(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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simultaneous processing by two or more processing units
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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 credit card processing bank; merchants receive credit for credit card receipts less a processing fee
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: simultaneous, processing, units.The simultaneous presence of conflicting feelings or attitudes.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: simultaneous, processing, units.A colorless liquid, CHBr3, having an agreeable odor and sweetish taste. It is produced by the simultaneous action of bromine and caust…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: simultaneous, processing, units.The simultaneous of a company in any noisy demonstration; as, a Chorus of shouts and catcalls.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: simultaneous, processing, units.(psychology) the configuration of smaller units of information into large coordinated units
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: simultaneous, processing, units.Agreement in a design or plan; union formed by mutual communication of opinions and views; accordance in a scheme; harmony; simultaneo…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: simultaneous, processing, units.an operation that controls the recording or processing or transmission of interpretation of data; "a control operation started the dat…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: simultaneous, processing, units.an operation that controls the recording or processing or transmission of interpretation of data; "a control operation started the dat…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: simultaneous, processing, units.a square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: simultaneous, processing, units.The manifoldness with which the fundamental units of time, length, and mass are involved in determining the units of other physical qu…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: simultaneous, processing, units.a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: simultaneous, processing, units.the simultaneous occurrence of symptoms of a mental disorder (as delusions) in two persons who are closely related (as siblings or man…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: simultaneous, processing, units.The sum of four units; four units or objects.
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