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Word

RPM

Phoneticsrpm

/ˈɑɹˈpiˈɛm/

Definitions

01rotational speed

B2 · Science

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

rotational speedfrequency

02software package manager

C1 · Computing

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

Domain

Computing

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Frequent
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