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December 31, 2019 31Dec2019 Definição
medical imaging (radiology)

Medical imaging, also known as radiology, is the field of medicine in which medical professionals recreate various images of parts of the body for diagnostic or treatment purposes. Continue Reading
December 31, 2019 31Dec2019 Definição
mob mentality (herd/hive mentality)

Mob mentality -- also called herd or hive mentality -- is the inclination that some humans have to be part of a large group, often neglecting their individual feelings in the process, and adopting the behaviors and actions of the people around them. Continue Reading
December 30, 2019 30Dec2019 Definição
Uber

Uber is a transportation company with an app that allows passengers to hail a ride and drivers to charge fares and get paid. Continue Reading

December 30, 2019 30Dec2019 Definição
P2P lending (peer-to-peer lending)

P2P lending (peer-to-peer lending) is a type of platform that allows participants to borrow and lend sums of money without having to rely on a conventional financial institution to control transactions. Continue Reading
December 30, 2019 30Dec2019 Definição
Martian address (Martian packet)

A Martian address is a source or destination IP address that apparently does not exist on Planet Earth and is, thus, invalid and/or non-routable. Continue Reading
December 30, 2019 30Dec2019 Definição
digital citizenship

Digital citizenship is the online presence, behaviors and response to others within a digital community where one is a member. Continue Reading
December 26, 2019 26Dec2019 Definição
ghosting (in the workplace)

Ghosting is to cease communications without notification. The use of the word "ghost" as a verb is used by employers to describe employees and potential employees who suddenly disappear. Continue Reading
December 23, 2019 23Dec2019 Definição
alphanumeric (alphameric)

Alphanumeric, also referred to as alphameric, is a term that encompasses all of the letters and numerals in a given language set. Continue Reading
December 23, 2019 23Dec2019 Definição
quality control (QC)

Quality control (QC) is a procedure or set of procedures intended to ensure that a manufactured product or performed service adheres to a defined set of quality criteria or meets the requirements of the client or customer. Continue Reading
December 20, 2019 20Dec2019 Definição
social learning theory

The social learning theory is the philosophy that people can learn from each other through observation, imitation and modeling. Continue Reading

September 19, 2019 19Sep2019 Definição
release train engineer (RTE)

A release train engineer (RTE) is an information technology (IT) professional in a large enterprise who drives continuous development initiatives while also acting as a full time chief scrum master for a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). SAFe is an ... Continue Reading
September 13, 2019 13Sep2019 Definição
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is a type of flat panel display which uses liquid crystals in its primary form of operation. Continue Reading
September 12, 2019 12Sep2019 Definição
Google Pay (Android Pay)

Google Pay is the search company’s electronic wallet and payment service offering. Continue Reading
September 12, 2019 12Sep2019 Definição
cyberpsychology

Cyberpsychology is the field of study pertaining to the way people interact through computers or digital devices and the emotional effects that usage has on the brain. Continue Reading
September 06, 2019 06Sep2019 Definição
booking engine

A booking engine is a software as a service (SaaS) application used by hospitality businesses to provides guests with the opportunity to reserve a property online. In computer programming, an engine is a program that performs a core or essential ... Continue Reading
September 05, 2019 05Sep2019 Definição
finite state machine

Finite state machine (FSM) is a term used by programmers, mathematicians and other professionals to describe a mathematical model for any system with a limited number of conditional states of being. Continue Reading
September 05, 2019 05Sep2019 Definição
operations research (OR)

Operations research (OR) is an analytical method of problem-solving and decision-making that is useful in the management of organizations. Continue Reading
September 05, 2019 05Sep2019 Definição
culture of failure (blameless culture)

A culture of failure is a set of shared values, goals and practices that encourages learning through experimentation. The goal of building a culture of failure is to create workflows that allow employees to learn from unsuccessful endeavors. Continue Reading
September 03, 2019 03Sep2019 Definição
browser

A browser is an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web. Continue Reading
August 31, 2019 31Aug2019 Definição
document-oriented database

