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WatsonNoun1. United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934). 2. United States psychologist considered the founder of behavioristic psychology (1878-1958). 3. United States geneticist who helped discover the helical structure of DNA (born in 1928). Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
Date "Watson" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1749. (references) |
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Biographical Satire | WATSON, Doctor. He boswelled Sherlock Holmes. Source: Who was Who: 5000BC - 1914. |
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Plug-ins are programmed in the Objective-C language using the Cocoa frameworks, included with the Mac OS X operating system.
Apple bundles a similar program, Sherlock 3, with its operating system. Advocates of Watson claim that Apple copied off their product without permission, compensation, and attribution. Apple, however, claims that a Watson-like program was simply the natural evolution of Sherlock 2.
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Watson, Arkansas
Geography
Watson is located at 33°53'33" North, 91°15'24" West (33.892511, -91.256688)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 288 people, 113 households, and 78 families residing in the city. The population density is 556.0/km² (1,414.6/mi²). There are 125 housing units at an average density of 241.3/km² (614.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 72.57% White, 24.65% Black or African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.69% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.39% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 113 households out of which 25.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% are married couples living together, 12.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% are non-families. 28.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 3.10.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $17,143, and the median income for a family is $33,889. Males have a median income of $30,625 versus $15,313 for females. The per capita income for the city is $13,631. 25.8% of the population and 22.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 40.5% are under the age of 18 and 23.0% are 65 or older.Watson, Illinois
Geography
Watson is located at 39°1'28" North, 88°34'6" West (39.024538, -88.568394)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 729 people, 245 households, and 191 families residing in the village. The population density is 287.2/km² (746.0/mi²). There are 264 housing units at an average density of 104.0/km² (270.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 98.22% White, 0.00% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.41% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 0.14% from two or more races. 1.10% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 245 households out of which 51.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% are married couples living together, 14.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% are non-families. 20.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.98 and the average family size is 3.39.
In the village the population is spread out with 34.4% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 28 years. For every 100 females there are 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $39,028, and the median income for a family is $42,159. Males have a median income of $28,125 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the village is $13,000. 9.5% of the population and 9.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 12.6% are under the age of 18 and 12.2% are 65 or older.Watson, Minnesota
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 209 people, 86 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density is 448.3/km² (1,186.3/mi²). There are 98 housing units at an average density of 210.2/km² (556.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.69% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.96% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 3.35% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 3.35% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 86 households out of which 31.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% are married couples living together, 7.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% are non-families. 32.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 3.00.
In the city the population is spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 113.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 109.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $34,688, and the median income for a family is $45,000. Males have a median income of $25,781 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,617. 13.0% of the population and 7.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 8.3% are under the age of 18 and 32.0% are 65 or older.Watson, Missouri
Geography
Watson is located at 40°28'44" North, 95°37'26" West (40.478975, -95.623762)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²). 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 121 people, 40 households, and 32 families residing in the village. The population density is 424.7/km² (1,136.4/mi²). There are 58 housing units at an average density of 203.6/km² (544.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 99.17% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 2.48% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 40 households out of which 42.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% are married couples living together, 10.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% are non-families. 17.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.03 and the average family size is 3.38.
In the village the population is spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 128.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $27,750, and the median income for a family is $28,500. Males have a median income of $28,594 versus $23,000 for females. The per capita income for the village is $13,753. 7.4% of the population and 9.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 15.2% are under the age of 18 and 0.0% are 65 or older.Watson, New York
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 299.8 km² (115.8 mi²). 292.0 km² (112.7 mi²) of it is land and 7.8 km² (3.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.61% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 1,987 people, 772 households, and 562 families residing in the town. The population density is 6.8/km² (17.6/mi²). There are 1,652 housing units at an average density of 5.7/km² (14.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.49% White, 0.40% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.40% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. 0.50% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 772 households out of which 33.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% are married couples living together, 6.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% are non-families. 21.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 2.96.
In the town the population is spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 108.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $35,000, and the median income for a family is $38,438. Males have a median income of $28,208 versus $20,913 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,708. 11.3% of the population and 8.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 13.5% are under the age of 18 and 14.2% are 65 or older.
Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Watson (software)."
Synonyms: WatsonSynonyms: James Dewey Watson (n), James Watson (n), John Broadus Watson (n), Thomas Augustus Watson (n). (additional references) |
Crosswords: Watson |
| English words defined with "Watson": Henry Watson Fowler ♦ James Dewey Watson, James Watson, John Broadus Watson ♦ Thomas Augustus Watson. (references) |
| Specialty definitions using "Watson": CPU Wars ♦ double helix ♦ FOLLY ♦ HOLMES ♦ Justing of Watson and Barbour ♦ WATSON, Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Watson's U statistic, Watson-Williams'test. (references) |
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Screenplays | Mr. Watson, come here, I need you! (The Story of Alexander Graham Bell; writing credit: Ray Harris; Lamar Trotti) | |
Clever | Sherlock Holmes never said "Elementary, my dear Watson. (references; author: unknown) | |
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| Thumbnail | Description & Credit | Thumbnail | Description & Credit |
 | Shows photo of Crick and Watson and their lifesize "Double Helix" model of DNA.Credit: Anthony Barrington Brown (photographer). |  | DHEW Secretary, Joseph A. Califano, with William C. Watson during his visit to CDC on April 5, 1977.Credit: CDC. |
 | Small commercial fishing craft tie up next to pleasure craft at Watson Island.Credit: America's Coastlines. |  | Watson, W., and W. Bean. Orchids: Their Culture and Management. London: L. Upcott Gill, 1893.Credit: USDA. |
 | Black farmer in Bolivar County, Mr. James Watson Jr., on his cotton picker.Credit: USDA. |  | Watson Creek Falls in the North Umpqua River area.Credit: John Anderson. |
 | Creek off from Watson Falls.Credit: John Anderson. |  | [Dr. James Watson speaking at the NIH Conference on DNA.].Credit: National Library of Medicine. |
 | Thomas Watson photographed by Ernest Edwards.Credit: National Library of Medicine. |  | Officers and men line the after deck as Captain Edward J. Moran, Commanding Officer, escorts Admiral Ernest J. King, Commander in Chief U.S. Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations, on an inspection of the ship, at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, 20 November 1942. Walking behind them is Rear Admiral A.E. Watson, Commandant 4th Naval District. Admiral King welcomed Boise upon her return to the United States to receive repairs for serious damage inflicted during the Battle of Cape Esperance, 11-12 October 1942.Credit: NAVY. |
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Richard Watson Gilder | A man not perfect, but of heart so high, of such heroic rage, That even his hopes became a part of earth's eternal heritage. |
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Economic History | Jordan | One such firm is Pharma International, whose joint venture partner is U.S.-based Watson Pharmaceuticals. (references) |
Lexicography | Devil's Dictionary | FOLLY, n. That "gift and faculty divine" whose creative and controlling energy inspires Man's mind, guides his actions and adorns his life. Folly! although Erasmus praised thee once In a thick volume, and all authors known, If not thy glory yet thy power have shown, Deign to take homage from thy son who hunts Through all thy maze his brothers, fool and dunce, To mend their lives and to sustain his own, However feebly be his arrows thrown, Howe'er each hide the flying weapons blunts. All-Father Folly! be it mine to raise, With lusty lung, here on his western strand With all thine offspring thronged from every land, Thyself inspiring me, the song of praise. And if too weak, I'll hire, to help me bawl, Dick Watson Gilder, gravest of us all. Aramis Loto Frope |
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| "Watson" is generally used as a noun (proper) -- approximately 99.50% of the time. "Watson" is used about 997 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Noun (proper) | 99.5% | 992 | 7,403 |
| Noun (singular) | 0.5% | 5 | 157,705 |
| Total | 100.00% | 997 | N/A |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
| The following table summarizes the usage of "Watson" based on a population census conducted in the United States. Ranks and frequencies are based on all names reported and classified. |
| Name | Usage/Gender | Usage per 100 million Persons | Rank in USA |
| Watson | Last name | 103,000 | 72 |
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| Country | Name |
| USA | Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc |
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Source: compiled by the editor from Icon Group International, Inc.
