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noun
- (computing) The software or hardware existing on any particular computer system.
- (programming) The environment of a function at a point during the execution of a program is the set of identifiers in the function's scope and their bindings at that point.
- The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.
- All the elements that affect a system or its inputs and outputs.
- The natural world or ecosystem.
- A particular political or social setting, arena or condition.
- (computing) The set of variables and their values in a namespace that an operating system associates with a process.
- the totality of surrounding conditions
- the area in which something exists or lives
noun
- (computing) A set of hardware and software operating in a computer.
- (multiplicity) A set of alters of a person, or the multiple (“an individual with multiple personalities”) who contains them.
- A group or set of related things that operate together as a complex whole.
- (physiology) A set of body organs having a particular function.
- (politics) A socioeconomic formation.
- (music) A set of staves linked by a brace that indicate instruments or sounds that are to be played simultaneously.
- (derogatory, preceded by the, often capitalized) The mainstream culture, controlled by the elites or government of a state, or a combination of them, seen as oppressive to the individual.
- (astronomy) A system in which two or more objects are bound to each other by gravity.
- (roleplaying games) A set of rules for a tabletop roleplaying game.
- (mathematics) A set of equations involving the same variables, which are to be solved simultaneously.
- (countable, uncountable) A method or way of organizing or planning.
- (philosophy) A comprehensive and logically organized set of propositions or philosophical beliefs.
- an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized
- a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts
- a procedure or process for obtaining an objective
- an organized structure for arranging or classifying
- a complex of methods or rules governing behavior
- the living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole
- instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
- (physical chemistry) a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium
- a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole
noun
noun
- (computing) A particular operating system or environment such as a database or other specific software; a particular type of computer or microprocessor, used for running other software.
- A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made.
- (politics, figurative) A political stance on a broad set of issues, which are called planks.
- (transport) A raised structure or other area alongside rails or a driveway alongside which vehicles stop to take in and discharge passengers.
- (nautical) A light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine.
- (footwear, in the plural) Ellipsis of platform shoe (“a kind of high shoe with an extra layer between the inner and outer soles”).
- (geology) A flat expanse of rock, often the result of wave erosion.
- (automotive) Ellipsis of car platform (“a set of components shared by several vehicle models”).
- (Myanmar) A sidewalk.
- A raised floor for any purpose, e.g. for workmen during construction, or formerly for military cannon.
- (figurative) A place or an opportunity to express one's opinion.
- (figurative) Something that allows an enterprise to advance.
- (Internet) A software system used to provide online services to clients, such as social media, e-commerce, or cloud computing.
- a raised horizontal surface
- the combination of a particular computer and a particular operating system
- a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole
- a long, flat raised structure of a railway station, where people get on and off of trains
- a document stating the aims and principles of a political party
- any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons
verb
- (rail transport) To place a train alongside a station platform.
- (transitive) To place on, or as if on, a platform.
- (transitive) To publish or make visible; to provide a platform for (a topic etc.).
- (politics, transitive) To include in a political platform
- (transitive) To furnish with or shape into a platform
- (film, transitive) To open (a film) in a small number of theaters before a broader release in order to generate enthusiasm.
adj
- (computing, of software) Pertaining to the system or architecture in question.
- Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
- Naturally related; cognate; connected (with).
- Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.
- Belonging to one by birth.
- (mineralogy) Occurring naturally in its pure or uncombined form.
- (biology, of a species) Which occurs of its own accord in a given locality, to be contrasted with a species introduced by humans.
- Alternative letter-case form of Native (of or relating to the native inhabitants of the Americas, or of Australia).
- Original; constituting the original substance of anything.
- Arising by birth; having an origin; born.
- as found in nature in the elemental form
- characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
- characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning
- belonging to one by birth
noun
- A person who is native to a place; a person who was born in a place.
- An oyster of species Ostrea edulis.
- (in particular) A person of aboriginal descent, as distinguished from a person who was or whose ancestors were foreigners or settlers/colonizers. Alternative letter-case form of Native (aboriginal inhabitant of the Americas or Australia).
- A native speaker.
- A native plant or animal.
- a person born in a particular place or country
- indigenous plants and animals
- an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
adj
- (computing) Of software: able to be run on multiple hardware or operating systems.
- (computing) Of a program: able to be copied directly from one machine to another without the use of an installer.
- Able to be transferred from one organization to another.
- Able to be carried or easily moved.
- of a motor designed to be attached to the outside of a boat's hull
- easily or conveniently transported
noun
noun
- (computing) A software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task (usually with qualifying word).
- The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.
- (usually) A locomotive.
- A self-powered vehicle used for moving cars along a track.
- A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force.
- A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.
- A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.
- Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.
- something used to achieve a purpose
- an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.
- a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
- motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
noun
- (computing) A set of software tools or components.
- A set of tools kept together, especially comprising all the tools suitable for some particular type of work.
- (India, politics) A set of guidelines or instructions.
- (by extension) A set of personal abilities, skills, or resources to draw on.
- (India, politics, derogatory) A set of instructions that is used to organize a protest.
noun
- (computing) A piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations.
- A person or group which is used or controlled, usually unwittingly, by another person or group, a pawn.
- (vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.
- Anything that aids someone to perform an operation; an instrument; a means.
- Any piece of equipment used in a profession, such as a craftsman's.
- Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
- (slang, Canada, US, MTE, MLE, and possibly wider) A handgun.
