Word
ide
/ˈaɪd/
Definitions
01software for programming
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing Technical
n. Stands for Integrated Development Environment. It is a software program that gives programmers all the tools they need to write and test code in one place.
n. Abbreviation for Integrated Development Environment. A software application that provides comprehensive facilities to computer programmers for software development, typically consisting of a source code editor, build automation tools, and a debugger.
“Most professional programmers use an IDE like Visual Studio to write their software.”
“The developer spent the morning configuring his IDE to include custom linting rules and automated deployment scripts for the new project.”
Synonyms
02a type of fish
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical
n. a silver-coloured freshwater fish found in rivers and lakes in Europe and Asia.
n. a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae, specifically Leuciscus idus, native to northern Europe and Asia.
“The fisherman was surprised to catch a large ide in the local river.”
“Ecologists monitored the population of ide in the Baltic Sea tributaries to assess the impact of changing water temperatures on cyprinid migration.”
Synonyms
Usage
An acronym for Integrated Development Environment; usually treated as a countable noun.
Etymology
Borrowed from French ide, from Scientific Latin idus (species name), from Swedish id.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- 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
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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