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For the use of the verb in cricket, see Googly. In Cricket, a googly is a type of delivery bowled by a right-arm Leg spin bowler. For other uses, see Google (disambiguation).

The verb to google (also spelled to Google) refers to using the Google search engine to obtain information on the Web. For English usage of verbs see the wiki article English verbs. Google search is a Web search engine owned by Google Inc, and it is the most used search engine on the Web. WEB is a Computer programming system created by Donald E Knuth as the first implementation of what he called " Literate programming " the For example, "Mary googled for recipes. " A neologism arising from the popularity and dominance[1] of the eponymous search engine, the American Dialect Society chose it as the "most useful word of 2002. A neologism (from Greek neo = "new" + logos = "word" is a word that although devised relatively recently in a specific time period has been The American Dialect Society, founded in 1889 is a Learned society "dedicated to the study of the English language in North America, and of other " [2] It was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary on June 15, 2006,[3] and to the 11th edition of the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary in July 2006. The Oxford English Dictionary ( OED) published by the Oxford University Press (OUP is a comprehensive Dictionary of the English Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Merriam-Webster, which was originally the G & C Merriam Company of Springfield Massachusetts, is an American company that publishes reference books July 2006 was a month with thirty-one days The following events also occurred during the month [4] The first recorded usage of google used as a verb was on July 8, 1998, by Larry Page himself, who wrote on a mailing list: "Have fun and keep googling!"[5]

Fearing the dilution and potential loss of its trademark, Google has attempted to discourage use of the word as a verb, particularly when used as a synonym for general web searching. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Lawrence Edward "Larry" Page (born March 26 1973 is an American Entrepreneur who co-founded the Google Web search engine, now Trademark dilution is a Trademark law concept permitting the owner of a famous trademark to forbid others from using that mark in a way that would lessen its uniqueness A trademark or trade mark, represented by the symbols ™ and ®, or mark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual Google Inc is an American public corporation, earning revenue from advertising related to its Internet search, e-mail, online In February 23, 2003[6], the company sent a cease and desist letter to Paul McFedries, creator of Word Spy, a website that tracks neologisms. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. A cease and desist (also called C & D) is an order or request to halt an activity or else face legal action Paul McFedries (born 23 August 1959) is a Canadian Author of more than 40 computer books that have sold 3 million copies worldwide A neologism (from Greek neo = "new" + logos = "word" is a word that although devised relatively recently in a specific time period has been [7] In an article in the Washington Post, Frank Ahrens discussed the letter he received from a Google lawyer that demonstrated "appropriate" and "inappropriate" ways to use the verb "google". The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D [8] It was reported that, in response to this concern, lexicographers for the Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary lowercased the actual entry for the word, google, while maintaining the capitalization of the search engine in their definition, "to use the Google search engine to seek online information" (a concern which did not deter the Oxford editors from preserving the history of both "cases"). A lexicographer is a person devoted to the study of Lexicography, especially an author of a Dictionary. Merriam-Webster, which was originally the G & C Merriam Company of Springfield Massachusetts, is an American company that publishes reference books Google search is a Web search engine owned by Google Inc, and it is the most used search engine on the Web. [9] In October 25, 2006, Google sent a plea to the public requesting that "you should please only use 'Google' when you’re actually referring to Google Inc. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. and our services. "[10]

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  1. ^ Burns, Enid (June 19, 2007). A genericized trademark (also known as a generic trademark or proprietary eponym) is a Trademark or Brand name that has become the colloquial grep is a command line text search utility originally written for Unix. Search engine test refers to the act of using a Search engine to Test how popular a term is Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Top 10 Search Providers, April 2007. SearchEngineWatch. com. Retrieved on 2007-08-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation
  2. ^ 2002 Words of the Year. American Dialect Society (January 13, 2003). Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-08-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation
  3. ^ Bylund, Anders. "To Google or Not to Google. " The Motley Fool. The Motley Fool is a commercial Website about Stocks investing, and Personal finance. July 5, 2006. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on March 28, 2007. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  4. ^ Harris, Scott D. "Dictionary adds verb: to google. " San Jose Mercury News. The San Jose Mercury News is the major daily Newspaper in San Jose California and Silicon Valley. July 7, 2006. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on July 7, 2006. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  5. ^ Page, Larry (July 8, 1998). Lawrence Edward "Larry" Page (born March 26 1973 is an American Entrepreneur who co-founded the Google Web search engine, now Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Google Search Engine: New Features. Google Friends Mailing List. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada.
  6. ^ McFedries, Paul (February 23, 2003). Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Google trademark concerns. American Dialect Society Mailing List. Retrieved on 2007-08-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation
  7. ^ Duffy, Jonathan. "Google calls in the 'language police'. " BBC News. June 20, 2003. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on July 7, 2006. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  8. ^ Frank Ahrens. "So Google Is No Brand X, but What Is 'Genericide'?", Washington Post, 2006-08-05. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Retrieved on 2006-08-05. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia.  
  9. ^ Noon, Chris. "Brin, Page See 'Google' Take Its Place In Dictionary. " Forbes. Forbes is an American Publishing and media company Its flagship publication Forbes magazine is published bi-weekly July 6, 2006. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on July 7, 2006. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  10. ^ Krantz, Michael (October 25, 2006). Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Do you "Google?". The Official Google Blog. Retrieved on 2007-08-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation
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