- (by extension, vulgar, slang, derogatory) An obnoxious or uptight person.
- (baseball) A particular skill pertaining to baseball (such as hitting, running, etc.).
- the means whereby some act is accomplished
- obscene terms for penis
- an implement used in the practice of a vocation
- a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else
verb
- (transitive) To work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather.
- (transitive) To equip with tools.
- (transitive, slang) To put down another person (possibly in a subtle, hidden way), and in that way to use him or her to meet a goal.
- (transitive, volleyball) To intentionally attack the ball so that it deflects off a blocker out of bounds.
- (intransitive) To work very hard.
- (intransitive, slang) To travel in a vehicle; to ride or drive.
- furnish with tools
- work with a tool
- ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it
- drive
noun
- (computer hardware, software) A software extension or hardware peripheral that provides additional functions or customization for a core application or system.
- (sometimes attributive) Something which can be appended to something else.
- (video games) Synonym of expansion pack.
- (poker) Additional chips that can be purchased at specific times in tournament play.
- a supplementary component that improves capability
- a software module that extends or enhances the capabilities of an existing application
- a component that is added to something to improve it
verb
- (computing) To install, test and implement a computer system or application.
- (transitive, ergative) To prepare and arrange (originally military unit or units, i.e., to array troops) for use.
- (transitive, intransitive) To unfold, open, or otherwise become ready for use.
- to distribute systematically or strategically
noun
noun
- (computing) A software component designed to support the execution of computer programs.
- (computing) The amount of time during which a program is executing.
- (computing) The stage during which a program is executing.
- (media) The length of a film, television program or audio track in minutes, usually with end credits included
noun
- (computing) A computer dedicated to running such programs.
- (computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.
- A waitress or waiter.
- A tray for dishes.
- (tennis, volleyball) The player who serves the ball.
- (Christianity) A priest's attendant at the celebration of the Eucharist.
- A spoon for serving food.
- (social media) A community space where only those who joined it can communicate in channels.
- (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
- (court games) the player who serves to start a point
- utensil used in serving food or drink
- a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
noun
- (computing) The core engine of any complex software system.
- (computing) The central part of many computer operating systems which manages the system's resources and the communication between hardware and software components.
- (mathematics, category theory, of a morphism f:X→Y in a category with zero morphisms) The equalizer of f and the zero morphism from X to Y, denoted operatorname kerf.
- (botany, US) The stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums.
- (botany) A single seed of grain, especially of corn or wheat.
- (slang) The human clitoris.
- (programming) The simplified input to an algorithm that has undergone kernelization.
- A small mass around which other matter is concreted; a nucleus; a concretion or hard lump in the flesh.
- (calculus) A function used to define an integral transform.
- (chemistry) The nucleus and electrons of an atom excluding its valence electrons.
- (botany) The central (usually edible) part of a nut, especially once the hard shell has been removed.
- (mathematics, linear algebra, of a linear transformation f:M→N between modules or vector spaces) The set of elements of M which are mapped to the additive identity 0 of N.
- (mathematics, set theory, of a function f) The set of pairs of elements in the domain of f which are mapped to the same value; the equivalence relation x≡y⟺f(x)=f(y).
- (mathematics, group theory, of a group homomorphism f:G→H between groups) The set of elements of G which are mapped to the identity of H (usually written as 0 in an additive group and as 1 in a multiplicative group).
- (mathematics, fuzzy set theory) The set of members of a fuzzy set that are fully included (i.e., whose grade of membership is 1).
- (mathematics, ring theory, of a ring homomorphism f:R→S between rings) The set of elements of R which are mapped to the additive identity 0 of S.
- (mathematics, category theory) The source of operatorname kerf, denoted operatorname Kerf.
- The core, center, or essence of an object or system.
- a single whole grain of a cereal
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
- the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
verb
noun
- (computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software
- the profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect
- the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings
- an architectural product or work
- (computing) A family of CPUs sharing a common instruction set and having partial or full compatibility with software built on each other.
- The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.
- Construction, in a more general sense; frame or structure; workmanship.
- The structure and design of a system or product.
- (computing) A specific model of a microchip or CPU.
- Any particular style of building design.
- A unifying structure.
noun
- (computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software
- (computer hardware) The conceptual structure around which a given computer is designed.
- the art of assembling logical elements into a computing device; the specification of the relation between parts of a computer system
- (computer hardware) The science of computer design.
noun
- (computing, slang) The main computer case containing the central components of a personal computer.
- (nursing education) Initialism of clinical practice unit.
- (video games) Any character or entity controlled by the game software.
- (computer hardware) Initialism of central processing unit.
- (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
noun
noun
- (computing) A software program designed to perform a single task or a small range of tasks, often to help manage and tune computer hardware, an operating system, or application software.
- (economics) The ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants; the satisfaction experienced by the consumer of that commodity.
- The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
- (sports) The ability to play multiple positions.
- Something that is useful.
- (Australia, New Zealand) A coupé utility, or ute; an automobile with an open tray or bed behind the passenger cabin.
- (philosophy) Well-being, satisfaction, pleasure, or happiness.
- (business, finance, by extension) A natural or legal monopoly distributer of such a utility; or, the securities of such a provider.
- (computing) A software program other than a game; one that is useful or creative rather than merely entertaining.
- (business) A commodity or service provided on a continuous basis by a physical infrastructure network, such as electricity, water supply or sewerage.
