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01human-like robot
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science
n. a robot that is designed to look and act like a human being.
n. a robot or synthetic organism designed with a human-like appearance and behavior.
“In the movie, the android was so realistic that people thought he was a real person.”
“The science fiction novel explores the ethical implications of creating an android capable of experiencing genuine human emotions.”
Usage
Often used in science fiction contexts to distinguish human-looking robots from mechanical-looking ones.
02mobile operating system
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing
n. a popular operating system used on many smartphones and tablets.
n. A mobile operating system based on a modified version of the Linux kernel, primarily designed for touchscreen mobile devices.
“I prefer using Android because I can customize the home screen more easily than on an iPhone.”
“Developers must ensure their applications are compatible with various versions of the Android operating system to reach a global audience.”
03a mobile device
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing Informal
n. a smartphone or tablet that uses the Android operating system.
n. A mobile handset or tablet computer running the Android operating system.
“Does your charger work with an Android, or is it only for Apple devices?”
“The market share for Androids has grown significantly in emerging economies due to the availability of affordable hardware options.”
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04anatomical shape
C2 · Proficiency Medicine Technical
adj. a term used in medicine to describe a pelvis shape that is usually found in men.
adj. Relating to a type of pelvis with a narrow anterior segment and a heart-shaped brim, characteristic of the human male.
“The doctor explained that an android pelvis can sometimes make natural childbirth more difficult.”
“Radiographic assessment confirmed an android pelvic structure, which necessitated a different approach to the surgical procedure.”
Usage
Primarily used in obstetrics and anatomy to categorize pelvic morphology.
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“One of the first apps, Nearby Glasses , is available for $2.99 on both iOS and Android.” “Linux , the core software powering Android phones and most of the internet, is an open-source technology.” Etymology
Learned borrowing from New Latin androides, from Ancient Greek ἀνδρός (andrós, genitive of ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man, human”)) + -ειδής (-eidḗs, itself from εἶδος (eîdos, “form, image, shape, appearance, look”)). By surface analysis, andr- + -oid.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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