LexiTopic: Information Technology & Communications
The LexiConnexxions analysis has identified 261 words that are used in 294 different ways related to Information Technology and Communications in the A-O portion of Spelling Bee lexicon, which comprises 74% of the entire lexicon.
The list is given below, followed by the topical analysis, with definitions.
Words marked with an asterisk have been used in at least one Spelling Bee puzzle, then subsequently disallowed; they are retained here for historical interest.
Words marked with an asterisk have been used in at least one Spelling Bee puzzle, then subsequently disallowed; they are retained here for historical interest.
Words Related to INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS in the Spelling Bee lexicon: Word List
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BUGGYBURNBURNINGBURNTBUTTONBYTECABLECABLEDCACHECACHEDCACHINGCALCULATORCALLBACKCAPTCHACELLCHADCHANNELCHATCHATROOMCHECKCHECKEDCIRCUITCLEANCLICKCLICKABLECLICKBAITCLICKEDCLICKINGCLIENTCLIENTCLIPCLOCKCLOUDCOAXCODABLECODECODEDCODINGCOMMANDCOMPILECOMPONENTCONNECTCONNECTED
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Words Related to INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS in the Spelling Bee lexicon: Topical Arrangement
Subject Headings
Artificial Intelligence and RoboticsCommunication Devices: ElectronicCommunication Devices: OtherCommunication InfrastructureData, Formats, and StorageComputer HardwareOnline Behavior
Online InterfaceOnline SecurityPeople in Information Technology [reserved]Radio, Television, and SatelliteRecording Technologies audio and videoSoftware, Programming, and ApplicationsTelephones and Telephone Service
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
ANDROID: a mobile robot usually with a human formAUTOMATA: plural of automaton, a mechanism that is relatively self-operating, especially: ROBOT; a machine or control mechanism designed to follow automatically a predetermined sequence of operations or respond to encoded instructionsAUTOMATON: a mechanism that is relatively self-operating, especially: ROBOT; a machine or control mechanism designed to follow automatically a predetermined sequence of operations or respond to encoded instructionsBIONIC: of or relating to bionics, a science concerned with the application of data about the functioning of biological systems to the solution of engineering problems; also, having normal biological capability or performance enhanced by or as if by electronic or electromechanical devicesDROID: short for android, a mobile robot usually with a human formNANOBOT: a microscopically small robot: a robot built on the scale of nanometers
Communication Devices: Electronic
BEAM: a constant directional radio signal transmitted for the guidance of pilots; also: the course indicated by a radio beam to transmit especially by satellite: to broadcast; to transmit (data) electronically (beaming images of the planet back to Earth); especially: to transmit (data) wirelesslyBEAMED: a constant directional radio signal transmitted for the guidance of pilots; also: the course indicated by a radio beam to transmit especially by satellite: to broadcast; to transmit (data) electronically (beaming images of the planet back to Earth); especially: to transmit (data) wirelesslyBEEP: to send a message to (someone) with a beeperBEEPING: to send a message to (someone) with a beeperDECODE: to recognize and interpret (an electronic signal)DECODED: to recognize and interpret (an electronic signal)HANDHELD: held in the hand, especially: designed to be operated while being held in the handHEADPHONE: an earphone held over the ear by a band worn on the head (usually plural); also, a small earphone inserted into the ear: an earbudMODEM: a device that converts signals produced by one type of device (such as a computer) to a form compatible with another (such as a telephone) and that is used especially to transmit and receive information between computers via landlines; also, to send (something, such as data) via a modem (from modulator + demodulator)
Communication Devices: Other
ANALOG: not digital: not computerizedBOARD: a surface, frame, or device for posting notices; also, a blackboardCABLE: a cablegram, a message sent by a submarine telegraph cable; also: a radio message or telegram; also, to telegraph by submarine cable; to communicate by a submarine cableCABLED: a cablegram, a message sent by a submarine telegraph cable; also: a radio message or telegram; also, to telegraph by submarine cable; to communicate by a submarine cableDECK: a collection of visual or photographic slides presented usually one after another as a slideshowFAXED: sent via facsimile (fax), a system of transmitting and reproducing graphic matter … by means of signals sent over telephone lines
Communication Infrastructure
