Blip ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Blip ( noun )

1. A small, sudden, temporary change or deviation from the norm in a signal, a sound, or a visual display.
2. A sudden, brief, and usually minor event or occurrence.
3. A small, dot-like image on a radar screen.

Origin:

Of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. The blip on the radar indicated a nearby aircraft.
2. The blip in the stock market was nothing to worry about.
3. The blip in the audio signal caused a momentary interruption in the sound.
4. The blip on the graph showed a momentary increase in temperature.
5. He saw a blip on the screen and knew that something was wrong.

(As a verb)

Blip ( verb )

1. A small, sudden, temporary change or deviation from the norm in a signal, a sound, or a visual display.
2. A sudden, brief, and usually minor event or occurrence.
3. A small, dot-like image on a radar screen.

Origin:

Of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. The blip on the radar indicated a nearby aircraft.
2. The blip in the stock market was nothing to worry about.
3. The blip in the audio signal caused a momentary interruption in the sound.
4. The blip on the graph showed a momentary increase in temperature.
5. He saw a blip on the screen and knew that something was wrong.