A document-oriented database is a type of NoSQL database in which data is stored in binary document files. Document-oriented databases are often used by content management systems. Continue Reading
August 31, 2019 31Aug2019 Definição
natural language query

A natural language query is input that consists solely of terms or phrases spoken normally or entered as they might be spoken, without any non-language characters, such as the plus symbol or the asterisk, and without any special format or alteration... Continue Reading
August 27, 2019 27Aug2019 Definição
wake word

A wake word is a phrase spoken to the Amazon Echo hands-free speaker and virtual assistant that causes the device to "wake up" and process a user's request. Continue Reading
August 27, 2019 27Aug2019 Definição
Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO)

The Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) is a strategic, executive-level position responsible for developing, managing and applying health IT, health informatics and information management strategies. Continue Reading
August 23, 2019 23Aug2019 Definição
PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a file format used for lossless image compression. PNG has almost entirely replaced the Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) that was widely used in the past. Continue Reading
August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 Definição
Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)

Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) is software that performs a medical task without being part of a hardware device. Continue Reading
August 21, 2019 21Aug2019 Definição
read-only memory (ROM)

Read-only memory, or ROM, is a type of computer storage containing non-volatile, permanent data that, normally, can only be read, not written to. Continue Reading
August 20, 2019 20Aug2019 Definição
state of charge (SOC)

The state of charge (SOC) is a measurement of the amount of energy available in a battery at a specific point in time. SOC is expressed as a percentage. Continue Reading
August 16, 2019 16Aug2019 Definição
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that is tasked with defending the infrastructure of the internet and improving its resilience and security. Continue Reading
August 15, 2019 15Aug2019 Definição
low earth orbit (LEO) satellite

A low earth orbit (LEO) satellite is an object, generally an electronic piece of equipment, that circles around the earth at lower altitudes than geosynchronous satellites. Continue Reading
August 14, 2019 14Aug2019 Definição
stablecoin

Stablecoin is a fixed-price cryptocurrency whose market value is attached to another stable asset.. Continue Reading
August 14, 2019 14Aug2019 Definição
processor (CPU)

A processor is the logic circuitry that responds to and processes the basic instructions that drive a computer. Continue Reading
August 12, 2019 12Aug2019 Definição
cost per sale (CPS)

The cost per sale (CPS), also known as the pay per sale, is a metric used by advertising teams to determine the amount of money paid for every sale generated by a specific advertisement. Continue Reading
August 09, 2019 09Aug2019 Definição
.NET Framework

.NET Framework is a managed execution environment for Windows that allows software developers to create a software application in one programming language and be assured the app can work with code written in other languages. Continue Reading
August 06, 2019 06Aug2019 Definição
Nginx

Nginx (pronounced engine x) is open source webserver software that also performs reverse proxy, load balancing, email proxy and HTTP cache services. Continue Reading
July 31, 2019 31Jul2019 Definição
labor law

Labor law is legislation specifying responsibilities and rights in employment, particularly the responsibilities of the employer and the rights of the employee. Continue Reading
July 31, 2019 31Jul2019 Definição
service chaining

Service chaining, in an information technology (IT) context, is the addition of software-defined networking (SDN) capabilities in a specific sequence. Continue Reading
July 31, 2019 31Jul2019 Definição
evolutionary computation

Evolutionary computation is a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI) and is used extensively in complex optimization problems where there are many combinations and for continuous optimization. Continue Reading
July 30, 2019 30Jul2019 Definição
private certificate authority (CA)

Private CA stands for private certificate authority and is an enterprise specific certificate authority that functions like a publicly trusted CA but is exclusively run by or for the enterprise. Continue Reading
July 29, 2019 29Jul2019 Definição
Visual Basic (VB)

Visual Basic (VB) is an event-driven programming language and environment from Microsoft that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) which allows programmers to modify code by simply dragging and dropping objects and defining their behavior and ... Continue Reading
July 29, 2019 29Jul2019 Definição
CloudStack

Apache CloudStack is an open source infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platform that allows IT service providers to offer public cloud services. CloudStack can also be used by businesses that want to provide their own private cloud and hybrid clouds... Continue Reading
July 26, 2019 26Jul2019 Definição
labor productivity ratio

The labor productivity ratio is a metric expressing the number of work units produced per time worked. Continue Reading
July 25, 2019 25Jul2019 Definição
social currency

Social currency is the personal assets and attributes of an individual that help them succeed in interactive social channels. Continue Reading
July 24, 2019 24Jul2019 Definição
Milgram experiment (Behavioral Study on obedience)

The Milgram experiment is a famous psychological study exploring the willingness of individuals to follow the orders of authorities when those orders conflict with the individual’s own moral judgment. Continue Reading
July 24, 2019 24Jul2019 Definição
graph analytics

Graph analytics is a category of software tools and data mining techniques that help an analyst understand the relationship between entries in a graph database. Continue Reading
July 24, 2019 24Jul2019 Definição
acceptance test–driven development (ATDD)

Acceptance test–driven development (ATDD) is a collaborative process where developers, testers and business representatives come together to work out requirements, perceive potential pitfalls and reduce the chance of errors before coding begins. Continue Reading
July 24, 2019 24Jul2019 Definição
social media addiction

Social media addiction is an unhealthy dependence on interactive platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Continue Reading
July 24, 2019 24Jul2019 Definição
dopamine-driven feedback loop

A dopamine-driven feedback loop is a self-perpetuating circuit fueled by the way the neurotransmitter works with the brain’s reward system. Continue Reading
July 18, 2019 18Jul2019 Definição
compatibility test

A compatibility test is an assessment used to ensure a software application is properly working across different browsers, databases, operating systems (OS), mobile devices, networks and hardware. Continue Reading
July 16, 2019 16Jul2019 Definição
minimum marketable feature (MMF)

A minimum marketable feature (MMF) is the smallest set of functionality in a product that must be provided for a customer to recognize any value. Continue Reading
July 16, 2019 16Jul2019 Definição
busy lamp field (BLF)

A busy lamp field (BLF) is a light on a VoIP phone -- also known as an IP phone -- that tells end users when another extension within the system is in use by displaying a clear status on the phone's display. Continue Reading
July 15, 2019 15Jul2019 Definição
solar cooling

Solar cooling is a system that converts heat from the sun into cooling that can be used for refrigeration and air conditioning. Continue Reading
July 10, 2019 10Jul2019 Definição
spatial intelligence

Spatial intelligence is the concept of being able to successfully perceive and derive insight from visual data. Continue Reading
July 08, 2019 08Jul2019 Definição
FOMO (fear of missing out)

The fear of missing out (FOMO) is an emotional response to the belief that other people are living better, more satisfying lives or that important opportunities are being missed. Continue Reading
July 04, 2019 04Jul2019 Definição
gaming disorder

Gaming disorder is the obsessive and compulsive overuse of internet games and video games as an escape from life, resulting in the prioritization of gaming over daily activities and interests and the continuation of gaming despite the negative ... Continue Reading
July 04, 2019 04Jul2019 Definição
morphological analysis

Morphological analysis is the process of examining possible resolutions to unquantifiable, complex problems involving many factors. Continue Reading
June 30, 2019 30Jun2019 Definição
AI democratization

AI democratization is the spread of artificial intelligence development to a wider user base that includes those without specialized knowledge of AI. Continue Reading
June 29, 2019 29Jun2019 Definição
currency

Currency is anything that is generally accepted to have value as a medium of exchange so that it can be traded for goods and services. Continue Reading
June 29, 2019 29Jun2019 Definição
social comparison

Social comparison can lead to issues caused by the fear of missing out (FOMO), including anxiety, depression and a lack of self-esteem. Continue Reading
June 27, 2019 27Jun2019 Definição
chiplet

A chiplet is a sub processing unit, usually controlled by a I/O controller chip on the same package. Continue Reading
June 25, 2019 25Jun2019 Definição
input validation attack

