Word
toshiba
Phoneticstoshi·ba
/toʊˈʃibə/
Definition
n. a famous Japanese company that makes electronics like laptops, TVs, and home appliances. It is a brand name you often see on office equipment and computer parts.
n. a major Japanese multinational conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, historically significant for its contributions to consumer electronics, semiconductors, and power systems.
Examples
“I bought a new Toshiba laptop for my university classes.”
“The office replaced all the old printers with newer Toshiba models to improve energy efficiency.”
“Throughout the late twentieth century, Toshiba established itself as a global leader in the development of NAND flash memory and portable computing technology.”
Examples
simple
“I bought a new Toshiba laptop for my university classes.”
contextual
“The office replaced all the old printers with newer Toshiba models to improve energy efficiency.”
complex
“Throughout the late twentieth century, Toshiba established itself as a global leader in the development of NAND flash memory and portable computing technology.”
Usage
Usually functions as a proper noun; when used as a countable noun, it typically refers to a specific product made by the company.
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