2.0
See also: 20 and 20.
Translingual
Noun
2.0
- (technology, Internet) The second version of something.
Related terms
- 1.0
English
Etymology
From the ellipsis of (version + ) 2 + . + 0, as used in the identification of product versions, especially in the microcomputer software industry.
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /tu pɔɪnt oʊ/, [tʰu̟ pʰɔ̃ɪ̃ˈnoʊ]
Adjective
2.0 (not comparable)
- A second major version of something or, figuratively, of someone.
- 2007 January 24, Paul West, “Despite Woes, Bush Shows Resolve”, in The Sun, Baltimore, MD:
- Later that year, Bush 2.0 was launched, when he stood before Congress to reassure a nation unhinged by the terror of Sept. 11
- 2010, Jeffrey M. Stonecash, New Directions in American Political Parties, page 230:
- Dubbed “Barack Obama 2.0” by insiders, the plan called for hiring full-time organizers to mobilize the Internet-based grassroots network
- 2011 February 7, “Christina Aguilera's anthem not so Super”, in Chicago Tribune:
- We need a new draft for 2011, because in America 2.0, our national anthem should be almost tweet-able.
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Usage notes
- Usually used as an attributive modifier after the noun modified.
Derived terms
- Web 2.0