From now on, you can officially use the word “google” as a verb. The advancement of technology has led many technical terms, such as the brand name of a tech manufacturer, to become integrated into everyday language as verbs and nouns.
A prime example of this is “Xerox,” which means to photocopy.
Last Thursday, Merriam-Webster, one of the most reputable and widely-used dictionaries in the United States and around the world, released its latest update, which includes many technical terms that have become common and socialized. Notable entries include agritourism, biodiesel, mouse potato (referring to someone addicted to computers), ringtone, and spyware.
“Google” is defined as a verb that refers to the action of using Google to search for information on the World Wide Web. The Google brand is distinguished from the verb “google” only by its capitalization; in other words, the verb is written in lowercase. The Oxford English Dictionary, in its version released on June 15, has also recognized “google” as a verb, but it is still capitalized.
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