file
(ɪl)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a collection of related computer data or program records stored by name.
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von neumann
(von Neumann, Neumann, John von Neumann)
Princeton's WordNet
United States mathematician who contributed to the development of atom bombs and of stored-program digital computers (1903-1957)
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neumann
(von Neumann, Neumann, John von Neumann)
Princeton's WordNet
United States mathematician who contributed to the development of atom bombs and of stored-program digital computers (1903-1957)
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john von neumann
(von Neumann, Neumann, John von Neumann)
Princeton's WordNet
United States mathematician who contributed to the development of atom bombs and of stored-program digital computers (1903-1957)
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expert system
(ˌɛk spərˈtiz)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a computer program that imitates the functions of a human expert in a particular field, as in diagnosing a problem, by using logical operations to draw inferences from a stored body of specialized knowledge.
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glycogen
(glycogen, animal starch)
Princeton's WordNet
one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body
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animal starch
(glycogen, animal starch)
Princeton's WordNet
one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body
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diagnostic program
(diagnostic program)
Princeton's WordNet
a program that recognizes and explains faults in the equipment or mistakes in a computer program
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trace program
(trace program)
Princeton's WordNet
a utility program that exhibits the sequence and results of executing the instructions in another program
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system program
(system program, systems program, systems software)
Princeton's WordNet
a program (as an operating system or compiler or utility program) that controls some aspect of the operation of a computer
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systems program
(system program, systems program, systems software)
Princeton's WordNet
a program (as an operating system or compiler or utility program) that controls some aspect of the operation of a computer
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systems software
(system program, systems program, systems software)
Princeton's WordNet
a program (as an operating system or compiler or utility program) that controls some aspect of the operation of a computer
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tsr
(ˈtsʊər ɪs, ˈtsɜr-)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a computer program with any of several ancillary functions, usu. held resident in RAM for instant activation while one is using another program.
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tv&hyphnb;m
(ˈtiˈvi)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a television program rating advising parents that a program is for mature audiences only and unsuitable for those under the age of 17.
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tv&hyphnb;14
(ˈtiˈvi)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a television program rating advising parents that a program is unsuitable for children under the age of 14.
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tv&hyphnb;g
(ˈtiˈvi)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a television program rating advising parents that a program is suitable for all ages.
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tv&hyphnb;y
(ˈtiˈvi)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a television program rating advising parents that a program is appropriate for children of all ages.
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tv&hyphnb;y7
(ˈtiˈvi)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a television program rating advising parents that a program is appropriate for children aged 7 and above.
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system program
(ˈsɪs təˌmaɪz)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a program, as an operating system, compiler, or utility program, that controls some aspect of the operation of a computer
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text editor
(ˈtɛkstˌbʊk)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a computer program for writing and modifying documents or program code on-screen, usu. having little or no formatting ability.
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trojan horse
(ˈtroʊ dʒən)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a nonreplicating computer program planted illegally in another program to do damage locally when the software is activated.
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quiz show
(ˈkwɪzˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a radio or television program in which contestants compete, often for prizes, by answering questions. Also called quiz program.
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parameter
(əˈræm ɪ tər)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a variable that must be given a specific value during the execution of either a computer program or a procedure within a program.
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copy protection
(ˈkɒp i ɪst)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a method of preventing users of a computer program from making unauthorized copies, usu. through hidden instructions contained in the program code.
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worm
(ɜrm)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
computer code planted illegally in a software program so as to destroy data in any system that downloads the program, as by reformatting the hard disk.
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compiler
(compiler, compiling program)
Princeton's WordNet
(computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces an assembly language program
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compiling program
(compiler, compiling program)
Princeton's WordNet
(computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces an assembly language program
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tv&hyphnb;pg
(ˈtiˈvi)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a television program rating advising parents that some material in a program may be unsuitable for children. Compare PG.
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system command
(system command)
Princeton's WordNet
a computer user's instruction (not part of a program) that calls for action by the computer's executive program
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link
(link)
Princeton's WordNet
(computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list
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