oracle
IPA: ˈɔrʌkʌɫ
noun
- A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
- A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
- A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
- (figuratively, archaic) Something said that must come true or cannot be countermanded; an inexorable command or declaration.
- A person considered to be a source of wisdom.
- A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
- A fortune-teller.
- One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
- (Jewish antiquity) The sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.
- (computing theory) A theoretical entity capable of answering some collection of questions.
- (cryptocurrencies) A third-party service that provides smart contracts with information from the outside world.
- (computing) A database management system (and its associated software) developed by the Oracle Corporation
verb
- (obsolete) To utter oracles or prophecies.
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Examples of "oracle" in Sentences
- Twelve books of Sibylline Oracles survive.
- He is traveled past the lands of the Oracle.
- The two find Rachel in the attic of the oracle.
- I am interested to hear the oracle of the Cabal.
- The oracle in the movie is managed by the Ephors.
- Seraph contacts Morpheus on behalf of the Oracle.
- That is the verdict of our oracle and the priests.
- Do u know of the Oracle in the Himalayan tradition
- No need to confound the site with the Oracle per se.
- The spirit of the oracle passes into Rachel and she becomes the new Oracle.
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