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Because we can't escape our ancient hunger to live close to nature, we encircle the house with lawns and gardens, install picture windows, adopt pets and Boston ferns, and scent everything that touches our lives.
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Meaning of "windows" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WINDOWS

windows  [ˈwɪndəʊz] play
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WHAT DOES WINDOWS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows is a series of graphical interface operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Microsoft. Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as a graphical operating system shell for MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces. Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal computer market with over 90% market share, overtaking Mac OS, which had been introduced in 1984. As of April 2014, the most recent versions of Windows for personal computers, smartphones, server computers and embedded devices are respectively Windows 8.1, Windows Phone 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Embedded 8.

Definition of windows in the English dictionary

The definition of windows in the dictionary is of or relating to areas of a VDU display that may be manipulated separately from the rest of the display area.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WINDOWS


adoze
əˈdəʊz
arose
əˈrəʊz
bandeaux
ˈbændəʊz
Barnardo´s
bəˈnɑ:dəʊz
Beddoes
ˈbɛdəʊz
bulldoze
ˈbʊlˌdəʊz
chose
tʃəʊz
Comoros
ˈkɒməˌrəʊz
doze
dəʊz
frondose
ˈfrɒndəʊz
hose
həʊz
nose
nəʊz
Penrose
ˈpɛnrəʊz
pose
pəʊz
propose
prəˈpəʊz
pros
prəʊz
rondeaux
ˈrɒndəʊz
rose
rəʊz
suppose
səˈpəʊz
those
ðəʊz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WINDOWS

window ledge
window of opportunity
window pane
window sash
window seat
window shade
window shell
window tax
window winder
window-cleaning
window-dresser
window-dressing
window-shop
window-shopped
window-shopper
window-shopping
windowless
windowpane
windowsill
windowy

WORDS THAT END LIKE WINDOWS

All Hallows
Allhallows
bellows
come to blows
don´t knows
French windows
gallows
how the wind blows
marriage vows
narrows
pair of bellows
Rainbows
shallows
sorrows
stone the crows
the gallows
to take vows
vows
wedding vows
yellows

Synonyms and antonyms of windows in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «WINDOWS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «windows» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of windows

Translation of «windows» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WINDOWS

Find out the translation of windows to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of windows from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «windows» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ventanas
570 millions of speakers

English

windows
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Windows
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نوافذ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

окна
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

janelas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জানালা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fenêtres
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tingkap
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fenster
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jendhela
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cửa sổ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜன்னல்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खिडक्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pencereler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

finestre
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

okna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вікна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ferestre
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παράθυρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vensters
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fönster
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vinduer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of windows

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WINDOWS»

The term «windows» is very widely used and occupies the 851 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WINDOWS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about windows

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10 QUOTES WITH «WINDOWS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word windows.
1
Diane Ackerman
Because we can't escape our ancient hunger to live close to nature, we encircle the house with lawns and gardens, install picture windows, adopt pets and Boston ferns, and scent everything that touches our lives.
2
Angela Ahrendts
Store windows are like landing pages on the website.
3
Lauren Alaina
I like to sing in the car with the windows rolled down and hair blowing all over my face.
4
Alan Alda
Begin challenging your own assumptions. Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in while, or the light won't come in.
5
Alan Alda
Begin challenging your assumptions. Your assumptions are the windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in awhile or the light won't come in.
6
David Allee
I would often see windows that looked to me like they weren't real - almost like a painting on a wall instead of a window. I thought it was kind of a cool idea.
7
Max Beerbohm
I need no dictionary of quotations to remind me that the eyes are the windows of the soul.
8
Tom Berenger
My mother, sister and I watched through the windows as my father gambled.
9
Mary Frances Berry
Civil Rights opened the windows. When you open the windows, it does not mean that everybody will get through. We must create our own opportunities.
10
Gerard Butler
By that point, I had started taking singing lessons. And after the first session, I mean, I was surprised that the windows didn't shatter. And after the third session, I really didn't know where this voice had come from.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WINDOWS»