CABLE: a cable infrastructure used to provide services other than television —often used before another noun (e.g., cable internet, cable telephony)CHANNEL: a means of communication or expression: such as a path along which information (such as data or music) in the form of an electrical signal passes, or a fixed or official course of communication; or a way, course, or direction of thought or action; or a band of frequencies of sufficient width for a single radio or television communicationCOAX: coaxial cableGAIN: the signal-gathering ability of an antennaGAINED: the signal-gathering ability of an antennaGAINING: the signal-gathering ability of an antennaJAMMING: to make unintelligible by sending out interfering signals or messages; e.g., jam a radio broadcast; also, to make (a radar apparatus) ineffective by sending out interfering signals or by causing reflection of radar waves, e.g., trying to jam the enemy's radarLINE: a circuit in an electronic communication systemLINK: a unit in a communication system
Computer Hardware
BAUD: a variable unit of data transmission speed (such as one bit per second); from baud (telegraphic transmission speed unit), from J. M. E. Baudot †1903 French inventorBRAIN: something that performs the functions of a brain especially: an automatic device (such as a computer) for control or computation [metaphorical]BRICK: to render (an electronic device, such as a smartphone) nonfunctional (as by accidental damage, malicious hacking, or software changes)CALCULATOR: a usually electronic device for performing mathematical calculations; also, a person who operates a calculatorCIRCUIT: a two-way communication path between points (as in a computer)CLEAN: of a computer: not having anything added by a user (installed the software on a clean computer)CLIENT: a computer in a network that uses the services (such as access to files or shared peripherals) provided by a server; also: software that allows a computer to function as a client in a networkCLIENT: a computer in a network that uses the services … provided by a serverCLOCK: a synchronizing device (as in a computer) that produces pulses at regular intervalsCONNECT: to establish a communications connection (connect online)CONNECTED: to establish a communications connection (connect online)CONNECTION: to establish a communications connection (connect online)DOCK: or docking station: a device in which a smartphone, digital camera, etc., is placed for charging, accessing a power supply, or connecting to another electronic device DROPOUT: a momentary defect on a magnetic tape or disk caused by a temporary loss of signalDUMB: not having the capability to process data (a dumb terminal)FACEPLATE: the glass front of a cathode-ray tube on which the image is seen FLOP: a unit of measure for calculating the speed of a computer equal to one floating-point operation per secondLAPTOP: a portable microcomputer having its main components (such as processor, keyboard, and display screen) integrated into a single unit capable of battery-powered operationLOGIC: the arrangement of circuit elements (as in a computer) needed for computation; also: the circuits themselvesMACHINE: a computer, especially a personal computerMICE: plural of mouse, a small mobile manual device that controls movement of the cursor and selection of functions on a computer displayMICRO: a microcomputer or microprocessorMOBILE: of, relating to, or being a computing device (such as a smartphone or tablet) that is capable of being connected wirelessly to the Internet and is typically used for online browsing, watching videos, playing games, reading books, etc. (a mobile video player/e-reader); also, designed or intended to run on a mobile device (mobile apps/games); also, taking place on or utilizing a mobile device (mobile gaming/streaming)MONITOR: an electronic device with a screen used for display (as of television pictures or computer information)OPTICAL: involving the use of light-sensitive devices to acquire information for a computer (optical character recognition)
Data, Formats, and Storage
BACKUP: a copy of computer data (such as a file or the contents of a hard drive); also: the act or an instance of making a backupBOOK: an e-book, a book composed in or converted to digital format for display on a computer screen or handheld deviceBYTE: a unit of computer information or data-storage capacity that consists of a group of eight bits and that is used especially to represent an alphanumeric characterCACHE: a computer memory with very short access time used for storage of frequently or recently used instructions or data; also, computers: to place (instructions or data) in cache memory for temporary storageCACHED: a computer memory with very short access time used for storage of frequently or recently used instructions or data; also, computers: to place (instructions or data) in cache memory for temporary storageCACHING: a computer memory with very short access time used for storage of frequently or recently used instructions or data; also, computers: to place (instructions or data) in cache memory for temporary storageCHAD: small pieces of paper or cardboard produced in punching paper tape or data cardsCLOUD: the computers and connections that support cloud computing (storing files in the cloud)CONTENT: the principal substance (such as written matter, illustrations, or music) offered by a websiteDIGITAL: composed of data in the form of especially binary digits (e.g., digital images/photos)DIGITALLY: composed of data in the form of especially binary digits (e.g., digital images/photos)DOWNLOAD: an act or instance of transferring something (such as data or files) from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (such as a smaller computer): an act or instance of downloading; also: the item downloadedDOWNLOADED: an act or instance of transferring something (such as data or files) from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (such as a smaller computer): an act or instance of downloading; also: the item downloadedDUMP: the act of copying data from a computer's internal storage to an external storage or output device; also, to copy (data in a computer's internal storage) to an external storage or output deviceDUMPED: the act of copying data from a computer's internal storage to an external storage or output device; also, to copy (data in a computer's internal storage) to an external storage or output deviceDYNAMIC: of random-access memory: requiring periodic refreshment of charge in order to retain dataEMBED: insert (a media file, such as a graphic, video, or audio clip) into a computer document (as on a website or in an email)EMBEDDED: insert (a media file, such as a graphic, video, or audio clip) into a computer document (as on a website or in an email)FIELD: a particular area (as of a record in a database) in which the same type of information is regularly recordedFILENAME: M-W does not have an entry for filename; NOAD does. GET NOAD DEFINITIONSFORMAT: a method of organizing data (as for storage)GEOTAG: location information (such as GPS coordinates) added to a digital file or imageGIGABIT: one billion bits (units of computer information)HOLOGRAM: a three-dimensional image reproduced from a pattern of interference produced by a split coherent beam of radiation (such as a laser); also: the pattern of interference itselfIMAGE: a picture produced on an electronic display (such as a television or computer screen)IMPORT: to transfer (files or data) from one format to another usually within a new fileINPUT: information fed into a data processing system or computer;; also, the means by which or the point at which an input (as of data) is made also, to enter (data) into a computer or data processing systemLEGACY: of, relating to, or being a previous or outdated computer system (legacy data, a legacy system)LOAD: to cause (a program, data, etc.) to be copied or transferred (as from the Internet or a disk drive) into memory for use or display on a digital device (load the program onto the hard drive); also, to become copied or transferred (as from the Internet or a disk drive) into memory for use or display on a digital device (the app loads quickly)LOADED: to cause (a program, data, etc.) to be copied or transferred (as from the Internet or a disk drive) into memory for use or display on a digital device (load the program onto the hard drive); also, to become copied or transferred (as from the Internet or a disk drive) into memory for use or display on a digital device (the app loads quickly)MEDIA: plural of medium: something (such as a magnetic disk) on which information may be stored; digital audio or video files available for playback or streamingMEDIUM: something (such as a magnetic disk) on which information may be stored; digital audio or video files available for playback or streamingMEGABIT: one million bits (a bit is a unit of computer information equivalent to the result of a choice between two alternatives)MEGABYTE: 1024 kilobytes or 1,048,576 bytes; also: one million bytes (a byte is a unit of computer information or data-storage capacity that consists of a group of eight bits)MIGRATING: [of data] to relocate (information) from storage or operation on one computer or computer system to anotherMORPH: to undergo transformation from an image of one object into that of another especially by means of computer-generated animationOPEN: to initiate access to (a computer file) prior to useOPENED: to initiate access to (a computer file) prior to useOUTPUT: the information produced by a computer
Online Behavior
BLOG: a website that contains online personal reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks, videos, and photographs provided by the writer; also: the contents of such a site; also, a regular feature appearing as part of an online publication that typically relates to a particular topic and consists of articles and personal commentary by one or more authors; also, to write or have a blog; to write or write about (something) on a blog (short for Weblog)BLOGGED: a website that contains online personal reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks, videos, and photographs provided by the writer; also: the contents of such a site; also, a regular feature appearing as part of an online publication that typically relates to a particular topic and consists of articles and personal commentary by one or more authors; also, to write or have a blog; to write or write about (something) on a blog (short for Weblog)BLOGGING: a website that contains online personal reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks, videos, and photographs provided by the writer; also: the contents of such a site; also, a regular feature appearing as part of an online publication that typically relates to a particular topic and consists of articles and personal commentary by one or more authors; also, to write or have a blog; to write or write about (something) on a blog (short for Weblog)CHAT: online discussion in a chat room; also: an instance of such discussion; also, to take part in an online discussion in a chat roomCHATROOM: M-W has this only as an open compound, chat room, a real-time online interactive discussion groupCHECK: to access (email, voicemail, etc.) to find out if there are messages; to look at or in something to see or find what is there (check for messages on a cell phone)CHECKED: to access (email, voicemail, etc.) to find out if there are messages; to look at or in something to see or find what is there (check for messages on a cell phone)DOXED: informal: to publicly identify or publish private information about (someone) especially as a form of punishment or revenge; from respelling of docs, plural of doc (short for document)DOXING: informal: to publicly identify or publish private information about (someone) especially as a form of punishment or revenge; from respelling of docs, plural of doc (short for document)DOXX: M-W: variant of dox: informal: to publicly identify or publish private information about (someone) especially as a form of punishment or revenge; from respelling of docs, plural of doc (short for document)DOXXED: M-W: variant of dox: informal: to publicly identify or publish private information about (someone) especially as a form of punishment or revenge; from respelling of docs, plural of doc (short for document)DOXXING: M-W: variant of dox: informal: to publicly identify or publish private information about (someone) especially as a form of punishment or revenge; from respelling of docs, plural of doc (short for document)FLAME: an angry, hostile, or abusive electronic messageLIKE: to electronically register one's approval of (something, such as an online post or comment) for others to see (as by clicking on an icon designed for that purpose); also, the act or an instance of liking an online comment, post, etc.LIKED: to electronically register one's approval of (something, such as an online post or comment) for others to see (as by clicking on an icon designed for that purpose); also, the act or an instance of liking an online comment, post, etc.LIKING: to electronically register one's approval of (something, such as an online post or comment) for others to see (as by clicking on an icon designed for that purpose); also, the act or an instance of liking an online comment, post, etc.LIVE: involving or relating to communication (as over the Internet) that occurs in real time (live support, a live chat session, a live webcast)LURK: to read messages without contributing on an Internet discussion forum or social media platformNETIQUETTE: etiquette governing communication on the Internet; blend of net and etiquetteNETIZEN: an active participant in the online community of the Internet; blend of net and citizenOFFLINE: of a person: not available (as for communication) especially by way of the InternetONLINE: connected to, served by, or available through a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system (such as the Internet); also: done while connected to such a system
Online Interface
ACCOUNT: an arrangement in which a person uses the internet or email services of a particular companyATTACH: to include and send (a separate document or file) with an electronic message (such as an email or text message)ATTACHMENT: a separate document or file that is included and sent with an electronic message (such as an email or text message)AVATAR: an electronic image (as in a video game) that represents and may be manipulated by a computer userBLOG: a website that contains online personal reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks, videos, and photographs provided by the writer; also: the contents of such a site; also, a regular feature appearing as part of an online publication that typically relates to a particular topic and consists of articles and personal commentary by one or more authors; also, to write or have a blog; to write or write about (something) on a blog (short for Weblog)BLOGGED: a website that contains online personal reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks, videos, and photographs provided by the writer; also: the contents of such a site; also, a regular feature appearing as part of an online publication that typically relates to a particular topic and consists of articles and personal commentary by one or more authors; also, to write or have a blog; to write or write about (something) on a blog (short for Weblog)BLOGGING: a website that contains online personal reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks, videos, and photographs provided by the writer; also: the contents of such a site; also, a regular feature appearing as part of an online publication that typically relates to a particular topic and consists of articles and personal commentary by one or more authors; also, to write or have a blog; to write or write about (something) on a blog (short for Weblog)BOARD: computers: message board (e.g., add a link to the board)BOOKMARK: a menu entry or icon on a computer that is usually created by the user and that serves as a shortcut to a previously viewed location (such as an Internet site)BUTTON: a usually box-shaped computer icon that initiates a specific software functionCHAT: online discussion in a chat room; also: an instance of such discussion; also, to take part in an online discussion in a chat roomCHATROOM: M-W has this only as an open compound, chat room, a real-time online interactive discussion groupCLICK: an instance of clicking (a mouse click); also, to select especially in a computer interface by pressing a button on a control device (such as a mouse); to select something by clicking —often used with on (click on the icon)CLICKABLE: of a hyperlink: able to be clickedCLICKBAIT: something (such as a headline) designed to make readers want to click on a hyperlink especially when the link leads to content of dubious value or interestCLICKED: an instance of clicking (a mouse click); also, to select especially in a computer interface by pressing a button on a control device (such as a mouse); to select something by clicking —often used with on (click on the icon)CLICKING: an instance of clicking (a mouse click); also, to select especially in a computer interface by pressing a button on a control device (such as a mouse); to select something by clicking —often used with on (click on the icon)DOMAIN: computers: a subdivision of the Internet consisting of computers or sites usually with a common purposeDOTCOM*: M-W hyphenates dot-com “a company that markets its products or services usually exclusively online via a website”DRAG: computers: to select and move (an item on a computer screen) by using a mouse, a touch screen, etc.DRAGGING: computers: to select and move (an item on a computer screen) by using a mouse, a touch screen, etc.DROP: computers: to place (an item on a computer screen) in one location in a graphical user interface after dragging it from another (drag and drop)DROPPING: computers: to place (an item on a computer screen) in one location in a graphical user interface after dragging it from another (drag and drop)EMAIL: electronic mailEMAILED: sent via electronic mailEMOTICON: a group of keyboard characters (such as:-)) that typically represents a facial expression or suggests an attitude or emotion and that is used especially in computerized communications (such as email)FEED: an Internet service in which updates from electronic information sources (such as blogs or social media accounts) are presented in a continuous stream (an RSS feed); also: the information presented by such a serviceFORA: plural of forum, a public meeting place for open discussionFORUM: a public meeting place for open discussionGRAPHIC: often graphical: relating to or consisting of images or video displayed on the screen of a computer or other digital device (e.g., a graphical interface); also, a pictorial image created by a computer for display on the screen of a digital device, or a message, image, etc. superimposed on a videoHIGHLIGHT: to cause (something, such as text or an icon) to be displayed in a way that stands out on an electronic screen (as of a computer or smartphone) (highlighted the sentence and deleted it)HIGHLIGHTED: to cause (something, such as text or an icon) to be displayed in a way that stands out on an electronic screen (as of a computer or smartphone) (highlighted the sentence and deleted it)HIGHLIGHTING: to cause (something, such as text or an icon) to be displayed in a way that stands out on an electronic screen (as of a computer or smartphone) (highlighted the sentence and deleted it)HOMEPAGE: M-W shows an open compound home page, the page typically encountered first on a website that usually contains links to the other pages of the siteICON: a graphic symbol on a computer display screen that represents an app, an object (such as a file), or a function (such as the command to save)INBOX: a computer folder devoted to incoming emailLINK: an identifier attached to an element in a system (such as an index term in a database) in order to indicate or permit connection with other similarly identified elements, especially: one (such as a hyperlink) in a computer fileLOGIN: M-W has only “log on, or less commonly log in,” but only as a two-word phrase: to establish communication and initiate interaction with a computer or system —often written as log onto and log intoLOGOFF*: M-W has “log out” and offers “or log off” as a variant, but only as a two-word phrase: to terminate a connection with a computer or systemLOGOUT*: M-W has “log out” but only as a two-word phrase: to terminate a connection with a computer or systemMAIL: email: messages sent and received electronically through an email systemMAILABLE: to send by mail; to postMAILBOX: a computer file in which email is collectedMAILED: to send by mail; to postMEME: an amusing or interesting item (such as a captioned picture or video) or genre of items that is spread widely online especially through social mediaMEMED: not in M-W: verb form of meme, an amusing or interesting item (such as a captioned picture or video) or genre of items that is spread widely online especially through social mediaMEMETIC: related to a meme, an amusing or interesting item (such as a captioned picture or video) or genre of items that is spread widely online especially through social mediaMEMING: not in M-W: verb form of meme, an amusing or interesting item (such as a captioned picture or video) or genre of items that is spread widely online especially through social mediaMENU: a list shown on the display of a computer from which a user can select the operation the computer is to performMINIMIZATION: to replace (a window) on a computer display with a small button or icon which will restore the window when selectedMINIMIZE: to replace (a window) on a computer display with a small button or icon which will restore the window when selectedMINIMIZED: to replace (a window) on a computer display with a small button or icon which will restore the window when selectedMINIMIZING: to replace (a window) on a computer display with a small button or icon which will restore the window when selectedOBJECT: a discrete entity (such as a window or icon) in computer graphics that can be manipulated independently of other such entitiesOFFLINE: not connected to or served by a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system; also: done or occurring independently of such a system (offline events)ONLINE: connected to, served by, or available through a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system (such as the Internet); also: done while connected to such a system
Online Security
BOTNET: a network of computers that have been linked together by malware: a network of botsBUGGY: characterized by [software] bugs, especially: containing many bugsCAPTCHA: a test to prevent spamming software from accessing a website by requiring visitors to the site to solve a simple puzzle in order to gain access. From Completely Automatic Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart (with deliberate pun on “capture”GLITCH: a usually minor malfunction; a bug, such as an unexpected software defect, fault, flaw, or imperfectionGLITCHING: M-W does not have “glitching” nor does it have a verb form of glitchGLITCHY: a usually minor malfunction; a bug, such as an unexpected software defect, fault, flaw, or imperfectionHACK: an expert at programming and solving problems with a computer; also, a person who illegally gains access to … a computer system; also, a usually creatively improvised solution to a computer problem or limitation; also, to gain illegal access to (a computer network, system, etc.); also, to write computer programs for enjoymentHACKABLE: M-W does not have an entry for hackable, “of computer programs or objects containing or relating to them) having the ability to be hacked or accessed without permission” (Collins)HACKED: to gain illegal access to (a computer network, system, etc.); also, to write computer programs for enjoymentINFECT: of a computer virus: to become transmitted and copied to (a device, such as a computer)INFECTED: of a computer virus: to become transmitted and copied to (a device, such as a computer)INFECTING: of a computer virus: to become transmitted and copied to (a device, such as a computer)INFECTION: of a computer virus: to become transmitted and copied to (a device, such as a computer)
Radio, Television, and Satellite