- a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
- (economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice
- (computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
- the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility
- the quality of being of practical use
- a facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal
adj
- Having to do with, or owned by, a service provider.
- Functional rather than attractive.
- (Of a building or its components) containing or intended for any of a building’s often-utility-related commodity transport, such as pipes or wires, or converting equipment, such as furnaces, water tanks or heaters, circuit breakers, central air conditioning units, laundry facilities, etc.
- capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
- used of beef; usable but inferior
adj
noun
- (computing) A desktop computer.
- (computing) A personal computer, as opposed to computers for business or server purposes.
- The top surface of a desk.
- (computing, graphical user interface) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.
- (computing, graphical user interface, synecdochic) The wallpaper of this interface.
- (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear
- the top of a desk
noun
- (computing, figurative) A notional inhabitant of a software system; an object or a software application.
- (now historical, usually capitalized) A term of address among supporters of the French Revolution in France or elsewhere; (later, dated) a term of address among socialists and communists.
- A civilian, as opposed to a police officer, soldier, or member of some other specialized (usually state) group.
- (Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian.
- A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties.
- An inhabitant or occupant: a member of any place.
- A legally recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role.
- a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
noun
- (computing) Software that functions at an intermediate layer between applications and operating system or database management system, or between client and server.
- (computing) Networking software or hardware that is deployed in the middle of, as opposed to serviced by, a packet network to enhance or provide some network function, such as caching, filtering, or firewall functionality.
noun
- (computing) A range of techniques used especially in commercial computing in which the needs of a company or its staff are analysed and translated into a technical description of the necessary software - which is then created by programmers.
- The scientific analysis of systems, and the interactions within them.
- analysis of all aspects of a project along with ways to collect information about the operation of its parts
noun
- (computing, slang) A computer, or the case in which it is housed.
- (baseball) The rectangle in which the batter stands.
- (music, slang) A musical instrument, especially one made from boxwood.
- (fencing) A device used in electric fencing to detect whether a weapon has struck an opponent, which connects to a fencer's weapon by a spool and body wire. It uses lights and sound to notify a hit, with different coloured lights for on target and off target hits.
- (geometry, by extension) A rectangular object in any number of dimensions.
- (slang) A cell used for solitary confinement.
- A cuboid container and its contents; as much as fills such a container.
- A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.
- (Australia) An evergreen tree of the genus Lophostemon (for example, box scrub, Brisbane box, brush box, pink box, or Queensland box, Lophostemon confertus).
- (juggling) A pattern usually performed with three balls where the movements of the balls make a boxlike shape.
- A compartment to sit inside in an auditorium, courtroom, theatre, or other building.
- The wood from a box tree: boxwood.
- A blow with the fist.
- (lacrosse, informal) Ellipsis of box lacrosse (“indoor form of lacrosse”).
- (rail transport) Ellipsis of signal box.
- (colloquial, chiefly UK, Ireland) Short for squeeze box (“accordion or concertina”)
- Ellipsis of horsebox (“container for transporting horses”).
- (cricket) A hard protector for the genitals worn inside the underpants by a batsman or close fielder.
- (colloquial, chiefly Southern US) A stringed instrument with a soundbox, especially a guitar.
- A compartment or receptacle for receiving items.
- (automotive) Ellipsis of gearbox.
- A numbered receptacle at a newspaper office for anonymous replies to advertisements; see also box number.
- (slang, preceded by the) The television.
- Any of various evergreen shrubs or trees of genus Buxus, especially common box, European box, or boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) which is often used for making hedges and topiary.
- (figuratively) A predicament or trap.
- (slang) A prison cell.
- (aviation) A diamond-shaped flying formation consisting of four aircraft.
- A compartment (as a drawer) of an item of furniture used for storage, such as a cupboard, a shelf, etc.
- (automotive) Ellipsis of stashbox.
- (Australia) Various species of Eucalyptus trees are popularly called various kinds of boxes, on the basis of the nature of their wood, bark, or appearance for example, drooping box (Eucalyptus bicolor), shiny-leaved box (Eucalyptus tereticornis), black box, or ironbark box trees.
- A rectangle: an oblong or a square.
- (motor racing) An area in the pit where the car is repaired and refueled.
- (genetics) One of two specific regions in a promoter.
- (soccer) The penalty area.
- The driver’s seat on a horse-drawn coach.
- (engineering) A cylindrical casing around the axle of a wheel, a bearing, a gland, etc.
- (slang) A gym dedicated to the CrossFit exercise program.
- A small rectangular shelter.
- (cricket) Synonym of gully (“a certain fielding position”).
- (euphemistic) A coffin.
- (slang, vulgar) The vagina.
- the quantity contained in a box
- separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
- a rectangular drawing
- evergreen shrubs or small trees
- a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
- any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
- private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
- a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
- the driver's seat on a coach
- a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
verb
- (transitive) To strike with the fists; to punch.
- (motor racing) To enter the pit.
- (transitive) To mix two containers of paint of similar colour to ensure that the color is identical.
- (transitive) Usually followed by in: to surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement; to corner, to hem in.
- (transitive, object-oriented programming) To place a value of a primitive type into a casing object.
- (transitive, boxing) To fight against (a person) in a boxing match.
- (transitive, agriculture) To make an incision or hole in (a tree) for the purpose of procuring the sap.
- (transitive, architecture) To enclose with boarding, lathing, etc., so as to conceal (for example, pipes) or to bring to a required form.
