docking station

dock sta·tion

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dok stey-shuh n]
- /dɒk ˈsteɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dok stey-shuh n]
- /dɒk ˈsteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of docking station words

noun docking station device: charger 1
noun Definition of docking station in Technology (hardware) A desktop mains powered unit into which a laptop or other portable computer can be connected via fixed connectors at the rear of the computer to provide quick and convenient connection of peripherals not normally used with a laptop. These can include power supply, expansion cards, additional storage, an external monitor, network card, CD-ROM, full-size keyboard, printer, and mouse. The alternative would require each of the above to be connected to the laptop individually. 1
noun docking station a device used to connect one appliance to another, esp a portable computer and a desktop computer, to make use of its external power supply, monitor, and keyboard, esp to enable the transfer of data between the machines 0
noun docking station A docking station is a device that connects a portable electronic device to a fixed power supply. 0
noun docking station (computing) A piece of hardware into which a laptop computer can be plugged for use as a desktop computer, peripherals such as the monitor being connected directly to the docking station. 0

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docking station popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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