mode

/moud/

Thân thiện

The computer is currently in sleep mode.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced: "mode" refers to a particular form, method, or style of doing, being, or experiencing something.
   • A particular type of operation or condition for a system or device: "mode" can indicate a specific setting or functional state in which a machine, system, or program operates.
   • The value that appears most frequently in a set of data: In statistics, the "mode" is the number or item that occurs most often in a collection.
   • A scale or key in music: In music theory, a "mode" is a type of musical scale, often derived from ancient or folk traditions, that defines a particular arrangement of intervals.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The artist's primary mode of expression is sculpture. (The artist's main way of expressing ideas is through sculpture.)
  • Please switch the camera to night mode for better low-light photos. (Please change the camera's setting to the night condition for better photos in the dark.)
  • In the data set {2, 3, 3, 5, 7}, the mode is 3. (In that group of numbers, the value 3 appears most frequently.)
  • The piece is written in the Dorian mode, giving it a distinctive sound. (The musical composition uses the Dorian scale, which provides a unique character.)

Advanced Usage

• "Mode of thought": a particular way of thinking or a philosophical framework.

  • His scientific mode of thought contrasts with her intuitive approach. (His logical way of thinking is different from her instinctive method.)

• "In/into mode": being in or switching to a particular state of operation or mindset.

  • The software automatically goes into sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity. (The program automatically changes to an energy-saving state.)

Variants and Related Words

• Modal (adj): relating to mode, form, or manner. Often used in grammar (modal verbs) or logic.

  • "Can," "must," and "should" are examples of modal auxiliary verbs. (These words express necessity, possibility, or permission.)

• Modality (n): a particular mode in which something exists or is experienced; a method of therapeutic treatment.

  • The modality of online learning has become very common. (The method of learning via the internet is now widespread.)

Synonyms

• Manner: a way in which a thing is done or happens.
• Method: a particular procedure for accomplishing something.
• Fashion: a manner or way of doing something (often stylistic).
• State: the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: "Mode" is not commonly used as part of phrasal verbs. Its combinations are typically compound nouns like "safe mode" or "game mode.")

Related Idioms

• "In the mode for (something)": feeling like doing or experiencing something; in the mood.
  • After a long week, I'm in the mode for a relaxing evening. (I feel like having a relaxing evening.)
• "Mode of transport": a means or method of transportation.
  • His preferred mode of transport is cycling. (Cycling is his favorite way to travel.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. the most frequent value of a random variable
2. any of various fixed orders of the various diatonic notes within an octave
3. verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker
4. a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility
5. a particular functioning condition or arrangement
   • switched from keyboard to voice mode
6. how something is done or how it happens
   • her dignified manner
   • his rapid manner of talking
   • their nomadic mode of existence
   • in the characteristic New York style
   • a lonely way of life
   • in an abrasive fashion

Từ đồng nghĩa

• modal value
• musical mode
• mood
• modality
• manner
• style
• way
• fashion