dot

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Computing

n. the mark used to separate parts of a web address or the end of a sentence.

n. a punctuation mark or separator used in orthography, mathematics, and digital addresses.

日本語:ドット※

“You need to include a dot before 'com' in the web address.”

“The developer explained that the configuration file must begin with a dot to remain hidden in the standard directory view.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. the short sound or signal used in Morse code.

n. one of the two fundamental signals in Morse code, representing a shorter duration than a dash.

“The letter S is represented by three dots in Morse code.”

“The radio operator struggled to distinguish the rapid dots from the background static during the emergency broadcast.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to put small marks or spots on something.

v. to mark or cover a surface with small, detached spots or points.

“She used a pen to dot the map with all the places she wanted to visit.”

“The artist used a fine brush to dot the canvas with white paint, creating the illusion of a distant starry sky.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to be spread across an area in small groups.

v. to be distributed or scattered across an area or surface.

“Small wooden houses dot the hillside above the lake.”

“Ancient ruins dot the Mediterranean coastline, serving as silent reminders of civilizations that flourished centuries ago.”