Jalisa Eady
DefinitionsMr. Gabbard Pd.1
2-2-2012
Application
• A computer program with an interface, enabling people to use the computer as a tool to accomplish a specific task.
• Word processing, spreadsheet, and communications software are all examples of applications.
• Synonym: program• Antonym: file
Bit
• A single, basic unit of information, used in connection with computers and information theory.
• I have a bit on my technology computer.
• Synonym: Letter
• Antonym: Word
Byte• A group of bits,
usually eight, processed as a single unit of data.
• A byte has 8 units of data.
• Synonym: Alphabet
• Antonym: Numbers
Backup
• a copy or duplicate version, especially of a file, program, or entire computer system, retained for use in the event that the original is in some way rendered unusable.
• The backup on my computer broke and I had to replace it.
• Synonym: Copy• Antonym: Shred
Data
• A single piece of information, as a fact, statistic, or code; an item of data
• Data are entered by terminal for immediate processing by the computer.
• Synonym: Information• Antonym: No Information
Memory
• Random access memory or read-only memory, but in the general sense it can be any device that can hold data in machine readable format.
• The memory on my computer is very weak.
• Synonym: Don’t Forget• Antonym: Forgetting
Server
• Computer or software that performs administration or coordination functions within a network.
• The server in my computer is very fast acting.
• Synonym: Principal• Antonym: Students
Database
• One or more large structured sets of persistent data, usually associated with software to update and query the data.
• A simple database might be a single file containing many records.
• Synonym: Filing Cabinet• Antonym: Folder
Keyboard
• A set of keys, usually arranged in tiers, for operating a typewriter, typesetting machine, computer terminal, or the like.
• I don’t know how too type without looking at the keyboard.
• Synonym: Phone Pad• Antonym: Mouse
Website
• Any computer on the internet running a world web server process.
• I use websites everyday too look at different things.
• Synonym: Wikispaces
• Antonym: Program
Upload
• To transfer (software, data, character sets, etc.) from a smaller to a larger computer.
• I uploaded all my pictures to my computer.
• Synonym: Transfer• Antonym: Download
Hard Drive
• A disk drive containing a hard disk.
• I use hard drives to save all my information on the computer.
• Synonyn: Storage• Antonym: Software
Menu
• A list from which the user may select an operation to be performed.
• I see a lot of menu’s when I go out to eat.
• Synonym: Tool bar• Antonym: Icon
Crash
• 1. A sudden, usually drastic failure.
• When I pulled up my desktop my computer crashed.
• Synonym: Failure• Antonym:
Accomplish