- (transitive) To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.
- (transitive, engineering) To furnish (for example, the axle of a wheel) with a box.
- (intransitive, stative, boxing) To participate in boxing; to be a boxer.
- (transitive, graphic design, printing) To enclose (images, text, etc.) in a box.
- put into a box
- hit with the fist
- engage in a boxing match
noun
- (computing) A program, algorithm, or hardware with a focus on numerical calculation.
- An accountant or other person who deals with the calculation of numbers as a profession.
- someone able to perform complex and lengthy calculations
- a computer capable of performing a large number of mathematical operations per second
noun
- (computing) A piece of computer hardware embedded within another physical object, which is often a larger IT device.
- An element of an advertisement, etc. serving as a subliminal message.
- (journalism) An embedded reporter or journalist, such as a war reporter assigned to and travelling with a military unit, or a political reporter assigned to follow and report on the campaign of a candidate.
- (computing) A digital object embedded within another, which is often a document.
verb
- (transitive, by extension) To include (something) in surrounding matter.
- (transitive) To lay (something) as in a bed; to lay in surrounding matter; to bed.
- (mathematics, transitive) To define a one-to-one function from one set to another so that certain properties of the domain are preserved when considering the image as a subset of the codomain.
- (transitive, computing) To encapsulate within another document or data file.
- fix or set securely or deeply
- attach to, as a journalist to a military unit when reporting on a war
noun
- (computer hardware) A peripheral device; an item of hardware.
- (Ireland) An improvised explosive device, home-made bomb
- (law) An image used in whole or in part as a trademark or service mark.
- (crosswording) Any specific class of wordplay element in a cryptic crossword.
- (rhetoric) A technique that an author or speaker uses to evoke an emotional response in the audience; a rhetorical device.
- (printing) An image or logo denoting official or proprietary authority or provenience.
- Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
- A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice. 1602, Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor. "This is our device,/ That Falstaff at that oak shall meet with us."
- any clever maneuver
- any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
- something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
- an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
- an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
noun
- (computing) A computer program.
- (politics) A set of principal goals which someone, especially a political party or candidate, supports.
- (broadcasting) A performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television.
- (especially in the phrase "get with the program") A particular mindset or method of doing things.
- (music, computing) A custom tracklist.
- A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity.
- A set of structured activities; a plan of action.
- an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
- a radio or television show
- a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
- a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation
- an integrated course of academic studies
- a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need
- (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
- a document stating the aims and principles of a political party
verb
- (transitive) To cause to automatically behave in a particular way.
- (broadcasting) To schedule the programming; to determine what will be broadcast.
- (transitive) To put together the schedule of an event.
- (transitive) To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.
- (transitive) To develop (software) by writing program code.
- arrange a program of or for
- write a computer program
noun
- (slang) Computing.
- (chemistry, uncountable) A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.
- Abbreviation of silicon chip.
- (chemistry, countable) A single atom of this element.
- (slang) A computer processor.
- a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
verb
- (transitive, computing) To equip with a computer or a computer system.
- (transitive, computing) To enter data into such a system.
- (intransitive) To become computerlike.
- (transitive, computing) To convert a manual function or system into a computer system.
- store in a computer
- provide with computers
- control a function, process, or creation by a computer
noun
- (computing) The creation of computer systems and applications, especially those that move data around a computer network, between clients and servers, or over the Internet.
- (computing) The processing of data using computers, and the movement of data between computers.
- (computing) The computing and communications department of an organization.
noun
- (software) The ability of a program (or software system) to execute properly on multiple hardware platforms.
- The ability of a telephone subscriber to keep their number when switching to a different network.
- The ability of an employee to move between different social security schemes without losing their contributions.
- the quality of being light enough to be carried
adj
- (computing, of a hardware) Not contained in the main computer.
- (pharmacology, relational) Relating to or denoting a medicine or similar substance for use on the outside of the body.
- Having merely the outward appearance of something.
- Having existence independent of the mind.
- Relating to or connected with foreign nations or institutions.
- (computing, of storage) Using a disk or tape drive rather than the main memory.
- Outside of something; on the exterior.
- (anatomy) Situated near or toward the surface of the body.
- Not intrinsic or essential.
- Provided by something or someone outside of the entity (object, group, company etc.) considered.
- (education) For or concerning students registered with and taking the examinations of a university but not resident there.
- from or between other countries
- coming from the outside
- happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
- purely outward or superficial
noun
noun
- (computing) One who ports software (makes it usable on another platform).
- (beer, Ireland) Stout (malt brew).
- (countable, bowling) An employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away.
- (countable, uncountable, beer) A strong, dark ale, originally favored by porters (etymology 1, sense 1), similar to a stout but less strong.
- (entomology) An ant having the specialized role of carrying.
- A person who carries luggage and related objects.
- (countable) A person in control of the entrance to a building.
- someone who guards an entrance
- a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley
- a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
- a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars)
verb
noun
- (networking) Hardware or software that is accessible by a computer, network, or another object connected to a computer.
- Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.
- A person's capacity to deal with difficulty.
- Something that can be used to help achieve an aim, especially a book, equipment, etc. that provides information for teachers and students.
- a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
- available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
- the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems
verb
adj
- (computing) describes computer software usually comprising a number of client modules, and a server module to which they are connected in some way. The clients make requests of the server; the server processes the requests and returns the results to the appropriate client.