An input validation attack is any malicious action against a computer system that involves manually entering strange information into a normal user input field. Continue Reading
June 21, 2019 21Jun2019 Definição
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency of the United States (U.S.) federal government that preserves public confidence in the banking system by insuring deposits... (Continued) Continue Reading
June 18, 2019 18Jun2019 Definição
ghost worker

Ghost worker is a term coined by computer scientist Siddharth Suri and Harvard researcher Mary L. Gray to describe an emerging class of remote freelance workers who make their living by completing microtasks for cloud providers. Continue Reading
June 17, 2019 17Jun2019 Definição
information overload

Information overload is a state of being overwhelmed by the amount of data presented for one’s attention or processing. Continue Reading
June 07, 2019 07Jun2019 Definição
vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft

A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft is a vehicle that can depart, hover and land vertically. Continue Reading
June 07, 2019 07Jun2019 Definição
speculative execution

Speculative execution is an optimization technique in which a processor (CPU) performs a series of tasks before it is prompted to in order to have the information ready if it is required at any point. Continue Reading
June 04, 2019 04Jun2019 Definição
USB Killer

USB Killer is a device that connects to USB drives and delivers a surge which can damage or destroy unprotected hardware. Continue Reading
May 30, 2019 30May2019 Definição
BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code)

BASIC was an early programming language that is still among the simplest and most popular of programming languages. Continue Reading
May 30, 2019 30May2019 Definição
Common Language Runtime (CLR)

The Common Language Runtime (CLR) is programming that manages the execution of programs written in any of several supported languages, allowing them to share common object-oriented classes written in any of the languages. Continue Reading
May 29, 2019 29May2019 Definição
copypasta

Copypasta is a chunk of text that is repeatedly copied and pasted until it proliferates across the Web, gaining meme status. Continue Reading
May 29, 2019 29May2019 Definição
digital trust

Digital trust is the confidence users have in the ability of people, technology and processes to create a secure digital world. Continue Reading
May 29, 2019 29May2019 Definição
Ohm's Law

Ohm's Law is the mathematical relationship among electric current, resistance, and voltage. Continue Reading
May 29, 2019 29May2019 Definição
field-effect transistor (FET)

A field-effect transistor (FET) is a type of transistor commonly used for weak-signal amplification (for example, for amplifying wireless signals). Continue Reading
May 23, 2019 23May2019 Definição
flaky test

A ﬂaky test is a quality assurance (QA) test that fails to produces consistent results. Typically, a flaky test using the same software code and the same configuration will produce both a passing result and a failing result at some point in time. Continue Reading
May 23, 2019 23May2019 Definição
micro app

A micro app is a small, mobile application that is designed to perform one, simple task. Continue Reading
May 22, 2019 22May2019 Definição
attention economy

The attention economy is the collective human capacity to engage with the many elements in our environments that demand mental focus. Continue Reading
May 22, 2019 22May2019 Definição
GAFA (the big four)

GAFA is an acronym for Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon (the second and fourth companies are sometimes reversed in order). Continue Reading
May 17, 2019 17May2019 Definição
syslog

Syslog is an IETF RFC 5424 standard protocol for computer logging and collection that is popular in Unix-like systems including servers, networking equipment and IoT devices. Continue Reading
May 16, 2019 16May2019 Definição
front end and back end

Front end and back end are terms used by programmers and computer professionals to describe the layers that make up hardware, a computer program or a website which are delineated based on how accessible they are to a user. Continue Reading
May 06, 2019 06May2019 Definição
solar constant

A solar constant is a measurement of the solar electromagnetic radiation available in a meter squared at Earth's distance from the sun. Continue Reading
May 01, 2019 01May2019 Definição
nanocrystal

A nanocrystal is a crystalline particle with at least one dimension measuring less than 1000 nanometers (nm), where 1 nm is defined as 1 thousand-millionth of a meter (10-9 m). Continue Reading
April 30, 2019 30Apr2019 Definição
WebGL

