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/ˈkɒn.səʊl/ · con·sole
noun
- A stand‑alone cabinet designed to stand on the floor, especially one that houses home‑entertainment equipment such as a television or stereo system. She bought a sleek wooden console to hold her new flat‑screen TV and sound system.
- A cabinet in which controls, instruments, and displays are mounted, typically in a vehicle, aircraft, or industrial setting. The pilot adjusted the flight parameters on the cockpit console.
- An electronic device that combines a display and input controls for monitoring and operating a system, such as a video‑game console or a server‑management console. He spent the evening playing the latest games on his gaming console.
verb
- To give comfort or solace to someone who is distressed or grieving. She tried to console her friend after the loss of his pet.
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Did you know? The first home video‑game consoles, like the Magnavox Odyssey in 1972, borrowed the word from furniture because the devices resembled small entertainment cabinets.