Ping

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪŋ/

Ping (noun)

  1. A short, quick sound or signal made to get someone’s attention or show that something is working.
  2. A test that sends a small message to a computer and checks the time it takes to return.

Examples

  • The phone made a short signal to confirm the message.
  • A short signal sounded when the device finished syncing.

Ping (verb)

  1. To send a short message to someone to check if they are available or to get a quick reply.
  2. To send a small network message to see if a device is reachable and how fast it responds.

Examples

  • I will ping you when the meeting ends.
  • She pings her friend to ask a quick question.