Computer science
Definitions about computer science including computing fundamentals vocabulary, protocol and standards terminology, words about microprocessors and terms used in electronics.
Electronics
Terms related to electronics, including definitions about electrical components and words and phrases about computers, laptops parts, digital cameras, televisions and home appliances.
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soap opera effect (motion interpolation)
The soap opera effect is the colloquial name for a visual effect caused by motion interpolation on television sets that some people find undesirable.
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audio
Audio is sound that is within the acoustic range of human hearing.
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microchip
A microchip -- also called a chip, computer chip or integrated circuit (IC) -- is a unit of integrated circuitry that is manufactured at a microscopic scale using a semiconductor material, such as silicon or, to a lesser degree, germanium.
Internet technologies
This WhatIs.com glossary contains terms related to Internet technologies, including definitions about port numbers, standards and protocols and words and phrases about how the Internet works.
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tvOS
TvOS is the operating system that runs on the 4th and 5th generation Apple TV digital media player.
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User Principal Name (UPN)
In Microsoft Active Directory, a User Principal Name (UPN) is a username and domain in an email address format.
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search engine results page (SERP)
A search engine results page (SERP) is the list of results that a search engine returns in response to a specific word or keyword phrase query.
IT standards and organizations
Terms related to information technology (IT) standards, including definitions about IT organizations and words and phrases about policies and compliance.
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logical OR symbol
In mathematics, the logical OR symbol is a Boolean function that is positioned between two statements to indicate an inclusive disjunction between them.
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Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is a specification for a set of communication protocols to standardize the way wireless devices, such as mobile phones and radio transceivers, can be used for internet access, including email, the web, newsgroups and instant messaging.
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barcode (or bar code)
A barcode (sometimes seen as two words, bar code) is the small image of lines (bars) and spaces that is affixed to retail store items, identification cards and postal mail to identify a particular product number, person or location.
Microprocessors
Terms related to microprocessors, including definitions about silicon chips and words and phrases about computer processors.
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pipelining
Pipelining is the process of storing and prioritizing computer instructions that the processor executes.
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microchip
A microchip -- also called a chip, computer chip or integrated circuit (IC) -- is a unit of integrated circuitry that is manufactured at a microscopic scale using a semiconductor material, such as silicon or, to a lesser degree, germanium.
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USART (universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter)
A USART (universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter) is hardware that enables a device to communicate using serial protocols.
Robotics
Terms related to robotics, including definitions about consumer or manufacturing robots and words and phrases about stepper motor systems, XY positioning tables, automation and artificial intelligence.
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robotic surgery (robot-assisted surgery)
Robotic surgery is the use of computer technologies working in conjunction with robot systems to perform medical procedures.
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social robot
A social robot is an artificial intelligence (AI) system that is designed to interact with humans and other robots.
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biotechnology (biotech)
Biotechnology is the use of biology to develop new products, methods and organisms intended to improve human health and society.