- relating to a computer system in which a central server supports a number of networked workstations
noun
- (computing) The software or hardware existing on any particular computer system.
- (programming) The environment of a function at a point during the execution of a program is the set of identifiers in the function's scope and their bindings at that point.
- The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.
- All the elements that affect a system or its inputs and outputs.
- The natural world or ecosystem.
- A particular political or social setting, arena or condition.
- (computing) The set of variables and their values in a namespace that an operating system associates with a process.
- the totality of surrounding conditions
- the area in which something exists or lives
noun
- (computing) A set of hardware and software operating in a computer.
- (multiplicity) A set of alters of a person, or the multiple (“an individual with multiple personalities”) who contains them.
- A group or set of related things that operate together as a complex whole.
- (physiology) A set of body organs having a particular function.
- (politics) A socioeconomic formation.
- (music) A set of staves linked by a brace that indicate instruments or sounds that are to be played simultaneously.
- (derogatory, preceded by the, often capitalized) The mainstream culture, controlled by the elites or government of a state, or a combination of them, seen as oppressive to the individual.
- (astronomy) A system in which two or more objects are bound to each other by gravity.
- (roleplaying games) A set of rules for a tabletop roleplaying game.
- (mathematics) A set of equations involving the same variables, which are to be solved simultaneously.
- (countable, uncountable) A method or way of organizing or planning.
- (philosophy) A comprehensive and logically organized set of propositions or philosophical beliefs.
- an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized
- a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts
- a procedure or process for obtaining an objective
- an organized structure for arranging or classifying
- a complex of methods or rules governing behavior
- the living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole
- instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
- (physical chemistry) a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium
- a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole
noun
noun
- (computing) A particular operating system or environment such as a database or other specific software; a particular type of computer or microprocessor, used for running other software.
- A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made.
- (politics, figurative) A political stance on a broad set of issues, which are called planks.
- (transport) A raised structure or other area alongside rails or a driveway alongside which vehicles stop to take in and discharge passengers.
- (nautical) A light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine.
- (footwear, in the plural) Ellipsis of platform shoe (“a kind of high shoe with an extra layer between the inner and outer soles”).
- (geology) A flat expanse of rock, often the result of wave erosion.
- (automotive) Ellipsis of car platform (“a set of components shared by several vehicle models”).
- (Myanmar) A sidewalk.
- A raised floor for any purpose, e.g. for workmen during construction, or formerly for military cannon.
- (figurative) A place or an opportunity to express one's opinion.
- (figurative) Something that allows an enterprise to advance.
- (Internet) A software system used to provide online services to clients, such as social media, e-commerce, or cloud computing.
- a raised horizontal surface
- the combination of a particular computer and a particular operating system
- a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole
- a long, flat raised structure of a railway station, where people get on and off of trains
- a document stating the aims and principles of a political party
- any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons
verb
- (rail transport) To place a train alongside a station platform.
- (transitive) To place on, or as if on, a platform.
- (transitive) To publish or make visible; to provide a platform for (a topic etc.).
- (politics, transitive) To include in a political platform
- (transitive) To furnish with or shape into a platform
- (film, transitive) To open (a film) in a small number of theaters before a broader release in order to generate enthusiasm.
noun
- (computing) A software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task (usually with qualifying word).
- The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.
- (usually) A locomotive.
- A self-powered vehicle used for moving cars along a track.
- A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force.
- A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.
- A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.
- Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.
- something used to achieve a purpose
- an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.
- a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
- motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
noun
- (computing) A set of software tools or components.
- A set of tools kept together, especially comprising all the tools suitable for some particular type of work.
- (India, politics) A set of guidelines or instructions.
- (by extension) A set of personal abilities, skills, or resources to draw on.
- (India, politics, derogatory) A set of instructions that is used to organize a protest.
noun
- (computing) A piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations.
- A person or group which is used or controlled, usually unwittingly, by another person or group, a pawn.
- (vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.
- Anything that aids someone to perform an operation; an instrument; a means.
- Any piece of equipment used in a profession, such as a craftsman's.
- Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
- (slang, Canada, US, MTE, MLE, and possibly wider) A handgun.
- (by extension, vulgar, slang, derogatory) An obnoxious or uptight person.
- (baseball) A particular skill pertaining to baseball (such as hitting, running, etc.).
- the means whereby some act is accomplished
- obscene terms for penis
- an implement used in the practice of a vocation
- a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else
verb
- (transitive) To work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather.
- (transitive) To equip with tools.
- (transitive, slang) To put down another person (possibly in a subtle, hidden way), and in that way to use him or her to meet a goal.
- (transitive, volleyball) To intentionally attack the ball so that it deflects off a blocker out of bounds.
- (intransitive) To work very hard.
- (intransitive, slang) To travel in a vehicle; to ride or drive.
- furnish with tools
- work with a tool
- ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it
- drive
noun
- (computer hardware, software) A software extension or hardware peripheral that provides additional functions or customization for a core application or system.
- (sometimes attributive) Something which can be appended to something else.
- (video games) Synonym of expansion pack.
- (poker) Additional chips that can be purchased at specific times in tournament play.
- a supplementary component that improves capability
- a software module that extends or enhances the capabilities of an existing application
- a component that is added to something to improve it
noun
- (computing) A software component designed to support the execution of computer programs.
- (computing) The amount of time during which a program is executing.
- (computing) The stage during which a program is executing.
- (media) The length of a film, television program or audio track in minutes, usually with end credits included
noun
- (computing) A computer dedicated to running such programs.
