android
ˈændrɔɪd
android: robot designed to look like a human
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Definition of android - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
roboticsrobot designed to look like a human
  • The android walked and talked like a real person.
humanoid
2.
technologyoperating system for mobile devices
  • Android is popular among smartphone users worldwide.
firmware OS platform

Adjective

1.
roboticsresembling a human being in appearance or behavior
  • The android robot moved with human-like grace.
humanoid manlike
2.
science fictionhaving human-like qualities or characteristics
  • The android character displayed emotions like a real person.
humanoid robotic
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  • android: robot designed to look like a human
    robot designed to look like a human

Expressions with android

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in a mechanical or robotic manner
He completed the task like an android without any emotion.

Origin of android

Greek, andros (man) + eidos (form)

Terms with android included in their meaning

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science fiction
android designed to destroy humans
general
android smartphone, used loosely to mean many non-iPhone models
AAPacr.
acr: Android Auto Projection
feature that lets Android phones connect to car screens
ADBacr.
acr: Android Debug Bridge
tool to connect and control Android devices
AOSPacr.
acr: Android Open Source Project
project for open-source Android software development
APKabbr.
abr: Android Package
file format for installing Android apps
DVMacr.
acr: Dalvik Virtual Machine
virtual machine for running Android apps
gynoidadj.
technology
resembling a female-form android in design or appearance

Examples of android in a sentence

  • An android served us drinks at the futuristic bar.
  • Many developers create apps for Android.
  • Android updates often include new features.
  • The android assistant responded with a smile.
  • Her android features were almost lifelike.
  • The android assistant responded with surprising accuracy.

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  1. French:androïde, robotique, ...
  2. German:Android, android, ...
  3. Italian:androide, umanoide, ...
  4. Spanish:androide, humanoide, ...
  5. Portuguese:androide, humanoide, ...
  6. Chinese:机器人, 类人的, ...
  7. Japanese:アンドロイド, アンドロイドの, ...
  8. Arabic:رُوبُوت, آدَمِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַנְדְּרוֹאִיד, דְּמוּי אָדָם, ...
  10. Russian:андроид, андроидный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:андроїд, андроїдний, ...
  12. Hindi:मानवाकार रोबोट, मानव सदृश, ...
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