WebGL is a graphics application programming interface (API) created for use in web applications. It is based off the open graphics language (OpenGL) embedded standard (ES). Continue Reading
April 30, 2019 30Apr2019 Definição
vision statement

A vision statement is an organization's declaration of its mid-term and long-term goals, stating what they want to become in the future. Vision statements act as a goal for a company to strive toward. Continue Reading
April 30, 2019 30Apr2019 Definição
semaphore

In programming, especially in Unix systems, semaphores are a technique for coordinating or synchronizing activities in which multiple processes compete for the same operating system resources. Continue Reading
April 24, 2019 24Apr2019 Definição
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a charted set of human requirements that are important for an individual to achieve complete development and self-actualization. Continue Reading
April 22, 2019 22Apr2019 Definição
data science platform

A data science platform is software that allows data scientists to uncover actionable insights from data and communicate those insights throughout an enterprise within a single environment. Continue Reading
April 17, 2019 17Apr2019 Definição
Text message abbreviations and acronyms

This handy fast reference will help you quickly understand hundreds of Text, Twitter and Chat abbreviations and acronyms that are popularly used in text messages and social media. Please bookmark this page and refer back to it as needed. Continue Reading
April 16, 2019 16Apr2019 Definição
AARRR metrics

AARRR metrics are a measured performance analysis of a startup businesses statistics centered around the response of customers. Continue Reading
April 16, 2019 16Apr2019 Definição
double blind test

Double blind test is an experiment where both the subject and observer are unaware that the exercise in practice is a test. Double blind testing is referred to as the gold standard of testing. Continue Reading
April 16, 2019 16Apr2019 Definição
competition law

Competition law is the body of legislation intended to prevent market distortion caused by anti-competitive practices on the part of businesses. Continue Reading
April 16, 2019 16Apr2019 Definição
market concentration

Market concentration is the distribution of a given market among the participating companies. Continue Reading
April 15, 2019 15Apr2019 Definição
security theater

Security theater includes any measures taken by a company or security team to create an atmosphere of safety that may only achieve the appearance of heightened security. Continue Reading
April 15, 2019 15Apr2019 Definição
anti-competitive practice

An anti-competitive practice is an action conducted by one or more businesses to make it difficult or impossible for other companies to enter or succeed in their market. Continue Reading
April 11, 2019 11Apr2019 Definição
Faraday cage

A Faraday cage is a metallic enclosure that prevents the entry or escape of an electromagnetic field (EM field). Continue Reading
April 11, 2019 11Apr2019 Definição
maturity grid (maturity model)

A maturity model is a matrix for evaluating an organization's level of progress towards a goal. Typically the matrix has ten rows or less -- the first row defines entry level and the last row defines fully-developed best practices. Continue Reading
April 05, 2019 05Apr2019 Definição
computational creativity (artificial creativity)

Computational creativity (artificial creativity), is the application of computer technologies to emulate, study, stimulate and enhance human creativity. Continue Reading
April 01, 2019 01Apr2019 Definição
baseband unit (BBU)

A baseband unit (BBU) is a device that interprets baseband frequencies in telecom systems including computer networks, the internet, phone networks and radio broadcasting systems. Continue Reading
March 29, 2019 29Mar2019 Definição
bell curve

A bell curve is a form of graph that is used to visualize the distribution of a set of chosen values across a specified group that tend to have a central, normal values, as peak with low and high extremes tapering off relatively symmetrically on ... Continue Reading
March 24, 2019 24Mar2019 Definição
natural number

A natural number is a number that occurs commonly and obviously in nature. Continue Reading
March 19, 2019 19Mar2019 Definição
distributed energy resources (DER)

Distributed energy resources (DER) are the combination of physical and virtual resources used in the production and storage of energy at or near where it will be used and separate from the main grid. Continue Reading
March 19, 2019 19Mar2019 Definição
PTO (paid time off, personal time off)

Paid time off (PTO) is a human resource management (HRM) policy that provides employees with a pool of bankable hours that can be used for any purpose. Continue Reading