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10th Grade
12/10/2013

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Animations
Definition
the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the movie is shown as a sequence.
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ASP Licensing
Definition
Application servive provider.
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Bit
Definition
A bit is ten 0's and 1's.
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Boolean Logic
Definition
a system of symbolic logic devised by George Boole; used in computers
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Broadband
Definition
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies, which enables a large number of messages to be communicated simultaneously.
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Browser
Definition
an application used to browse the web.
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Bullying
Definition
use of superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force him or her to do what one wants.
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Byte
Definition
a group of binary digits or bits (usually eight) operated on as a unit.
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Censorship
Definition
the practice of officially examining books, movies, etc., and suppressing unacceptable parts.
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Charts
Definition
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram.
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Cloud
Definition
the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.
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Cookie
Definition
a packet of data sent by an Internet server to a browser, which is returned by the browser each time it subsequently accesses the same server, used to identify the user or track their access to the server.
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Copyright
Definition
the exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same.
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CPU
Definition
the part of a computer in which operations are controlled and executed.
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Creative Commons
Definition
Creative Commons is a non-profit organization headquartered in Mountain View, California, United States, devoted to expanding the range of creative works available for others to build upon legally and to share
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Credential
Definition
a qualification, achievement, personal quality, or aspect of a person's background, typically when used to indicate that they are suitable for something.
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Crop
Definition
an abundance of something, esp. a person's hair.
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Database
Definition
a structured set of data held in a computer, esp. one that is accessible in various ways.
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Desktop
Definition
the working surface of a desk.
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Desktop Publishing
Definition
the production of printed matter by means of a printer linked to a desktop computer, with special software. The system enables reports, advertising matter, company magazines, etc., to be produced cheaply with a layout and print quality similar to that of typeset books, for xerographic or other reproduction.
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Dial-up
Definition
(of a computer system or service) used remotely via a telephone line.
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Directory/folder
Definition
a book listing individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically with details such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers.
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DNS
Definition
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical distributed naming ..... This meansthat a resolving name server
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Domain
Definition
A domain contains a group of computers that can be accessed and administered with a common set of rules.
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Drag and Drop
Definition
Drag and Drop is useb by the mouse, and grabbing program "dragging it" and dropping it in a specified place.
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Email
Definition
messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to one or more recipients via a network.
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Ergonomics
Definition
the study of people's efficiency in their working environment.
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EULA
Definition
Short for End-User License Agreement, the type of license used for mostsoftware. An EULA is a legal contract between the manufacturer and/or the author and the end user of an application. The EULA details how the software can and cannot be used and any restrictions that the manufacturer imposes (e.g., most EULA��s of proprietary software prohibit the user from sharing the software with anyone else).
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Field
Definition
carried out or working in the natural environment, rather than in a laboratory or office.
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Filtering
Definition
process or treat with a filter.
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Firewall
Definition
A program used to protect a computer from viruses and spyware.
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Firmware
Definition
permanent software programmed into a read-only memory.
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Flaming
Definition
used for emphasis to express annoyance.
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Flash Drives
Definition
a form of portable storage devices.
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Formatting
Definition
(esp. in computing) arrange or put into a format.
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Forms
Definition
the visible shape or configuration of something.
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Forum
Definition
a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.
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Freeware
Definition
software that is available free of charge.
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Functions
Definition
an activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
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Gateway
Definition
a device used to connect two different networks, esp. a connection to the Internet.
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Giga
Definition
denoting a factor of 109.
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Gigahertz
Definition
denoting a factor of 109.
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Graphs
Definition
a diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables, each measured along one of a pair of axes at right angles.
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Gourp Party
Definition
a get together of more than one personage.
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Hierarchy
Definition
a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
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Home page
Definition
the introductory page of a website, typically serving as a table of contents for the site.
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Hot keys
Definition
keyboard keys with a specific function bound to them.
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Hyperlink
Definition
a link from a hypertext file or document to another location or file, typically activated by clicking on a highlighted word or image on the screen.
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IM
Definition
Instant Messaging
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Junk mail
Definition
spam mail hat no one likes >.>
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Keyboards
Definition
... It's in the title.
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LAN
Definition
A system that links together electronic office equipment, such as computers and word processors, and forms a network within an office or building.
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Libel
Definition
a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.
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Licensing
Definition
grant a license to (someone or something) to permit the use of something or to allow an activity to take place.
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Magnetic hard
Definition
A memory device, such as a floppy disk, a hard disk, or a removable cartridge, that is covered with a magnetic coating on which digital information is stored in the form of microscopically small, magnetized needles.
