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CLI

a user interface in which you type commands instead of choosing them from a menu or selecting an icon

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Interface noun · 85% connection

(chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Human-computer interaction, Computer science.
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User interface noun · 85% connection

(computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact…

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Command line interface noun · 85% connection

a user interface in which you type commands instead of choosing them from a menu or selecting an icon

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Graphical user interface noun · 85% connection

a user interface based on graphics (icons and pictures and menus) instead of text; uses a mouse as well as a keyboard as an input devi…

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GUI noun · 85% connection

a user interface based on graphics (icons and pictures and menus) instead of text; uses a mouse as well as a keyboard as an input devi…

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Human-computer interaction, Computer science.
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Access time noun · 78% connection

(computer science) the interval between the time data is requested by the system and the time the data is provided by the drive; "acce…

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.
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Accumulator register noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a register that has a built-in adder that adds an input number to the contents of the register

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Alpha test noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer

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Antialiasing noun · 78% connection

(computer graphics) a technique that is used to smooth jagged distortions in curves and diagonal lines so they appear smoother

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Backup noun · 78% connection

the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"

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Backup file noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a computer file dedicated to storing and updating computer backups

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Bad block noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a block (usually one sector) that cannot reliably hold data

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Baud noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a data transmission rate (bits/second) for modems

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Baud rate noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a data transmission rate (bits/second) for modems

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Beta test noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a second test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by an outside organization

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Binary file noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a computer file containing machine-readable information that must be read by an application; characters use all 8 b…

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Bits per second noun · 78% connection

(computer science) the rate at which data is transferred (as by a modem)

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Antonomasia noun · 78% connection

The use of some epithet or the name of some office, dignity, or the like, instead of the proper name of the person; as when his majest…

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Card noun · 78% connection

A piece of pasteboard, or thick paper, blank or prepared for various uses; as, a playing card; a visiting card; a card of invitation;…

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Carte noun · 78% connection

Bill of fare.

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Cascading menu noun · 78% connection

a secondary menu that appears while you are holding the cursor over an item on the primary menu

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Choice noun · 78% connection

Act of choosing; the voluntary act of selecting or separating from two or more things that which is preferred; the determination of th…

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Command line noun · 78% connection

commands that a user types in order to run an application

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Cursor noun · 78% connection

Any part of a mathematical instrument that moves or slides backward and forward upon another part.

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Dialog box noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user;…

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Disobey verb · 78% connection

Not to obey; to neglect or refuse to obey (a superior or his commands, the laws, etc.); to transgress the commands of (one in authorit…

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Diversification noun · 78% connection

The act of making various, or of changing form or quality.

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Drop-down menu noun · 78% connection

a menu of options that appears below the item when the computer user clicks on it

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Eclectic adjective · 78% connection

Selecting; choosing (what is true or excellent in doctrines, opinions, etc.) from various sources or systems; as, an eclectic philosop…

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Fare noun · 78% connection

To go; to pass; to journey; to travel.

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