Definition of "oracle" in English

noun

1. A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.

2. A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.

3. A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.

4. (figuratively, archaic) Something said that must come true or cannot be countermanded; an inexorable command or declaration.

5. A person considered to be a source of wisdom.

   • a literary oracle

6. A wise sentence or decision of great authority.

7. A fortune-teller.

8. One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.

9. (Jewish antiquity) The sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.

10. (computing theory) A theoretical entity capable of answering some collection of questions.

11. (cryptocurrencies) A third-party service that provides smart contracts with information from the outside world.

verb

1. (obsolete) To utter oracles or prophecies.