- (computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.
- A waitress or waiter.
- A tray for dishes.
- (tennis, volleyball) The player who serves the ball.
- (Christianity) A priest's attendant at the celebration of the Eucharist.
- A spoon for serving food.
- (social media) A community space where only those who joined it can communicate in channels.
- (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
- (court games) the player who serves to start a point
- utensil used in serving food or drink
- a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
noun
- (computing) The core engine of any complex software system.
- (computing) The central part of many computer operating systems which manages the system's resources and the communication between hardware and software components.
- (mathematics, category theory, of a morphism f:X→Y in a category with zero morphisms) The equalizer of f and the zero morphism from X to Y, denoted operatorname kerf.
- (botany, US) The stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums.
- (botany) A single seed of grain, especially of corn or wheat.
- (slang) The human clitoris.
- (programming) The simplified input to an algorithm that has undergone kernelization.
- A small mass around which other matter is concreted; a nucleus; a concretion or hard lump in the flesh.
- (calculus) A function used to define an integral transform.
- (chemistry) The nucleus and electrons of an atom excluding its valence electrons.
- (botany) The central (usually edible) part of a nut, especially once the hard shell has been removed.
- (mathematics, linear algebra, of a linear transformation f:M→N between modules or vector spaces) The set of elements of M which are mapped to the additive identity 0 of N.
- (mathematics, set theory, of a function f) The set of pairs of elements in the domain of f which are mapped to the same value; the equivalence relation x≡y⟺f(x)=f(y).
- (mathematics, group theory, of a group homomorphism f:G→H between groups) The set of elements of G which are mapped to the identity of H (usually written as 0 in an additive group and as 1 in a multiplicative group).
- (mathematics, fuzzy set theory) The set of members of a fuzzy set that are fully included (i.e., whose grade of membership is 1).
- (mathematics, ring theory, of a ring homomorphism f:R→S between rings) The set of elements of R which are mapped to the additive identity 0 of S.
- (mathematics, category theory) The source of operatorname kerf, denoted operatorname Kerf.
- The core, center, or essence of an object or system.
- a single whole grain of a cereal
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
- the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
verb
noun
- (computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software
- the profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect
- the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings
- an architectural product or work
- (computing) A family of CPUs sharing a common instruction set and having partial or full compatibility with software built on each other.
- The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.
- Construction, in a more general sense; frame or structure; workmanship.
- The structure and design of a system or product.
- (computing) A specific model of a microchip or CPU.
- Any particular style of building design.
- A unifying structure.
noun
- (computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software
- (computer hardware) The conceptual structure around which a given computer is designed.
- the art of assembling logical elements into a computing device; the specification of the relation between parts of a computer system
- (computer hardware) The science of computer design.
noun
- (computing, slang) The main computer case containing the central components of a personal computer.
- (nursing education) Initialism of clinical practice unit.
- (video games) Any character or entity controlled by the game software.
- (computer hardware) Initialism of central processing unit.
- (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
noun
noun
- (computing) A software program designed to perform a single task or a small range of tasks, often to help manage and tune computer hardware, an operating system, or application software.
- (economics) The ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants; the satisfaction experienced by the consumer of that commodity.
- The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
- (sports) The ability to play multiple positions.
- Something that is useful.
- (Australia, New Zealand) A coupé utility, or ute; an automobile with an open tray or bed behind the passenger cabin.
- (philosophy) Well-being, satisfaction, pleasure, or happiness.
- (business, finance, by extension) A natural or legal monopoly distributer of such a utility; or, the securities of such a provider.
- (computing) A software program other than a game; one that is useful or creative rather than merely entertaining.
- (business) A commodity or service provided on a continuous basis by a physical infrastructure network, such as electricity, water supply or sewerage.
- a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
- (economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice
- (computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
- the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility
- the quality of being of practical use
- a facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal
adj
- Having to do with, or owned by, a service provider.
- Functional rather than attractive.
- (Of a building or its components) containing or intended for any of a building’s often-utility-related commodity transport, such as pipes or wires, or converting equipment, such as furnaces, water tanks or heaters, circuit breakers, central air conditioning units, laundry facilities, etc.
- capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
- used of beef; usable but inferior
noun
- (computing, figurative) A notional inhabitant of a software system; an object or a software application.
- (now historical, usually capitalized) A term of address among supporters of the French Revolution in France or elsewhere; (later, dated) a term of address among socialists and communists.
- A civilian, as opposed to a police officer, soldier, or member of some other specialized (usually state) group.
- (Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian.
- A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties.
- An inhabitant or occupant: a member of any place.
- A legally recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role.
- a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
noun
- (computing) Software that functions at an intermediate layer between applications and operating system or database management system, or between client and server.
- (computing) Networking software or hardware that is deployed in the middle of, as opposed to serviced by, a packet network to enhance or provide some network function, such as caching, filtering, or firewall functionality.
noun
- (computing) A range of techniques used especially in commercial computing in which the needs of a company or its staff are analysed and translated into a technical description of the necessary software - which is then created by programmers.
- The scientific analysis of systems, and the interactions within them.
- analysis of all aspects of a project along with ways to collect information about the operation of its parts
noun
- (computing, slang) A computer, or the case in which it is housed.
- (baseball) The rectangle in which the batter stands.
- (music, slang) A musical instrument, especially one made from boxwood.
