UNIX guru
- noun
- /ˈjuːnɪks ˈɡʊruː/
- Jargon
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experto en UNIX
- She built a reputation as the office UNIX guru after solving several difficult problems.
Examples
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Whenever we hit a server issue, we call our UNIX guru for help.
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The company's UNIX guru taught the new engineers how to manage the system efficiently.
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The UNIX guru solved the problem quickly.
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Many companies need a UNIX guru for their servers.
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The company's UNIX guru taught the new engineers how to manage the system efficiently.
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She built a reputation as the office UNIX guru after solving several difficult problems.
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Whenever we hit a server issue, we call our UNIX guru for help.
Synonyms
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5.5
A respected expert who leads and influences others in a field
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3.1
A person who knows a lot about computers and helps fix them
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3.8
A person who knows a lot about computers and new online tools
A person who knows a lot about computers and helps others fix computer problems
How Skilled
- Jargon
- Jargon
5
6.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'an expert on the UNIX operating system' is directly derivable from combining 'UNIX' (the operating system) with 'guru' (a respected specialist). This noun–noun composition meaning 'expert in X' is a common, transparent pattern cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily understand it.
Etymology
UNIX guru puts UNIX together with guru, a word for a wise teacher or guide, so imagine the person everyone asks for help with tricky computer problems. That's why it means 'an expert' on the UNIX system.