What does Android mean?

Definitions for Android
ˈæn drɔɪdan·droid

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. android, humanoid, mechanical mannoun

    an automaton that resembles a human being

Wiktionary

  1. androidnoun

    A robot that is designed to look and act like a human (usually male)

  2. androidnoun

    An operating system designed for mobile devices - smartphones or tablet computers

  3. androidadjective

    Possessing human qualities

ChatGPT

  1. Android

    Android is an open-source mobile operating system developed by Google. It is primarily designed for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Android provides a user-friendly interface, a wide range of applications, and supports various features and functions for efficient communication, multimedia usage, and online connectivity.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Androidnoun

    alt. of Androides

  2. Androidadjective

    resembling a man

Wikidata

  1. Android

    An android is a robot or synthetic organism designed to look and act like a human, especially one with a body having a flesh-like resemblance. Until recently, androids have largely remained within the domain of science fiction, frequently seen in film and television. However, advancements in robotic technology have allowed the design of functional and realistic humanoid robots.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Android

    an′droid, n. an automaton resembling a human being.—Also Andrō′ides.

Editors Contribution

  1. androidnoun

    Android is a mobile operating system based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software, designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.


    Submitted by johns.38175 on March 27, 2022  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Android in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Android in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Android in a Sentence

  1. Sameer Samat:

    Most Android devices ship with at least two app stores preinstalled, and consumers are able to install additional app stores, this openness means that even if a developer and Google do not agree on business terms the developer can still distribute on the Android platform.

  2. Google Docs:

    Today we announced that we’re adding Android apps to Chromebooks, which means users will be able to install the apps they know and love.

  3. Tim Cook:

    If you want to sideload, you can buy an Android phone.

  4. Frank Gillett:

    Android and iOS are in the zone, the Windows guys just aren't there yet.

  5. Daniel Markuson:

    And it will not protect you from being monitored by your ISP, marketers, and even the government if they decide to spy on you, we believe that the question should be...about Google’s ability and willingness to provide people with tools to actually rule over their privacy. With Google all around us, it is next to impossible for anyone to figure out which Chrome browser, Google account or Android phone privacy settings one needs to tinker [with] to achieve [that] goal.

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