- (fencing) A device used in electric fencing to detect whether a weapon has struck an opponent, which connects to a fencer's weapon by a spool and body wire. It uses lights and sound to notify a hit, with different coloured lights for on target and off target hits.
- (geometry, by extension) A rectangular object in any number of dimensions.
- (slang) A cell used for solitary confinement.
- A cuboid container and its contents; as much as fills such a container.
- A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.
- (Australia) An evergreen tree of the genus Lophostemon (for example, box scrub, Brisbane box, brush box, pink box, or Queensland box, Lophostemon confertus).
- (juggling) A pattern usually performed with three balls where the movements of the balls make a boxlike shape.
- A compartment to sit inside in an auditorium, courtroom, theatre, or other building.
- The wood from a box tree: boxwood.
- A blow with the fist.
- (lacrosse, informal) Ellipsis of box lacrosse (“indoor form of lacrosse”).
- (rail transport) Ellipsis of signal box.
- (colloquial, chiefly UK, Ireland) Short for squeeze box (“accordion or concertina”)
- Ellipsis of horsebox (“container for transporting horses”).
- (cricket) A hard protector for the genitals worn inside the underpants by a batsman or close fielder.
- (colloquial, chiefly Southern US) A stringed instrument with a soundbox, especially a guitar.
- A compartment or receptacle for receiving items.
- (automotive) Ellipsis of gearbox.
- A numbered receptacle at a newspaper office for anonymous replies to advertisements; see also box number.
- (slang, preceded by the) The television.
- Any of various evergreen shrubs or trees of genus Buxus, especially common box, European box, or boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) which is often used for making hedges and topiary.
- (figuratively) A predicament or trap.
- (slang) A prison cell.
- (aviation) A diamond-shaped flying formation consisting of four aircraft.
- A compartment (as a drawer) of an item of furniture used for storage, such as a cupboard, a shelf, etc.
- (automotive) Ellipsis of stashbox.
- (Australia) Various species of Eucalyptus trees are popularly called various kinds of boxes, on the basis of the nature of their wood, bark, or appearance for example, drooping box (Eucalyptus bicolor), shiny-leaved box (Eucalyptus tereticornis), black box, or ironbark box trees.
- A rectangle: an oblong or a square.
- (motor racing) An area in the pit where the car is repaired and refueled.
- (genetics) One of two specific regions in a promoter.
- (soccer) The penalty area.
- The driver’s seat on a horse-drawn coach.
- (engineering) A cylindrical casing around the axle of a wheel, a bearing, a gland, etc.
- (slang) A gym dedicated to the CrossFit exercise program.
- A small rectangular shelter.
- (cricket) Synonym of gully (“a certain fielding position”).
- (euphemistic) A coffin.
- (slang, vulgar) The vagina.
- the quantity contained in a box
- separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
- a rectangular drawing
- evergreen shrubs or small trees
- a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
- any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
- private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
- a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
- the driver's seat on a coach
- a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
verb
- (transitive) To strike with the fists; to punch.
- (motor racing) To enter the pit.
- (transitive) To mix two containers of paint of similar colour to ensure that the color is identical.
- (transitive) Usually followed by in: to surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement; to corner, to hem in.
- (transitive, object-oriented programming) To place a value of a primitive type into a casing object.
- (transitive, boxing) To fight against (a person) in a boxing match.
- (transitive, agriculture) To make an incision or hole in (a tree) for the purpose of procuring the sap.
- (transitive, architecture) To enclose with boarding, lathing, etc., so as to conceal (for example, pipes) or to bring to a required form.
- (transitive) To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.
- (transitive, engineering) To furnish (for example, the axle of a wheel) with a box.
- (intransitive, stative, boxing) To participate in boxing; to be a boxer.
- (transitive, graphic design, printing) To enclose (images, text, etc.) in a box.
- put into a box
- hit with the fist
- engage in a boxing match
noun
- (computing) A program, algorithm, or hardware with a focus on numerical calculation.
- An accountant or other person who deals with the calculation of numbers as a profession.
- someone able to perform complex and lengthy calculations
- a computer capable of performing a large number of mathematical operations per second
noun
- (computing) A piece of computer hardware embedded within another physical object, which is often a larger IT device.
- An element of an advertisement, etc. serving as a subliminal message.
- (journalism) An embedded reporter or journalist, such as a war reporter assigned to and travelling with a military unit, or a political reporter assigned to follow and report on the campaign of a candidate.
- (computing) A digital object embedded within another, which is often a document.
verb
- (transitive, by extension) To include (something) in surrounding matter.
- (transitive) To lay (something) as in a bed; to lay in surrounding matter; to bed.
- (mathematics, transitive) To define a one-to-one function from one set to another so that certain properties of the domain are preserved when considering the image as a subset of the codomain.
- (transitive, computing) To encapsulate within another document or data file.
- fix or set securely or deeply
- attach to, as a journalist to a military unit when reporting on a war
noun
- (computer hardware) A peripheral device; an item of hardware.
- (Ireland) An improvised explosive device, home-made bomb
- (law) An image used in whole or in part as a trademark or service mark.
- (crosswording) Any specific class of wordplay element in a cryptic crossword.
- (rhetoric) A technique that an author or speaker uses to evoke an emotional response in the audience; a rhetorical device.
- (printing) An image or logo denoting official or proprietary authority or provenience.
- Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
- A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice. 1602, Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor. "This is our device,/ That Falstaff at that oak shall meet with us."
