Word: FLOPS
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Definition of FLOPS
- Any simple operation, such as addition, multiplication or division, performed on floating point numbers using a single operation.
- An incident of a certain type of fall; a plopping down.
- A complete failure, especially in the entertainment industry.
- The first three cards turned face-up by the dealer in a community card poker game.
- To fall heavily due to lack of energy.
"He flopped down in front of the television, exhausted from work."
- To cause to drop heavily.
"The tired mule flopped its ears forward and trudged on."
- To fail completely; not to be successful at all (of a movie, play, book, song etc.).
"The latest album flopped and so the studio canceled her contract."
- One floating-point operation per second, a unit of measure of processor speed.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "flops" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "flops", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FLOPS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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How many syllables are in FLOPS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FLOPS:
- # the flops effect
- # master of flops
- # playing with flops
- # in terms of flops
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