Dummy
Dummy [ ˈdʌmɪ ] ( English for dummy , placeholder ) stands for:
Person or animal-like:
- Crash test dummy , a man or animal-shaped manikin equipped with numerous sensors that is used in accident research (crash tests) on vehicles and aircraft
- Paradummy , a paratrooper dummy, which is mostly used for military purposes
- a doll with the shape and weight of a person, e.g. B. for practicing rescue operations at the fire brigade , or for load simulation during the TÜV acceptance of a ride
- a term for a beginner or a beginner without specialist knowledge (but then mostly pronunciation [ ˈdʊmɪ ] based on the German word "dumm")
Useful object:
- a wooden training device for martial arts, see Mu ren zhuang
- an object that is used for dog retrieval training, see retrieving
- a feed dummy in dog training
Technology:
- a placeholder or a variable that is initially not required when programming
- In computer technology, a file that is created to test the functionality of a program or test setup
- a dummy variable in the regression ( statistics )
- an English widespread among electrical engineers Designation for equivalent load
Arts and Culture:
- a dummy for artistic purposes or tests
- a zero number of a magazine or newspaper before the new launch or before a relaunch, in order to be able to assess the appearance
- Dummy (society magazine) , a society magazine
- Dummy (album) , a music album by the band Portishead
- Dummy (film) , a 2002 comedy film
- Crash Test Dummies , a Canadian rock band
- the partner of the declarer in bridge (card game)
See also:
Wiktionary: Dummy - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations
