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Editor program

(computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data

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Editor noun · 86% connection

One who edits; esp., a person who prepares, superintends, revises, and corrects a book, magazine, or newspaper, etc., for publication.

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Research methods, Academic publishing.

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Linkage editor noun · 86% connection

an editor program that creates one module from several by resolving cross-references among the modules

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Research methods, Academic publishing.

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Text editor noun · 86% connection

(computer science) an application that can be used to create and view and edit text files

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Research methods, Academic publishing.

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Computer simulation noun · 85% connection

(computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program; "a simulation should imitate the internal proce…

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Research methods.

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Simulation noun · 85% connection

The act of simulating, or assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true; -- distinguished from dissimulation, which disguises o…

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Research methods.

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Data n. pl. · 85% connection

See Datum.

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Research methods.

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Encoding noun · 85% connection

the activity of converting data or information into code

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Research methods.

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encryption noun · 85% connection

A way of scrambling information so only authorised people can read it.

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Research methods.

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Information verb · 85% connection

The act of informing, or communicating knowledge or intelligence.

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Research methods.

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Accounting data noun · 84% connection

all the data (ledgers and journals and spreadsheets) that support a financial statement; can be hard copy or machine readable

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Research methods.

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Metadata noun · 84% connection

data about data; "a library catalog is metadata because it describes publications"

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Research methods.

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Raw data noun · 84% connection

unanalyzed data; data not yet subjected to analysis

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Research methods.

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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

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.

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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

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.

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American Standard Code for Information Interchange noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a code for information exchange between computers made by different companies; a string of 7 binary digits represen…

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.

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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

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.

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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"

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.

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Buffer noun · 78% connection

An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car.