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Turing
TYOOR-rihng
Turing (name) means an English surname, most famously borne by Alan Turing, the mathematician and codebreaker considered a father of computer science. Example: “Turing helped crack the Enigma code during World War II.”
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An English surname, most famously borne by Alan Turing, the mathematician and codebreaker considered a father of computer science.
"Turing helped crack the Enigma code during World War II."
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Etymology
As the name of the programming language, it was named after Alan Turing.
Rhymes for Turing
during
curing
luring
touring
pouring
ensuring
scouring
alluring
figuring
enduring
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Turing” mean?
The word “Turing” means an English surname, most famously borne by Alan Turing, the mathematician and codebreaker considered a father of computer science.
How do you pronounce “Turing”?
“Turing” is pronounced TYOOR-rihng (/ˈtʊɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Turing” in a sentence?
Here is “Turing” used in a sentence: “Turing helped crack the Enigma code during World War II.”
What part of speech is “Turing”?
“Turing” is a name.
Is “Turing” a common word?
“Turing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
