Word
RPM
Phoneticsrpm
/ˈɑɹˈpiˈɛm/
Definitions
01rotational speed
n. Stands for revolutions per minute. It measures how many times a wheel or engine part turns in one minute.
n. Abbreviation for revolutions per minute. A measure of the frequency of rotation, specifically the number of full rotations completed in one minute around a fixed axis.
“The car's engine was running at a high RPM as he accelerated onto the highway.”
“The technician monitored the turbine's RPM closely, ensuring the rotational speed did not exceed the safety threshold during the stress test.”
Technical
Usage
Usually treated as a plural noun or a unit of measurement; often used without an 's' even when referring to multiple revolutions.
Teaching tip
In everyday conversation, people often say 'revs' instead of RPM when talking about car engines.
Synonyms
02software package manager
n. A system used on some computers to install, update, or remove software programs.
n. Abbreviation for RPM Package Manager. A recursive acronym for a program used to manage software installation on Linux-based operating systems.
“You can use an RPM to install the new database software on your Linux server.”
“The administrator distributed the security patch as an RPM file to ensure consistent installation across all workstations in the network.”
Technical
Usage
Can refer to the management system itself or the specific file format (.rpm).
Teaching tip
This is a highly specialized term used almost exclusively by IT professionals and Linux users.
Synonyms
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