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booting

/ˈbuːtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does booting mean?

verb

The act of starting up a computer or other electronic device, or the process of loading an operating system or other software into memory. The act of putting on a boot, especially a boot for a horse.

Example

"The computer began booting up slowly, taking several minutes to load the operating system."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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