1. Watson, AR (city, FIPS 73550) 2. Watson, IL (village, FIPS 79241) 3. Watson, MN (city, FIPS 68656) 4. Watson, MO (village, FIPS 77848) 5. Watson, OK |
Expressions using "Watson": Henry Watson Fowler ♦ James Dewey Watson ♦ James Watson ♦ John Broadus Watson ♦ Thomas Augustus Watson ♦ Watson Wyatt Worldwide. Additional references. | |
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Beginning with "Watson": Watson-crick, Watson-forbes, Watson-jone, Watson-jones, Watson-macdonald, Watson-marlow, Watson-watt, Watson-wentworth, Watson-Williams'test. | |
Ending with "Watson": Gretton-watson, Seton-watson. | |
Containing "Watson": Charles Watson-Wentworth. | |
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| The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com. |
| Expression | Frequency per Day | Expression | Frequency per Day |
emma watson | 5,074 | emma interview watson | 69 |
watson | 521 | realty.com watson | 64 |
watson realty | 446 | watson and crick | 64 |
emma picture watson | 391 | holmes sherlock watson | 64 |
tom watson | 336 | graham watson | 60 |
watson pharmaceutical | 286 | emma watson.com | 60 |
barry watson | 213 | montgomery watson | 55 |
emily watson | 213 | john watson | 55 |
watson wyatt | 205 | 349 watson | 54 |
angela watson | 178 | dale watson | 53 |
dr watson | 175 | watson real estate | 51 |
emma pic watson | 173 | emma gallery watson | 49 |
doc watson | 165 | clinic watson | 48 |
russell watson | 159 | johnny guitar watson | 47 |
pool watson | 115 | john b watson | 46 |
gene watson | 102 | alberta watson | 44 |
james watson | 83 | bob watson | 42 |
emma photo watson | 79 | reality watson | 41 |
wayne watson | 77 | watson laboratory | 41 |
keely watson | 74 | bruce edwards tom watson | 40 |
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| Language | Translations for "Watson"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | ||||||||||
Chinese | åŽæ£®. (various references) | ||||||||||
Danish | Watson-Williams-test (Watson-Williams'test), Watson-Crick-modellen (Watson-Crick rules). (various references) | ||||||||||
Dutch | wet van Watson en Crick (Watson-Crick rules), test van Watson & Williams (Watson-Williams'test). (various references) | ||||||||||
Finnish | Watsonin-Williamsin testi (Watson-Williams'test), Watson-Crickin molekyylimalli (Watson-Crick rules). (various references) | ||||||||||
French | test de Watson-Williams (Watson-Williams'test), paire de Watson-Crick (Watson-Crick base pair), loi de Watson et Crick (Watson-Crick rules). (various references) | ||||||||||
German | Watson-Williams-Test (Watson-Williams'test), Watson-Crick-Modell (Watson-Crick rules). (various references) | ||||||||||
Greek | Îλεγχος Watson-Williams (Watson-Williams'test), νόμος των Watson και Crick (Watson-Crick rules). (various references) | ||||||||||
Italian | test di Watson-Williams (Watson-Williams'test), legge di Watson e Crick (Watson-Crick rules), coppia di basi di Watson e Crick (Watson-Crick base pair). (various references) | ||||||||||
Pig Latin | atsonway prueba de Watson-Williams (Watson-Williams'test), par de bases Watson-Crick (Watson-Crick base pair), modelo de Watson-Crick (Watson-Crick rules), modelo de Watson y Crick (Watson-Crick rules). (various references) | ||||||||||
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"Watson" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: Vatson, Watcyn, waton, Watsonia, Whashton, Witzum. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
| Words within the letters "a-n-o-s-t-w" | |
-1 letter: nowts, santo, towns, wants, wonts. | |
-2 letters: ants, awns, naos, nota, nows, nowt, oast, oats, owns, sawn, snaw, snot, snow, sown, staw, stoa, stow, swan, swat, swot, tans, taos, taws, tons, town, tows, twas, twos, wans, want, wast, wats, wons, wont, wost, wots. | |
-3 letters: ant, awn, naw, nos, not, now, oat, ons, own, sat. | |
| Words containing the letters "a-n-o-s-t-w" | |
+1 letter: wantons. | |
+2 letters: downcast, fanworts, outfawns, outgnaws, sandwort, townsman, wainscot, whatnots. | |
+3 letters: boatswain, daneworts, dawsonite, downbeats, downcasts, downstage, downstate, hawthorns, nanowatts, narrowest, pastedown, sandworts, satinwood, stonewall, stoneware, takedowns, teardowns, townscape, wainscots, wantoners. | |
+4 letters: boatswains, dawsonites, downdrafts, downstages, downstairs, downstater, downstates, downstream, frontwards, northwards, outwasting, paintworks, pastedowns, satinwoods, shantytown, stonewalls, stonewares, stuntwoman, townscapes, townswoman, wagonettes, wainscoted, waitperson, walkathons, wantonness, warbonnets, warrantors, womanliest, wyandottes. | |
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Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)57 61 74 73 6F 6E |
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