Daemon
noun
A computer program that does tasks without needing user interaction.
The printer daemon manages all print jobs for the network.
Often appears as...
- run a daemon
- start a daemon
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Technical
noun
A supernatural being that is less divine than gods but still has more power than humans.
In ancient Greek mythology, a daemon was not evil, but rather a guiding spirit.
Often appears as...
- ancient daemon
- greek daemon
noun
In modern fantasy literature and games, a daemon often refers to a type of evil, supernatural creature.
In his battle against the forces of darkness, the hero had to fight many daemons.
Often appears as...
- summon a daemon
- fight a daemon
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Literary
noun
A computer program that does tasks without needing user interaction.
The printer daemon manages all print jobs for the network.
Often appears as...
- run a daemon
- start a daemon
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A supernatural being that is less divine than gods but still has more power than humans.
In ancient Greek mythology, a daemon was not evil, but rather a guiding spirit.
Often appears as...
- ancient daemon
- greek daemon
noun
In modern fantasy literature and games, a daemon often refers to a type of evil, supernatural creature.
In his battle against the forces of darkness, the hero had to fight many daemons.
Often appears as...
- summon a daemon
- fight a daemon
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Tech Origin
Originates from mythology but in computing, it works silently in the background.
After installation, the database daemon will start automatically.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Interactive
In computing, 'daemon' refers to a program that doesn't need your input to run.
The file-syncing daemon operates without requiring any actions from you.
Pro Tip 3/3Behind The Scenes
Daemons usually handle tasks that you don't have to think about, but are crucial for system operations.
Emails are delivered by a daemon that runs on the server.
Pro Tip 1/3Tech Origin
Originates from mythology but in computing, it works silently in the background.
After installation, the database daemon will start automatically.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Interactive
In computing, 'daemon' refers to a program that doesn't need your input to run.
The file-syncing daemon operates without requiring any actions from you.
Pro Tip 3/3Behind The Scenes
Daemons usually handle tasks that you don't have to think about, but are crucial for system operations.
Emails are delivered by a daemon that runs on the server.
Pro Tip 1/3Tech Origin
Originates from mythology but in computing, it works silently in the background.
After installation, the database daemon will start automatically.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Interactive
In computing, 'daemon' refers to a program that doesn't need your input to run.
The file-syncing daemon operates without requiring any actions from you.
Pro Tip 3/3Behind The Scenes
Daemons usually handle tasks that you don't have to think about, but are crucial for system operations.
Emails are delivered by a daemon that runs on the server.
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Oil Rig Tragedy PIPE...
cram into the lifeboats I got in the number two lifeboat and there was that was a lot but that most of the hurt people were injured guys were in everybody was in there hollering and screaming you know we had to go with derek strickland phone they released the lifeboat two down to the water you know we got up to the to the daemon Bankston
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Your elusive creative...
believed that he had a daemon who spoke wisdom to him from far the Romans had the same idea but they called that sort of disembodied creative spirit a genius which is great because the Romans did not actually think that a genius was a particularly clever individual they
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Your elusive creative...
Socrates, famously, believed that he had a daemon who spoke wisdom to him from afar. The Romans had the same idea, but they called that sort of disembodied creative spirit a genius.
Video examples
Oil Rig Tragedy PIPE...
cram into the lifeboats I got in the number two lifeboat and there was that was a lot but that most of the hurt people were injured guys were in everybody was in there hollering and screaming you know we had to go with derek strickland phone they released the lifeboat two down to the water you know we got up to the to the daemon Bankston
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Your elusive creative...
believed that he had a daemon who spoke wisdom to him from far the Romans had the same idea but they called that sort of disembodied creative spirit a genius which is great because the Romans did not actually think that a genius was a particularly clever individual they
Video examples
Your elusive creative...
Socrates, famously, believed that he had a daemon who spoke wisdom to him from afar. The Romans had the same idea, but they called that sort of disembodied creative spirit a genius.
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Chris Weitz
American Producer
It's easy in a novel to be completely unambiguous about the relationship between animal and daemon simply by stating it outright; whereas you get very few opportunities to do this in an elegant way in a film.
Quote examples
Chris Weitz
American Producer
It's easy in a novel to be completely unambiguous about the relationship between animal and daemon simply by stating it outright; whereas you get very few opportunities to do this in an elegant way in a film.
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