How Do You Spell QUEUE?

Pronunciation: [kjˈuː] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "queue" may seem confusing, but it is actually quite simple when broken down phonetically. In IPA transcription, the word is pronounced /kjuː/. The initial "q" represents the sound of "k", followed by the "ue" diphthong which creates a sound similar to "yoo". Therefore, the spelling of "queue" represents its pronunciation accurately. Though it is not commonly used in everyday language, understanding the phonetic reasoning behind the spelling of the word can be helpful.

Meaning and Definition
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Etymology
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QUEUE Meaning and Definition

  1. Queue is a noun and as a verb it can refer to the act of forming or waiting in a line. As a noun, it refers to a line or sequence of people or things waiting in order for some kind of service or action. It is a concept used in various contexts, the most common being the organization of people waiting in order to accomplish a task or receive a service.

    In the context of computer science, a queue is a data structure that follows the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principle. It is an ordered collection of elements that can dynamically increase or decrease its size. In this case, the word queue is used to describe a sequence of items or data items waiting to be processed, with each item added at the end and removed from the front, just like people in a physical line.

    In the context of transportation, queue refers to a line or sequence of vehicles waiting for their turn to move or proceed. This can be observed in traffic when cars wait in a queue at a stoplight, or at a toll booth where vehicles line up to pay.

    In general, the term queue emphasizes the ordered nature of waiting. This is why the word is used in various domains, ranging from technology and transportation to everyday situations like waiting in line at a store or waiting for people to enter a theater.

  2. The tie of a wig; in her., the tail of a beast; a cue.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of QUEUE

The word "queue" originates from the French word "cueue", which has its roots in the Latin word "cauda", meaning "tail". In the late 16th century, the term "queue" was adopted into English to refer to a line or sequence of people waiting in order, resembling the idea of a "tail" formed by people following one another. The concept of forming orderly lines was notably introduced to English-speaking countries by French etiquette during the 19th century. Since then, "queue" has been widely used to represent the act of waiting in a line or a formation.

Idioms with the word QUEUE

  • jump the queue The idiom "jump the queue" refers to the act of skipping ahead or bypassing others who are waiting for something, typically by taking an unfair advantage or breaking established rules or social norms. It implies showing impatience or disregard for the order in which people are supposed to be served or attended to.
  • queue up (for sth) The idiom "queue up (for sth)" refers to the act of joining or lining up in a queue or line in order to wait for or receive something, such as a service, ticket, or product. It implies patiently waiting in a systematic and orderly manner until it is one's turn to be served or attended to.

Plural form of QUEUE is QUEUES

Conjugate verb Queue

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have queued
you would have queued
he/she/it would have queued
we would have queued
they would have queued
I would have queue
you would have queue
he/she/it would have queue
we would have queue
they would have queue

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been queuing
you would have been queuing
he/she/it would have been queuing
we would have been queuing
they would have been queuing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would queue
you would queue
he/she/it would queue
we would queue
they would queue

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be queuing
you would be queuing
he/she/it would be queuing
we would be queuing
they would be queuing

FUTURE

I will queue
you will queue
he/she/it will queue
we will queue
they will queue

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be queuing
you will be queuing
he/she/it will be queuing
we will be queuing
they will be queuing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have queued
you will have queued
he/she/it will have queued
we will have queued
they will have queued

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been queuing
you will have been queuing
he/she/it will have been queuing
we will have been queuing
they will have been queuing

IMPERATIVE

you queue
we let´s queue

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to queue

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was queuing
you were queuing
he/she/it was queuing
we were queuing
they were queuing

PAST PARTICIPLE

queued

PAST PERFECT

I had queued
you had queued
he/she/it had queued
we had queued
they had queued

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been queuing
you had been queuing
he/she/it had been queuing
we had been queuing
they had been queuing

PRESENT

I queue
you queue
he/she/it queues
we queue
they queue

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am queuing
you are queuing
he/she/it is queuing
we are queuing
they are queuing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

queuing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have queued
you have queued
he/she/it has queued
we have queued
they have queued

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been queuing
you have been queuing
he/she/it has been queuing
we have been queuing
they have been queuing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it queue

SIMPLE PAST

I queued
you queued
he/she/it queued
we queued
they queued

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