Discover the use of windows in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to windows and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Learning Windows Server 2003
Describes Windows Server 2003, including how to install it, how to create and manage user accounts, with particular attention to Active Directory, how to manage access to system resources such as printers and files, and how to configure and ...
Jonathan Hassell, 2006
2
Windows
Provides instructions for creating nineteen window treatments, from casual to formal styles.
Dondra Green Parham, Waverly at Home, Vicki Ingham, 2001
3
Getting StartED with Windows Live Movie Maker
Learn tips for enhancing movie and sound quality, file management, menu organization, and creating interesting DVD movies to share. Who this book is for Most digital video editing applications have a steep learning curve and a thick manual.
James Floyd Kelly, 2010
4
Microsoft Windows Operating System Essentials
Whether you're preparing for the exam or just brushing up, this is the solid grounding you need to be successful managing Windows Desktop environments.
Tom Carpenter, 2011
5
MCTS Guide to Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 ...
Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Greg Tomsho, 2009
6
Professional Windows 8 Programming: Application Development ...
Professional Windows 8 Programming: Shows you how to utilize XAML to produce rich, content-driven user interfaces Makes use of the new App Bar to create a chrome-less menu system Shows you how to support sensors and geolocation on Windows 8 ...
Nick Lecrenski, Doug Holland, Allen Sanders, 2012
7
Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
This is the perfectgo-to reference on Windows Server 2008 R2. Coverage includes: Getting up to speed on all the new technology and features in R2 Performing a clean, manual installation on a virtual or lab machine, or doing an unattended ...
Mark Minasi, Darril Gibson, Aidan Finn, 2010
8
MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Network ...
Focusing on updates to the software and in-depth coverage of the network aspects of Windows Server 2008, this book includes topics such as networking in a Windows environment; configuring DHCP; implementing DNS; and securing a Windows ...
Michael Bender, 2009
9
MCITP Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Server ...
Focusing on updates to the software and in-depth coverage of the administration aspects of Windows Server 2008, this book includes topics such as installing, configuring, managing and troubleshooting.
Michael Palmer, 2010
10
MCITP Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise ...
Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Darril Gibson, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WINDOWS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term windows is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Windows 10 launch - as it happened
And that's where we'll leave our Windows 10 launch day live coverage. Thanks for following, and be sure to let us know what you think of the new operating ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Windows 8 and Windows 7 features you will miss the most when …
There's plenty to love about Windows 10, but not all is rosy. Here's our pick of the features in Windows 7 and Windows 8 that you will miss the most in Windows ... «PC Advisor, Jul 15»
3
Windows 10 Mobile release date, news and features
Windows 10 Mobile is the latest name for Microsoft's phone and tablet operating system and it is set to launch before the end of the year. It was formerly known ... «TechRadar, Jul 15»
4
Windows doesn't matter to the new Microsoft
Once not so very long ago, Windows reigned supreme at Microsoft as both its cash cow and its technological focus. The history of the company is dotted with ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
5
Microsoft is placing Windows fans at the center of its Windows 10 …
Over the past nine months, Microsoft has been collecting up Windows fans in the millions. There are now 5 million Windows 10 testers, just weeks ahead of the ... «The Verge, Jul 15»
6
Here's why Windows Phone was doomed from the get-go
Long-time Microsoft watcher Paul Thurott believes that that Windows 10 Mobile will fail to win any kind of major market share as Apple and Google continue their ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
7
It's official: Microsoft says you can download the final version of …
The wait is over: Microsoft said early Monday morning that you'll be able to download Windows 10 on July 29, especially if you sign up for a “reservation” on ... «PCWorld, Jun 15»
8
Microsoft to add Windows Update for Business option for Windows
Microsoft is continuing to flesh out the details as to how it will provide users with new features and fixes for Windows 10, as part of its "Windows as a Service" ... «ZDNet, May 15»
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Windows 10's summer launch date is first step in a slow roll-out
Instead, what happens at launch is that the final, ready-for-the-general-public build of Windows 10 will be declared the Current Branch. At that point it will be ... «ZDNet, Apr 15»
10
Windows 10 hardware specs allow for huge phones and teeny tablets
If you thought the six-inch Lumia 1520 was a monster phone, then hold onto your hats: Windows 10 supports phones with up to 8 inches of screen space. In fact ... «PCWorld, Mar 15»

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