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Netsplit in a sentence

Netsplit meaning

A technical glitch encountered when two or more IRC servers lose their connection to each other, dividing the network into a number of isolated groups of users.

Using Netsplit

  • The main meaning on this page is: A technical glitch encountered when two or more IRC servers lose their connection to each other, dividing the network into a number of isolated groups of users.
  • In the example corpus, netsplit often appears in combinations such as: of netsplit, netsplit occurs.

Context around Netsplit

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 34.4 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 2 middle, 0 end
  • Sentence types: 5 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often after:

occurs 2× takes 1× nick 1×

Sentence patterns with Netsplit

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

by a netsplit this is 1× if a netsplit occurs it 1× of a netsplit nick collision 1× of a netsplit takes the 1× when a netsplit occurs two 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a user on 1× if two clients 1× riding the split 1× the idea behind 1× when a netsplit 1×

Common sentence endings:

channel can occur 1× from being disconnected 1× from the server 1× one can survive 1× riding the split 1×

Words around Netsplit

Just before it in the word index:

netsol 4 netskope 3 netshot 4 netshoes 2 netshivhodza 5 netshiunda 6

Just after it in the word index:

netstrata 3 netstreit 3 netstyle 2 netsuite 5 nett 27 netta 17

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaas 7 aacc 7 aacs 7 aafes 7 aah 7 aankh 7

Corpus analysis for Netsplit

  • In this selection, "netsplit" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 34.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, occurs, takes and nick stand out and add context to how "netsplit" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include by a netsplit this is and if a netsplit occurs it. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "netsplit" sits close to words such as aaas, aacc and aacs, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with netsplit

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Riding the split The most common variety of channel takeover uses disconnections caused by a netsplit ; this is called riding the split. (22 words)

When a netsplit occurs, two users on each side are free to use the same nickname or channel, but when the two sides are joined, only one can survive. (29 words)

A user on one side of a netsplit takes the nickname of a target on the other side of the split; when the servers reconnect, the nicks collide and both users are kicked from the server. (36 words)

Longer example sentences

The idea behind this is that even if a netsplit occurs, it is useless to an abuser because they cannot take the nickname or gain operator status on a channel, and thus no collision of a nickname or 'merging' of a channel can occur. (44 words)

If two clients with the same nickname join from different sides of a netsplit ("nick collision"), the first server to see this collision will force both clients to change their nick to their UID, thus saving both clients from being disconnected. (41 words)

A user on one side of a netsplit takes the nickname of a target on the other side of the split; when the servers reconnect, the nicks collide and both users are kicked from the server. (36 words)

Example sentences (5)

A user on one side of a netsplit takes the nickname of a target on the other side of the split; when the servers reconnect, the nicks collide and both users are kicked from the server.

If two clients with the same nickname join from different sides of a netsplit ("nick collision"), the first server to see this collision will force both clients to change their nick to their UID, thus saving both clients from being disconnected.

Riding the split The most common variety of channel takeover uses disconnections caused by a netsplit ; this is called riding the split.

The idea behind this is that even if a netsplit occurs, it is useless to an abuser because they cannot take the nickname or gain operator status on a channel, and thus no collision of a nickname or 'merging' of a channel can occur.

When a netsplit occurs, two users on each side are free to use the same nickname or channel, but when the two sides are joined, only one can survive.

Common combinations with netsplit

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "netsplit" in a sentence?
An example: "A user on one side of a netsplit takes the nickname of a target on the other side of the split; when the servers reconnect, the nicks collide and both users are kicked from the server." This page contains 5 example sentences with the word "netsplit" from authentic English texts.
What does "netsplit" mean?
Netsplit means: A technical glitch encountered when two or more IRC servers lose their connection to each other, dividing the network into a number of isolated groups of users.
How many example sentences with "netsplit" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 5 example sentences with "netsplit", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.