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Tool — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • tool noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.

Senses

Tool is used for these senses in English:

  • tool (computing) A piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations.

tool — full definition

  1. noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
  2. noun A piece of software, or any means or method used to accomplish something.
  3. noun Informal, derogatory: an obnoxious, foolish, or easily-used person.
  4. verb To equip or fit out with tools, especially machinery for production.
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