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- [hand-sheyk]
- /ˈhændˌʃeɪk/
- /ˈhændʃeɪkɪŋ/
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- [hand-sheyk]
- /ˈhændˌʃeɪk/
Definitions of handshaking word
- noun handshaking a gripping and shaking of right hands by two individuals, as to symbolize greeting, congratulation, agreement, or farewell. 1
- noun handshaking Also, handshaking. Computers. an exchange of predetermined signals between a computer and a peripheral device or another computer, made when a connection is initially established or at intervals during data transmission, in order to assure proper synchronization. 1
- noun handshaking Present participle of handshake. 1
- noun Definition of handshaking in Technology 1. Predetermined hardware or software activity designed to establish or maintain two machines or programs in synchronisation. Handshaking often concerns the exchange of messages or packets of data between two systems with limited buffers. A simple handshaking protocol might only involve the receiver sending a message meaning "I received your last message and I am ready for you to send me another one." A more complex handshaking protocol might allow the sender to ask the receiver if he is ready to receive or for the receiver to reply with a negative acknowledgement meaning "I did not receive your last message correctly, please resend it" (e.g. if the data was corrupted en route). 2. The method used by two modems to establish contact with each other and to agreee on baud rate, error correction and compression protocols. 3. The exchange of predetermined signals between agents connected by a communications channel to assure each that it is connected to the other (and not to an imposter). This may also include the use of passwords and codes by an operator. 1
- noun handshaking communication between a computer system and an external device, by which each tells the other that data is ready to be transferred, and that the receiver is ready to accept it 0
- noun handshaking A greeting by clasping hands. 0
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Origin of handshaking
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; hand + shake
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Parts of speech for Handshaking
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handshaking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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