Hinton

[ hin-tn, -tuhn ]

/ ˈhɪn tn, -tən /

Save This Word!

noun

Christopher, Baron Hinton of Bankside, 1901–1983, British nuclear engineer.

William Augustus, 1883–1959, U.S. medical researcher and educator.

QUIZ

QUIZ YOURSELF ON “ITS” VS. “IT’S”!

Apostrophes can be tricky; prove you know the difference between "it’s" and "its" in this crafty quiz!

Question 1 of 8

On the farm, the feed for chicks is significantly different from the roosters’; ______ not even comparable.

it's

its

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Words nearby Hinton

hinoki cypress, Hinsdale, Hinshelwood, hint, hinterland, Hinton, hioi, hip, HIPAA, hip bath, hipbone

How to use Hinton in a sentence

Bengio and many others inspired by Hinton have been thinking about more biologically plausible learning mechanisms that might at least match the success of backpropagation.
Artificial Neural Nets Finally Yield Clues to How Brains Learn|Anil Ananthaswamy|February 18, 2021|Quanta Magazine
It would have been a great story if Hinton had led them to victory.
Week 12 Taught Us That NFL Teams Really Do Need Quarterbacks|Sara Ziegler (sara.ziegler@fivethirtyeight.com)|November 30, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
It was an unfair situation that somebody had to endure, and Hinton deserves credit for doing so.
What to know from NFL Week 12: Tyreek Hill and Derrick Henry took over as the coronavirus loomed|Adam Kilgore|November 30, 2020|Washington Post
Hinton, who played some quarterback at Wake Forest, also ran for seven yards, part of a Denver offense that accumulated 100 yards rushing on 33 carries.
Tyreek Hill and Derrick Henry deliver monster performances in NFL Week 12|Cindy Boren, Mark Maske, Des Bieler|November 30, 2020|Washington Post

As a three-star recruit at North Carolina’s Southern Durham High, Hinton led the Spartans to a Class 3A state title in his junior season and a 13-1 record in his senior year.
The Broncos still need a franchise QB, but Sunday they’ll settle for anyone who can pass|Nicki Jhabvala, Mark Maske|November 29, 2020|Washington Post
On Sunday, the performance will be completed by their sons, Joaquin Sapien and Jeffrey Hinton.
California Takes New York|William O’Connor|June 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
When his wife, Hinton Mayor Sheryl Ann Cornelius, arrived home that evening, he was slumped in his chair, still clutching the gun.
Under Obama, a Breakdown in the Death Benefits Owed to Veterans|Aaron Glantz|May 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He later said that Myler, who was installed by Hinton, would not have been his first choice for editor at News of the World.
Rupert Murdoch Alleges Cover-Up, Says He Failed|Mike Giglio|April 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
“Conservative members of Congress have been after this program for years,” Hinton said.
Tables Turned: Banking Watchdog Faces Conflict Questions|Aram Roston|November 29, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Hinton still insists he was being honest about the facts as far as he knew.
Murdoch’s Parliament Appearance|David A. Graham|July 19, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Hinton, instead of putting two and two together, added eighteen to eighteen.
Mr. Opp|Alice Hegan Rice
Hinton accepted the proffered bouquet, but made a wry face at the invitation.
Mr. Opp|Alice Hegan Rice
Hinton started up, and stared dully at the excited apparition.
Mr. Opp|Alice Hegan Rice
Mrs. Gusty tossed her head in disgust, and turned to Hinton.
Mr. Opp|Alice Hegan Rice
In the meanwhile,” said Hinton, “I hear you will have to sell your paper.
Mr. Opp|Alice Hegan Rice