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   Node

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   • 1. a point at which lines or pathways intersect or branch; a central or connecting point: "the intersections of two or more such arteries would clearly become major nodes of traffic and urban activity"
   • ▪ a piece of equipment, such as a PC or peripheral, attached to a network: "the company's internal worldwide area network now has some 22,000 nodes"
   • ▪ (in generative grammar) a vertex or endpoint in a tree diagram.
   • ▪ a point at which a curve intersects itself.
   • ▪ either of the two points at which a planet's orbit intersects the plane of the ecliptic or the celestial equator.
   • 2. the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge, often forming a slight swelling or knob: "the stem is cut midway between nodes"
   • 3. a lymph node or other structure consisting of a small mass of differentiated tissue: "infection in these nodes may lead to backache"
   • 4. a point at which the amplitude of vibration in a standing wave system is zero.
   • ▪ a point at which a harmonic function has the value zero, especially a point of zero electron density in an orbital.
   • ▪ a point of zero current or voltage.

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting a knotty swelling or a protuberance): from Latin nodus ‘knot’.

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   What does node mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! NODE meaning: 1. a place where a leaf and stem join on a plant: 2. a place where things such as lines or systems…. Learn more.

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   What is a network node?

   • When it comes to computer science, though, a node is a device or data point in a larger network, such as a PC or phone. Network nodes are used as communication points. Image: sdecoret/Shutterstock Generally speaking, nodes are programmed to recognise, process and forward transmissions to other nodes, acting as a point of communication.

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   What is a node in astronomy?

   • node (plural nodes) A knot, knob, protuberance or swelling. ( astronomy) The point where the orbit of a planet, as viewed from the Sun, intersects the ecliptic. The ascending and descending nodes refer respectively to the points where the planet moves from South to North and N to S; their respective symbols are ☊ and ☋. ( botany) A leaf node.

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   What does a node do?

   • Generally speaking, nodes are programmed to recognise, process and forward transmissions to other nodes, acting as a point of communication. What kind of nodes are there?

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNODE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   biology. a place where a leaf and stem join on a plant: a leaf node. New plants may emerge from each node on a stem. mathematics, computing. a place where things such as lines or systems join: A network is a series of points or nodes interconnected by communication paths.

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   Definitions. Markup languages. Node type. Node object. See also. References. External links. Node (computer science) A node is a basic unit of a data structure, such as a linked list or tree data structure. Nodes contain data and also may link to other nodes. Links between nodes are often implemented by pointers .

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   Definition of node noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   May 14, 2024 · noun. ( Electrical engineering: Semiconductor and electronic circuitry) A node is a point of connection between two or more elements or branches in a network. Ground can be placed anywhere for convenience, but it is mostly placed on a node with the most connections.

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   Jan 21, 2023 · By James Nunns. The complete definition of a node in networking terms is the connection point or a communication endpoint in devices such as routers and printers. In a network, every single node possesses a unique IP address. When it comes to computer science, though, a node is a device or data point in a larger network, such as a PC or phone.

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   5 days ago · node (plural nodes) A knot, knob, protuberance or swelling. The point where the orbit of a planet, as viewed from the Sun, intersects the ecliptic. The ascending and descending nodes refer respectively to the points where the planet moves from South to North and N to S; their respective symbols are ☊ and ☋. A leaf node.