Word
docker
Phoneticsdock·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɑkɝ/
UK/dˈɒkɐ/
Definition
n. a tool that helps you package and run software in a way that works the same on any computer. It creates a container for your program so it doesn't depend on the specific settings of the machine it is on.
n. a platform for developing, shipping, and running applications inside containers. It provides a consistent environment for software to run regardless of the underlying infrastructure.
Examples
“The developer uses Docker to ensure the app runs the same on every server.”
“By using Docker, the team simplified the deployment process so that the application no longer required specific server configurations.”
“The adoption of Docker has revolutionized modern software development by enabling developers to encapsulate their applications and dependencies into portable, self-sufficient containers that execute consistently across different environments.”
Examples
simple
“The developer uses Docker to ensure the app runs the same on every server.”
contextual
“By using Docker, the team simplified the deployment process so that the application no longer required specific server configurations.”
complex
“The adoption of Docker has revolutionized modern software development by enabling developers to encapsulate their applications and dependencies into portable, self-sufficient containers that execute consistently across different environments.”
Real-World Examples
“Apart from supporting full-fat VMs, Apple has created a new container tool that works with Open Container Initiative (OCI) images, as an Apple-developed alternative to tools like Docker and Podman.” Word family
NOUN
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Level
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