switching
n. exchanging, substituting switch v. whip or beat with a switch; change, shift; exchange, trade; turn on or off by means of a switch (of an electrical appliance) | ||||
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Switching Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Campbell R. Harvey's Hypertextual Finance Glossary |
Switching
Liquidating an existing position and simultaneously reinstating a position in another futures contract of the same type. Symmetric cash matching, an extension of cash flow matching that allows for the short-term borrowing of funds to satisfy a liability prior to the liability due date, resulting in a reduction in the cost of funding liabilities.
Liquidating an existing position and simultaneously reinstating a position in another futures contract of the same type. Symmetric cash matching, an extension of cash flow matching that allows for the short-term borrowing of funds to satisfy a liability prior to the liability due date, resulting in a reduction in the cost of funding liabilities.
Switching Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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switch
1. <programming> switch statement.
2. command line option.
3. packet switch, circuit switch.
(1999-01-14)
1. <programming> switch statement.
2.
3.
(1999-01-14)
Switching Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Switching
a. & n. from Switch, v.
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Switch
a. & n. from Switch, v.
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Switch
| WordNet 2.0 |
switching
Noun
1. the act of changing one thing or position for another; "his switch on abortion cost him the election"
(synonym) switch, shift
(hypernym) change
(hyponym) switcheroo
(derivation) trade, swap, swop, switch
Noun
1. the act of changing one thing or position for another; "his switch on abortion cost him the election"
(synonym) switch, shift
(hypernym) change
(hyponym) switcheroo
(derivation) trade, swap, swop, switch
switch
Noun
1. control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
(synonym) electric switch, electrical switch
(hypernym) control, controller
(hyponym) commutator
(derivation) throw, flip
2. an event in which one thing is substituted for another; "the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood"
(synonym) substitution, permutation, transposition, replacement
(hypernym) variation, fluctuation
(derivation) trade, swap, swop
3. hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
(hypernym) hairpiece, false hair, postiche
4. railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock
(hypernym) railroad track, railroad, railway
5. a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment
(hypernym) instrument of punishment
(hyponym) birch, birch rod
6. a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other
(hypernym) basketball play
7. the act of changing one thing or position for another; "his switch on abortion cost him the election"
(synonym) switching, shift
(hypernym) change
(hyponym) switcheroo
(derivation) interchange, tack, alternate, flip, flip-flop
Verb
1. change over, change around, or switch over
(synonym) switch over, exchange
(hypernym) change by reversal, turn, reverse
(derivation) substitution, permutation, transposition, replacement
2. exchange or give (something) in exchange for
(synonym) trade, swap, swop
(hypernym) exchange, change, interchange
(derivation) substitution, permutation, transposition, replacement
3. lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; "switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes"
(synonym) shift, change
(hyponym) shift
(verb-group) change
(derivation) switching, shift
4. make a shift in or exchange of; "First Joe led; then we switched"
(synonym) change over, shift
(hypernym) change, alter, modify
(hyponym) back
(derivation) switching, shift
5. cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
(synonym) throw, flip
(hypernym) engage, mesh, lock, operate
(hyponym) switch on, turn on
(derivation) electric switch, electrical switch
6. flog with or as if with a flexible rod
(hypernym) flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce
7. reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
(synonym) interchange, tack, alternate, flip, flip-flop
(hypernym) change by reversal, turn, reverse
(derivation) substitution, permutation, transposition, replacement
| hEnglish - advanced version |
switching
switching
\switch"ing\, a. & n. from switch, v.
switching
engine, a locomotive for switching cars from one track to another, and making up trains; -- called also switch engine. [u.s.]
switching
n : the act of changing one thing or position for another; "his switch on abortion cost him the election" [syn: switch, shift]
similar words(5)
label switching router
label switching
packet switching
multiprotocol label switching
message switching
switching
\switch"ing\, a. & n. from switch, v.
switching
engine, a locomotive for switching cars from one track to another, and making up trains; -- called also switch engine. [u.s.]
switching
n : the act of changing one thing or position for another; "his switch on abortion cost him the election" [syn: switch, shift]
similar words(5)
label switching router
label switching
packet switching
multiprotocol label switching
message switching
Switching Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
switching
The controlling or routing of signals in circuits to execute logical or arithmetic operations or to transmit data between specific points in a network. Note: Switching may be performed by electronic, optical, or electromechanical devices. [From Weik '89]
The controlling or routing of signals in circuits to execute logical or arithmetic operations or to transmit data between specific points in a network. Note: Switching may be performed by electronic, optical, or electromechanical devices. [From Weik '89]
| Abbreviation Airbus A340 |
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Switching Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Switching
- For electrical switching in general, see switch.
- For telephone switching, see telephone exchange.
- For railroad turnouts, see railroad switch.
- For Local Area Network switching, see LAN switching.
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