doors opened automatically, and a smiling android, gaily featured and clothed, conducted him to a table.

Maybe pick up another android, maybe even take her home: have a redhead for awhile, maybe.

Hilton leaned forward and walloped the android a tremendous blow on the knee.

If we accept the need-of-data theory, which we have to, what would the tenth android be doing?

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