modes

Noun

mode (plural modes)

1. A particular means of accomplishing something.
   • What was the mode of entry?
   1. (especially) A state related to signals or vibrations.
      • common-mode
   2. A wave pattern in the electromagnetic field.
      • longitudinal mode
   3. One of various related sets of rules for processing data; more generally, any state of the system associated with certain behaviours.
      • In insert mode, characters typed are directly inserted into the buffer.
   4. A series of settings on a device used for a specific purpose.
      • airplane mode; night mode
   5. A variation in gameplay, such as a difficulty level.
      • Campaign mode (the career mode that includes the notorious Gran Turismo driving school) is off limits while offline. Also unavailable offline: buying new cars, viewing your garage, editing car liveries, and even the "taking photos of fancy cars in exotic scenery" mode.2017 October 17, Jonathan M. Gitlin, “Gran Turismo Sport is extremely limited in offline mode”, in Ars Technica

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