Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

safe mode

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.50 in modern English

Syllables: safe -mode
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A troubleshooting mode of many operating systems in which most advanced functions are not activated.

Uncountable

noun

An emergency mode of many unmanned spacecraft in which nonessential systems are shut down and the spacecraft assumes a preset attitude towards the sun while awaiting commands from ground control.

Uncountable

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does safe mode mean?: A troubleshooting mode of many operating systems in which most advanced functions are not activated.

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