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Google

[ goo-guhl ]

Trademark.
  1. the brand name for a leading internet search engine, founded in 1998.


verb (used with object)

, Goo·gled, Goo·gling.
  1. (often lowercase) to search the internet for information about (a person, topic, etc.):

    We googled the new applicant to check her background.

verb (used without object)

, Goo·gled, Goo·gling.
  1. (often lowercase) to use a search engine such as Google to find information, a website address, etc., on the internet.

Google

/ ˈɡuːɡəl /

noun

  1. a popular search engine on the internet
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


verb

  1. to search for (something on the internet) using a search engine
  2. to check (the credentials of someone) by searching for websites containing his or her name
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Google1

First recorded in 1998; after mathematical term googol
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Google1

C20: a play on googol
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Example Sentences

But the ads are not just intended to remind the Google-curious that Paul exists and is thinking about running for president.

Instead of decorating every face on the street, Google Glass hit a contrarian rip tide.

Google itself has taken a break and put plans for mass production on hold.

If you Google “Muslim Christmas tree star” you will see a list of right-wing websites wetting their pants over this.

Look, right now, in Africa, why are we using Instagram and Facebook and Google search?

There was nothing on there you couldn't find with Google, of course, but I didn't think that would count in my favor.

This eBook was prepared from page images made available by Google.

This text was compared to scans of the pamphlet that Google has helpfully made available.

The Google Print source suffers from numerous gaps in the text.

The Baby nodded her head and began, “M-m-m-google-google-goo!”

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