(computing theory) A theorem stating that it is impossible for a distributed data store to simultaneously provide more than two of three guarantees: consistency (every read receives the most recent write or an error), availability (every request receives a non-error response, without the guarantee that it contains the most recent write), and partition tolerance (the system continues to operate despite an arbitrary number of messages being dropped or delayed between nodes).

Alternative form of microbrewery

A building where beer is produced. / A company that brews beer.

plural of brewery

plural of micro-brewery

(pathology) A condition in which the contents of the sufferer’s stomach ferment, creating alcohol.

(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, vulgar, slang, idiomatic) Is unable even to organise a project that requires no planning; is incompetent.

Collectable items associated with a brewery or one of its brands.

(dated) A female brewer.

plural of breweress