ping

ping · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A short, high-pitched ringing sound.

  2. 2.

    (Computing) A signal sent to test the reachability of a network host.

  3. 3.

    (Informal) A brief message or notification.

Forms

plural: pings

Related words

See also: beep, notification, signal
Synonyms: beep, chime, signal

Etymology

Imitative origin, representing the sound made.