Ada Lovelace Word Search
This Ada Lovelace word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: LOVELACE, ANALYST, SCIENTIST, ANALYTICAL, ENGINE, MACHINE, BABBAGE, NOTES, PUNCHCARD, ALGORITHM, COMPUTER, VISIONARY.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Ada Lovelace word list, defined
- ANALYST /ˈænəlɪst/ · noun
- A person who examines something in detail in order to understand or explain it, especially one who does this professionally, such as a financial, political, or systems analyst. Related: examiner, evaluator, researcher, specialist.
- SCIENTIST /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ · noun
- A person who has a professional or academic degree in a field of science, especially one who has a Ph.D. in a particular branch of science. Related: researcher, scholar, expert, specialist.
- ANALYTICAL /ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/ · adjective
- Relating to or skilled in the systematic examination of something by separating it into its component parts in order to understand or explain it. It also describes a logical, methodical approach to thinking or problem-solving. Related: logical, systematic, methodical, rational.
- ENGINE /ˈɛndʒɪn/ · noun
- A machine that converts energy, especially heat or fuel, into mechanical motion or power; more broadly, the source of power that drives a vehicle, machine, or process. Related: motor, machine, powerplant, mechanism.
- MACHINE /mɪˈʃiːn/ · noun, verb
- A machine is a device or system that performs or assists in the performance of a specific task, often using energy or power. A machine can also refer to a device that is operated by a person, such as a sewing machine or a machine gun. Related: device, equipment, apparatus, instrument.
- ALGORITHM /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/ · noun
- A finite sequence of well-defined instructions or rules for solving a problem or performing a computation, typically expressed in a form that can be carried out mechanically or by a computer. Related: procedure, method, process, routine.
- COMPUTER /kəmˈpjuːtər/ · noun
- An electronic device that stores and processes data, performing calculations and executing programmed instructions at high speed. It typically consists of a central processing unit, memory, and input/output devices, and is capable of running a wide range of programs. Related: machine, processor, workstation, laptop.
- VISIONARY /ˌvɪʒəˈnɛri/ · noun
- A person with a clear and imaginative vision for the future; a person who is able to see and plan for the future with great insight and foresight. Related: innovator, pioneer, prophet, seer.
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