Tethering

/ˈteðəɹɪŋ/ verb noun

To restrict something with a tether.

Definition

  1. (verb) To restrict something with a tether.
  2. (verb) To connect a cellular smartphone to another personal computer in order to give it access to a hotspot.
  3. (noun) The act or means by which something is tethered.
  4. (noun) The connection of a personal computer to a mobile phone so as to obtain wireless Internet access from the computer.

Word stats

  • Tethering contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

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What does Tethering mean?

To restrict something with a tether.

How many letters are in Tethering?

Tethering has 9 letters.

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