What (who) is Tool - definition
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1. <tool> A program used primarily to create, manipulate,
modify, or analyse other programs, such as a compiler or an
editor or a cross-referencing program. Opposite: app,
operating system.
2. A Unix application program with a simple, "transparent"
(typically text-stream) interface designed specifically to be
used in programmed combination with other tools (see filter,
plumbing).
3. <jargon> (MIT: general to students there) To work; to
study (connotes tedium). The TMRC Dictionary defined this
as "to set one's brain to the grindstone". See hack.
4. <jargon, person> (MIT) A student who studies too much and
hacks too little. MIT's student humour magazine rejoices in
the name "Tool and Die".
[Jargon File ]
(1996-12-12)
tool
Derogatory
From MIT.
1. v.
To study.
A. Hey, Patrick, you wanna go to the movies? Patrick: No thanks, I've gotta tool.
2. n.
One who does nothing but study.
Dan the Man is cool, he's nobody's tool.
From MIT.
1. v.
To study.
A. Hey, Patrick, you wanna go to the movies? Patrick: No thanks, I've gotta tool.
2. n.
One who does nothing but study.
Dan the Man is cool, he's nobody's tool.
TOOL
[Additional explanations: conference on] Technology of Object-Orientated Languages and Systems (Reference: OOP, conference)
Wikipedia
Tool (disambiguation)
A tool is a device that is required or helpful for the performance of an operation.
Tool may also refer to:
- Magical tools in Wicca, a set of tools used in Wiccan practices
- Tool (band), an American rock band
- Tool, Texas, a US city
- TOOL, the proprietary programming language used by Forte 4GL
- Tool, a derogatory term
- Programming tool, or software development tool, a computer program used to create, debug, maintain, or otherwise support other programs and applications
- Tool around, to aimlessly browse, drive, ride, or walk around with no particular goal, just for the pleasure of it
- Tool steel, a hard and durable type of steel used to make tools
- "Tool", a song by Baboon from Face Down in Turpentine
Pronunciation examples for Tool
1. tool, as the tool.
The Man Behind Android Figures _ Andrew Bell _ Talks at Google
2. tool.
Why Meditation is the New Caffeine _ Emily Fletcher _ Talks at Google
3. tool.
Arianna Huffington _ Thrive _ Talks at Google
4. tool.
Eliminating HIV, TB & Malaria _ Mark Dybul _ Talks at Google
5. tool.
Earth Day _ Dan Yates _ Talks at Google
Examples of use of Tool
1. It‘s not just a tool for delivering messages to people but a tool for people to deliver messages to you." And it is a tool for attack.
2. The software products feature an office suite, two security and antivirus products, a personal finance tool, a CD and DVD burning tool and a photo editing tool.
3. And its one tool in the overall tool box that we use.
4. And it‘s one tool in the overall tool box that we use.
5. "It‘s one tool in the liaison tool kit." The CIA declined to comment for this article.