- any clever maneuver
- any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
- something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
- an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
- an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
noun
- (computing) A computer program.
- (politics) A set of principal goals which someone, especially a political party or candidate, supports.
- (broadcasting) A performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television.
- (especially in the phrase "get with the program") A particular mindset or method of doing things.
- (music, computing) A custom tracklist.
- A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity.
- A set of structured activities; a plan of action.
- an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
- a radio or television show
- a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
- a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation
- an integrated course of academic studies
- a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need
- (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
- a document stating the aims and principles of a political party
verb
- (transitive) To cause to automatically behave in a particular way.
- (broadcasting) To schedule the programming; to determine what will be broadcast.
- (transitive) To put together the schedule of an event.
- (transitive) To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.
- (transitive) To develop (software) by writing program code.
- arrange a program of or for
- write a computer program
noun
- (slang) Computing.
- (chemistry, uncountable) A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.
- Abbreviation of silicon chip.
- (chemistry, countable) A single atom of this element.
- (slang) A computer processor.
- a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
noun
- (computing) The creation of computer systems and applications, especially those that move data around a computer network, between clients and servers, or over the Internet.
- (computing) The processing of data using computers, and the movement of data between computers.
- (computing) The computing and communications department of an organization.
noun
- (software) The ability of a program (or software system) to execute properly on multiple hardware platforms.
- The ability of a telephone subscriber to keep their number when switching to a different network.
- The ability of an employee to move between different social security schemes without losing their contributions.
- the quality of being light enough to be carried
noun
- (computing) One who ports software (makes it usable on another platform).
- (beer, Ireland) Stout (malt brew).
- (countable, bowling) An employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away.
- (countable, uncountable, beer) A strong, dark ale, originally favored by porters (etymology 1, sense 1), similar to a stout but less strong.
- (entomology) An ant having the specialized role of carrying.
- A person who carries luggage and related objects.
- (countable) A person in control of the entrance to a building.
- someone who guards an entrance
- a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley
- a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
- a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars)
verb
noun
- (networking) Hardware or software that is accessible by a computer, network, or another object connected to a computer.
- Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.
- A person's capacity to deal with difficulty.
- Something that can be used to help achieve an aim, especially a book, equipment, etc. that provides information for teachers and students.
- a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
- available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
- the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems
verb
verb
- (computing) To install, test and implement a computer system or application.
- (transitive, ergative) To prepare and arrange (originally military unit or units, i.e., to array troops) for use.
- (transitive, intransitive) To unfold, open, or otherwise become ready for use.
- to distribute systematically or strategically
noun
verb
- (transitive, computing) To equip with a computer or a computer system.
- (transitive, computing) To enter data into such a system.
- (intransitive) To become computerlike.
- (transitive, computing) To convert a manual function or system into a computer system.
- store in a computer
- provide with computers
- control a function, process, or creation by a computer
adj
- (computing, of software) Pertaining to the system or architecture in question.
- Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
- Naturally related; cognate; connected (with).
- Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.
- Belonging to one by birth.
- (mineralogy) Occurring naturally in its pure or uncombined form.
- (biology, of a species) Which occurs of its own accord in a given locality, to be contrasted with a species introduced by humans.
- Alternative letter-case form of Native (of or relating to the native inhabitants of the Americas, or of Australia).
- Original; constituting the original substance of anything.
- Arising by birth; having an origin; born.
- as found in nature in the elemental form
- characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
- characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning
- belonging to one by birth
noun
- A person who is native to a place; a person who was born in a place.
- An oyster of species Ostrea edulis.
- (in particular) A person of aboriginal descent, as distinguished from a person who was or whose ancestors were foreigners or settlers/colonizers. Alternative letter-case form of Native (aboriginal inhabitant of the Americas or Australia).
- A native speaker.
- A native plant or animal.
- a person born in a particular place or country
- indigenous plants and animals
- an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
adj
- (computing) Of software: able to be run on multiple hardware or operating systems.
- (computing) Of a program: able to be copied directly from one machine to another without the use of an installer.
- Able to be transferred from one organization to another.
- Able to be carried or easily moved.
- of a motor designed to be attached to the outside of a boat's hull
- easily or conveniently transported
noun
adj
noun
- (computing) A desktop computer.
- (computing) A personal computer, as opposed to computers for business or server purposes.
- The top surface of a desk.
- (computing, graphical user interface) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.
- (computing, graphical user interface, synecdochic) The wallpaper of this interface.
- (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear
- the top of a desk
adj
- (computing, of a hardware) Not contained in the main computer.
- (pharmacology, relational) Relating to or denoting a medicine or similar substance for use on the outside of the body.
- Having merely the outward appearance of something.
- Having existence independent of the mind.
- Relating to or connected with foreign nations or institutions.
- (computing, of storage) Using a disk or tape drive rather than the main memory.
- Outside of something; on the exterior.
- (anatomy) Situated near or toward the surface of the body.
- Not intrinsic or essential.
- Provided by something or someone outside of the entity (object, group, company etc.) considered.
- (education) For or concerning students registered with and taking the examinations of a university but not resident there.
- from or between other countries
- coming from the outside
- happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
- purely outward or superficial
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- (computing) describes computer software usually comprising a number of client modules, and a server module to which they are connected in some way. The clients make requests of the server; the server processes the requests and returns the results to the appropriate client.
- relating to a computer system in which a central server supports a number of networked workstations