TechnologyAugust 27, 2026

singulate

SING-gyuh-layt

Definition

To separate individual items, components, or parts from a larger sheet, panel, or grouping.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Latin 'singulus,' meaning 'single' or 'individual.' It entered English to describe the act of isolating a single entity from a collective.

In the news

In the context of the electronics sector, the article explains how ultraviolet laser systems are used to singulate individual printed circuit boards from larger panels, allowing for precise separation without damaging delicate traces.

Laser Cutting Machine: Precision Technology for Modern Manufacturing and Design

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