container
Pronunciation: [kənˈteɪnər]
Word
Context: "physical objects"
(noun) a container is something that holds or carries things. It can be a box, bottle, or jar. You use containers to keep items together so they don't get lost.
Example
I put the toys in a big container so they wouldn't be scattered around the room.
Example
There was no container available, so the sand spilled all over the place.
Example
What kind of container do we need for the cookies?
Context: "computing"
(noun) in technology, a container is a way to package software so it can run easily on different computers. It keeps all the parts together, just like a lunchbox keeps food organized.
Example
The software ran smoothly in its container, making it easy to use on any device.
Example
Without a proper container, the application didn't work correctly on some computers.
Example
How does this container help the software run better?
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