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Mega
Definition
(in units of measurement) denoting a factor of one million (106).
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Mice
Definition
A devise used to control the cursor on the OS
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Microphone
Definition
... It's in the title.
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MMS
Definition
MMS is a descendant of SMS (Short Messaging Service). MMS extends text messaging to include longer text, graphics, photos, audio clips, video clips, or any combination of the above, within certain size limits.
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Monitor
Definition
A device used to display a computer.
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Multimedia file
Definition
(Multimedia Files) Computer files containing audio, video or graphics.
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Network
Definition
an arrangement of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines.
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Open Source
Definition
Anyone has the ability to derive information from it.
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Operating System
Definition
The user interfaceing program
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Password
Definition
... It's in the title >.>
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Peta
Definition
(used in units of measurement) denoting a factor of 1015.
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Piracy
Definition
the unauthorized use or reproduction of another's work.
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Presentation
Definition
Megamind uses it to display his brilliance.
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Primary Key
Definition
In an entity relationship diagram of a data model, one or more unique keys may be declared for each data entity. 
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Printers
Definition
a person whose job or business is commercial printing.
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Projector
Definition
an object that is used to project rays of light, esp. an apparatus with a system of lenses for projecting slides or film onto a screen.
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PSN
Definition
PlayStation Network, officially abbreviated PSN, is an online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service provided by Sony Computer Entertainment for use with the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita video game consoles.
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Public Domain
Definition
the state of belonging or being available to the public as a whole, and therefore not subject to copyright.
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Queries
Definition
a question, esp. one addressed to an official or organization.
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Query
Definition
ask a question about something, esp. in order to express one's doubts about it or to check its validity or accuracy.
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RAM
Definition
Random Access Memory
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Record
Definition
String of data.
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Records
Definition
a string(s) of data.
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Report
Definition
a report or document of data.
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Reports
Definition
A mutiple of report
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ROM
Definition
Read only memory
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SaaS
Definition
Software as a service, sometimes referred to as "on-demand software" supplied by ISVs or "Application-Service-Providers", is a software delivery model in which software and associated data are centrally hosted on the cloud.
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Save vs. Save As
Definition
Save As allows you to save your file to a specific place. Save comes after the Save As and saves the content of the file.
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Search engine
Definition
An engine searcher like Google and Bing that search over the WWW for products that you are looking for.
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Server
Definition
a computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
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Shareware
Definition
software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use.
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Shortcut
Definition
an shorter alternative route.
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Slander
Definition
the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
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Slide
Definition
A slide in Powerpoint
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Smart Phone
Definition
A cellular device that is now popular.
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SMS
Definition
Short Message Service
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Social Media
Definition
Facebook, Twitter, Myspace
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Spam
Definition
Junk stuff you don't want.
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Spamming
Definition
The art of sending spam.
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Speakers
Definition
Nuff' said.
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Sponsored Link
Definition
Pay per click is an internet advertising model used to direct traffic to websites, in which advertisers pay the publisher when the ad is clicked. It is defined simply as “the amount spent to get an advertisement clicked.
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Spreadsheet
Definition
A document in Microsoft Excel
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Spyware protection
Definition
Protection against spyware. >.>
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SSD Drive
Definition
A solid-state drive is a data storage device using integrated circuit assemblies as memory to store data persistently. SSD technology uses electronic interfaces compatible with traditional block input/output hard disk drives, thus permitting simple replacement in common applications.
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Styles
Definition
a manner of doing something.
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Stylus
Definition
a hard point, typically of diamond or sapphire, following a groove in a phonograph record and transmitting the recorded sound for reproduction.
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Table
Definition
Tables
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Tables
Definition
Table
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Tablet
Definition
Like a smartphone, but larger.
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Template
Definition
a pre determined document.
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Tera
Definition
used in units of measurement.
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Thumbnails
Definition
Side notes.
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Touch Pad
Definition
It's in the name >.>
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Transitions
Definition
the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
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Upload
Definition
Proccess of uploading files.
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Username
Definition
An online name users go by.
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Validity
Definition
Wether something is valid or not
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Virus protection
Definition
Protection from Virsus'
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VoIP
Definition
Voice over internet protocol.
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Volatile
Definition
Ready to explode. Toxic.
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VPN
Definition
Virtual private network
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WAN
Definition
A communications network that uses such devices as telephone lines, satellite dishes, or radio waves to span a larger geographic area than can be covered by satellite.
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Wiki
Definition
a web resource page
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Wireless
Definition
using radio, microwaves, etc. (as opposed to wires or cables) to transmit signals.
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Word processor
Definition
It's in the name >.>
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WWW
Definition
World Wide Web
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