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Node
Software Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: In a Kubernetes cluster, a node is a worker machine (physical or virtual) that runs containerized applications. Each node contains the necessary services to run pods and is managed by the control plane.
Example in context
“The node failed due to a disk error, causing all its pods to be rescheduled onto healthy nodes.”
“Disk hatası nedeniyle düğüm arızalandı ve tüm bölmeleri sağlıklı düğümlere yeniden planlandı.”
Where engineers use it
The term 'node' is used when discussing Kubernetes cluster architecture. Engineers refer to nodes to talk about resource capacity, pod scheduling, and node maintenance. Understanding node operations is key for cluster scaling and troubleshooting.
Synonyms: worker node, K8s node
In Electrical Engineering
A node in circuit theory is a point where two or more circuit elements connect, used as a reference for voltage measurement or as a junction for applying Kirchhoff's Current Law.
“Identify the node between the resistor and the capacitor to apply Kirchhoff's Current Law for nodal analysis.”
Practice: can you use “Node” at work?
A node in your Kubernetes cluster shows a disk pressure condition. Explain the likely causes and the steps you would take to resolve the issue without downtime.
Show a model answer
“That application is resource-intensive; we need to move it to a node with more memory.”
“Node” in 21 languages
| English | Node |
|---|---|
| Turkish | düğüm |
| French | nœud |
| German | Knoten |
| Spanish | nodo |
| Chinese | 节点 |
| Arabic | عقدة |
| Portuguese | nó |
| Russian | узел |
| Japanese | ノード |
| Italian | nodo |
| Vietnamese | nút |
| Hindi | नोड |
| Thai | โหนด |
| Indonesian | node |
| Korean | 노드 |
| Bengali | নোড |
| Dutch | knoop |
| Swedish | nod |
| Finnish | solmu |
| Ukrainian | вузол |
Frequently asked questions
What does Node mean in engineering?
In a Kubernetes cluster, a node is a worker machine (physical or virtual) that runs containerized applications. Each node contains the necessary services to run pods and is managed by the control plane. In Software Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Node?
Node is pronounced /noʊd/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Node used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The node failed due to a disk error, causing all its pods to be rescheduled onto healthy nodes.”
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