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mode (s) (noun), modes (pl)
1. A manner, way, form, or method of doing something: New modes of electronic equipment are being produced very often by computer manufacturers.
2. A particular form, variety, or manner: When Judy felt in a creative mode, she would sew new fashionable clothes for her children.
3. The current or customary fashion or style: What is the present-day color mode for jackets; bright colors or gray and black?
4. A setting or function on a machine: Not only do computer companies often create new models, but they also keep coming up with new modes of programs or procedures which are not always easy to adapt to.
5. Etymology: "manner", from late 14th century, "kind of musical scale"; from Latin modus, "measure, rhythm, song, manner".
A system or method of doing something.
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(the uniformity of American English is largely a result of the improved modes of travel and communication)
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hibernation mode (s) (noun), hibernation modes (pl)
A power-down mode in a computer that provides a quicker start up than usual when turned on again: The hibernation mode eliminates the need to reboot the operating system from a complete shut down, which often takes much longer.
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