Definitions for pinger
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pingernoun

   a pulse generator used for echo sounding in sonar

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pingernoun

   A device that emits a short, high-pitched sound bust (i.e. goes, "ping!") such as in sonar or other echo location systems.

   We couldn't take the boat into the shallows near the reef because our sonar pinger was broken.

2. pingernoun

   A device that periodically emits a signal that can be monitored to permit movement tracking.

   The scientist attached a pinger to the carapace of the sea turtle to track its migration.

3. pingernoun

   A computer program that sends a ping message over a network.

   Some people like fancy pingers with extra features, but I always use the default ping application.

4. pingernoun

   A user of a ping program; one who pings.

   Every time we replace the main page, we get flooded with pingers making sure our web site is still there.

5. Etymology: From ping + -er.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pinger

   Pinger, Inc. is a US Telecom provider for free texts, pictures, calls, and voicemails. Pinger was founded in 2005 by former Palm, Inc. managers Greg Woock (CEO of Pinger, Inc) and Joe Sipher. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

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1. pinger

   A pinger is a device or software that sends a signal to another device or server across a network with the goal of receiving a response back to test the reachability or measure the latency. Pingers are commonly used in computing and networking to diagnose internet or network connectivity issues. The term "pinger" can also refer to a type of sonar device used underwater for various purposes such as locating objects or tracking marine life.

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1. Pinger

   Pinger is an instant voice messaging for your mobile phone. With Pinger, one can send voice messages directly to someone instantly--no ringing, no greetings, no lengthy prompts. Pinger is fast and efficient like email, but with your voice. It's mobile like text messaging, but with more personality. It's a new communication tool for your crazy life.

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1. Pinger

   Pinger makes texting and talking free. Our market-leading communications products have been downloaded by millions of iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android users around the world.Pinger is loaded with inventive people who enjoy creating consumer products and services that make a difference in people’s lives. Pinger has a proven management team and is funded by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and DAG Ventures. We are located in downtown San Jose. For more information, visit www.pinger.com.

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1. pinger

   "Pinger" is a term of derision once used at various U.S.A.F. tech training bases. It is usually applied to newly arrived airman from basic training, whose recently shaved heads of hair are just starting to grow back-- it "pings" out. Such individuals are easy to spot, and they are generally thought to be naive, awkward, and clueless as just having graduated from boot camp.

   "The Pinger arrived and as soon as he got off the bus, started to salute everything in sight, including the aircraft on static display at the main gate..."

   Etymology: United States Air Force. Term of derision. Refers to a recently arrived basic training graduated at tech school who is clueless, and whose recently shaved head of hair is starting to grow out...it "pings".

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on January 24, 2021  

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PINGER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Pinger is ranked #74608 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Pinger surname appeared 259 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Pinger.
   
   91.5% or 237 total occurrences were White.
   3.4% or 9 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   2.3% or 6 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   1.9% or 5 total occurrences were of two or more races.

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1. • Pulse Generator

How to pronounce pinger?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say pinger in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pinger in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pinger in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of pinger in a Sentence

1. Santoso Sayogo:

   We received an update from the field that the pinger locator already detected pings, we have our fingers crossed it is the black box. Divers need to confirm. Unfortunately it seems it's off from the tail. But the divers need to confirm the position.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=pinger
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pinger
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinger
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=pinger
6. ^ CrunchBase
   https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/pinger
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html