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knobology

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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noun

Meaning 1

The functionality of controls on an instrument as relevant to their application.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • 1982, Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1982, Subcommittee on Transportation and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate The proposed replacement of enroute computerized traffic control systems will undoubtedly confront the controller with a new "learning curve" to assimilate the different "knobology" and advanced display techniques.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From knob + -ology.