glitches

Meanings

• noun

  An interruption, malfunction, or error in the smooth operation of a machine, system, or process.

  - "The glitches in the computer system caused delays in processing."
  - "The game had numerous glitches that needed to be fixed."
  - "The power outage resulted in several appliance glitches."

• noun

  A momentary fault or failure in a television or radio broadcast.

  - "During the live news broadcast, there was a glitch that caused the picture to freeze."
  - "The radio station experienced a glitch that interrupted the music."

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Synonyms

bug , hitch , imperfection , quirk

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with glitches
hitches , ditches , switches,itches , witches , bitches , stitches

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Variants

List of all variants of glitches that leads to same result
glitch , glitches , glitchy

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally used in the context of electronics and technology, the term 'glitch' comes from the Old English word 'glitscan', meaning 'to skip or slide'.

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Trivia

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1. Glitch art is a digital art movement that uses errors, malfunctions, and imperfections in digital media as its primary source of inspiration.

2. The term 'glitch' was first used in the context of television broadcasting in the 1950s to describe unexpected interference or distortion in the signal.

3. Glitches can occur in any system or process, from computer software to biological organisms.

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Related Concepts

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1. bug: A specific error or mistake in a computer program or system, often referred to as a 'bug'.

2. malfunction: A failure or inability of a machine or system to function properly.

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Culture

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Glitches have been a source of fascination and inspiration in various forms of art and media, from glitch art and music to glitch literature and film. They can also be seen as a metaphor for unexpected events or challenges in life.

How to Memorize "glitches"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a machine or system experiencing a sudden interruption or error, causing it to malfunction or fail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glitch' with the idea of a sudden, unexpected interruption or error.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Glitches are sudden, unexpected interruptions' to remember the meaning of the word.

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