The Computer World

the non-physical space in which communication over computer networks takes place

With the rise of social media platforms, interactions in cyberspace have become increasingly common.

relating to or using signals in which information is represented through constant changing of physical quantities

The record player uses analog technology to reproduce sound from vinyl records.

pertaining to or involving of two distinct elements or parts

Binary thinking can oversimplify complex issues by reducing them to two opposing positions.

to store or preserve documents or records for long-term keeping and future use

They decided to archive the historical documents in the library's special collections.

the act of providing assistance or support to someone or something

The soldier was relieved to see backup arrive just in time.

the symbol (\), used in some computer commands

(in a computer, phone, etc.) a key on the keyboard used to erase the last letter or go backward

each of the several keys at the top of a computer keyboard marked with (F) and a number that make the computer perform particular operations

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

I love the sound of my boots clicking on the wooden floor.

botfly larva; typically develops inside the body of a horse or sheep or human

to hide or store something for future use

The survivalist decided to cache food and supplies in a hidden bunker.

a small board that has a clip on top for holding sheets of paper

The nurse carried a clipboard with patient charts as she made her rounds in the hospital.

a unit for measuring the size of computer data that equals 8 bits

The text file is 1 megabyte in size, which is equivalent to 8 million bytes.

(in electronic devices such as computers, etc.) the main printed circuit board that makes it possible for all the parts of a computer to communicate

If the motherboard breaks, the whole computer may stop working.

located or provided on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

The on-board doctor checked passengers throughout the flight.

the smallest unit of an image on the screen that collectively can form a whole image

a device that allows the computer to read the data on a computer disk and transfer data to or from it

someone who drives a vehicle

I waved to the bus driver as I got off at my stop.

the speed at which a computer can process information, expressed in (MHz)

The new processor boasts a clock speed of 3.6 GHz.

(computing) a type of software stored in a way that it cannot be modified or erased

The router's firmware was updated to fix security vulnerabilities.

a software designed to disrupt or damage the computer without the user knowing

the ability of a computer, software, or equipment to work with another device or software

Check the software's compatibility before installing it on your computer.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

(computing) to detect and remove faults in a software

The software developer spent hours debugging the program to identify and fix the errors.

to arrange something, such as text or data, in a specific structure or layout

The graphic designer formatted the report, ensuring consistency in font styles and page layout for a professional look.

the part of something that is located at or near the farthest point from the front

The back end of the truck was loaded with heavy furniture.

the part of an object, vehicle, or structure that faces forward or is most visible

The front end of the car was badly dented in the accident.

(in chemistry) a surface forming a boundary between two different physical phases, materials, or substances

The interface between oil and water is clearly visible in the beaker.

(computing) to illegally access a computer system, network, or online account in order to find, use, or change the information it contains

Hackers may try to hack into your email account to send spam messages to your contacts.

to transform data into a coded form

Computer programmers encode sensitive information to protect it from unauthorized access.

to convert data or information into a coded form, mainly to prevent unauthorized access

The company encrypts sensitive customer data to protect it from hackers.

(of drugs, muscles, or similar agents) producing a combined effect greater than their individual effects

The two medications are interactive and require careful dosing.

a brief pause or interruption in an activity

The coach called a time out during the game.

(computing) describing a computer program whose source code is available to everyone

The team decided to use an open-source software for the new project.

a network for communication between computers, usually within a building

A local area network (LAN) is a network that connects computers and devices within a limited geographical area, such as a home, office, or school.

an electronic device that uses telephone lines to send and receive data between two computers

The modem stopped working, so we lost internet access.

the visual interaction that users have with the computer through icons, menus, etc.

The software update included a new graphical user interface.

the part of a computer where operations are controlled and executed

an electronic device that connects computer networks and sends data between networks

The router distributes the internet connection to all devices in the home.