Ping ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Ping ( verb )

  1. To send a signal to a computer or device, and wait for a response to confirm that it is connected and functioning.
  2. To send a message or notification to someone, usually through electronic means.

Origin:

Derived from the onomatopoeia of the sound made by a sonar or radar pulse. the word ping was first used in this context in the early 20th century.

Examples:

  1. I pinged the server to see if it was online.
  2. He pinged me on WhatsApp to ask if I was free to meet.
  3. The network administrator pinged all the devices on the network to check their connectivity.
  4. I pinged my friend to see if he was available to play video games.
  5. The website pinged the user's browser to see if the user was still active.

(As a noun)

Ping ( noun )

  1. To send a signal to a computer or device, and wait for a response to confirm that it is connected and functioning.
  2. To send a message or notification to someone, usually through electronic means.

Origin:

Derived from the onomatopoeia of the sound made by a sonar or radar pulse. the word ping was first used in this context in the early 20th century.

Examples:

  1. I pinged the server to see if it was online.
  2. He pinged me on WhatsApp to ask if I was free to meet.
  3. The network administrator pinged all the devices on the network to check their connectivity.
  4. I pinged my friend to see if he was available to play video games.
  5. The website pinged the user's browser to see if the user was still active.
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