(computer science) the interval between the time data is requested by the system and the time the data is provided by the drive; "acce…
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(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.(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.(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.(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.(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally…
Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.(computer science) a computer file dedicated to storing and updating computer backups
Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.(computer science) a block (usually one sector) that cannot reliably hold data
Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.(computer science) a data transmission rate (bits/second) for modems
Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.(computer science) a data transmission rate (bits/second) for modems
Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.(computer science) a second test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by an outside organization
Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.(computer science) a computer file containing machine-readable information that must be read by an application; characters use all 8 b…
Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.(computer science) the rate at which data is transferred (as by a modem)
Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.(computer science) the rate at which data is transferred (as by a modem)
Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for dif…
Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for dif…
Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; "the CPU and the memory form…
Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; "the CPU and the memory form…
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A word or words added to quality or amplify the force of other words; as, the History of the American Revolution, where the words in i…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: database, information, words.A diphthong in the Latin language; used also by the Saxon writers. It answers to the Gr. ai. The Anglo-Saxon short ae was generally re…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: database, information, words.Distinctly uttered; spoken so as to be intelligible; characterized by division into words and syllables; as, articulate speech, sounds…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: database, information, words.a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states; "the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: database, information, words.An indignity offered to God in words, writing, or signs; impiously irreverent words or signs addressed to, or used in reference to, Go…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: database, information, words.Keeping certain study information hidden to reduce biased behaviour or judgement.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: database, information, words.A word or combination of words sung or spoken in the practice of magic; a magical combination of words, characters, etc.; an incantati…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: database, information, words.A sheet of paper, pasteboard, or the like, on which information is exhibited, esp. when the information is arranged in tabular form; a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: database, information, words.The act of citing a passage from a book, or from another person, in his own words; also, the passage or words quoted; quotation.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: database, information, words.(computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: database, information, words.Clear and brief without leaving out what matters.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: database, information, words.a software system that facilitates the creation and maintenance and use of an electronic database
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: database, information, words.a software system that facilitates the creation and maintenance and use of an electronic database
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