AIRPLAY: the playing of a musical recording on the air by a radio stationAIRWAY: a channel of a designated radio frequency for broadcasting or other radio communicationALFA*: Collins has alfa, a word used in communications to represent the letter A. M-W capitalizes it (Alfa); NOAD does not include it at all.ANCHORMAN: a broadcaster (as on a news program) who introduces reports by other broadcasters and usually reads the newsANTENNA: a usually metallic device (such as a rod or wire) for radiating or receiving radio wavesANTENNAE: a usually metallic device (such as a rod or wire) for radiating or receiving radio wavesBEAM: a constant directional radio signal transmitted for the guidance of pilots; also: the course indicated by a radio beam to transmit especially by satellite: to broadcast; to transmit (data) electronically (beaming images of the planet back to Earth); especially: to transmit (data) wirelesslyBEAMED: a constant directional radio signal transmitted for the guidance of pilots; also: the course indicated by a radio beam to transmit especially by satellite: to broadcast; to transmit (data) electronically (beaming images of the planet back to Earth); especially: to transmit (data) wirelesslyBLIP: an interruption of the sound received in a radio or television program or occurring in a recording as a result of blipping; also, to remove (recorded sound) from a recording so that there is an interruption of the sound in the reproductionBLOOM: glare caused by an object reflecting too much light into a television cameraBOOM: a long more or less horizontal supporting arm or brace (as for holding a microphone)BOOTH: an isolated enclosure used in sound recording or in broadcasting (radio booth)CABLE: cable television, a system of television reception in which signals from distant stations are picked up by a master antenna and sent by cable to the individual receivers of paying subscribers (e.g., a house with cable)CLICK: to change or move through (channels) especially by pushing buttons on a remote control; to change to a different channel or move through channels especially by pushing buttons on a remote control (She clicked through the channels.)CLICKED: to change or move through (channels) especially by pushing buttons on a remote control; to change to a different channel or move through channels especially by pushing buttons on a remote control (She clicked through the channels.)CLICKING: to change or move through (channels) especially by pushing buttons on a remote control; to change to a different channel or move through channels especially by pushing buttons on a remote control (She clicked through the channels.)CONTINUITY: something that has, exhibits, or provides continuity: such as a script or scenario in the performing arts; or transitional spoken or musical matter especially for a radio or television program; or the story and dialogue of a comic stripCOPY: in radio/military communications: to acknowledge receipt and understanding of a messageCRAWL: lettering that moves vertically or horizontally across a television or motion-picture screen to give informationDOLLIED: to move a motion-picture or television camera about on a dolly while shooting a sceneDOLLY: to move a motion-picture or television camera about on a dolly while shooting a sceneDUBBED: to add (sound effects or new dialogue) to a film or to a radio or television production; or to provide (a film) with a new soundtrack and especially dialogue in a different language; or to make a new recording of (previously recorded sound)DUBBING: to add (sound effects or new dialogue) to a film or to a radio or television production; or to provide (a film) with a new soundtrack and especially dialogue in a different language; or to make a new recording of (previously recorded sound)ECHO: the repetition of a received radio signal due especially to reflection of part of the wave from an ionized layer of the atmosphere; also, the reflection of transmitted radar signals by an object; also, the visual indication of this reflection on a radarscopeFADE: fade-out: a gradual changing of one picture to another in a motion-picture or television sequenceFEED: the act or process of feeding a signal (such as an audio or video transmission) to a station for broadcast; also: the signal being fed; a live satellite feed; to send (as by wire or satellite) to a transmitting station for broadcast; also, to supply (a signal) to an electronic circuitFEEDING: the act or process of feeding a signal (such as an audio or video transmission) to a station for broadcast; also: the signal being fed; a live satellite feed; to send (as by wire or satellite) to a transmitting station for broadcast; also, to supply (a signal) to an electronic circuitFORMAT: general plan of organization, arrangement, or choice of material (as for a television show)GRID: a network of radio or television stationsGRIP: a technician on a motion-picture or television set who handles and maintains equipment (such as cameras and their dollies and cranes)HIGHLIGHT: a summary of the most significant or interesting parts of something (such as a completed sporting event) presented typically on a television broadcast —usually plural (watched highlights of the night's games)LINE: any of the successive horizontal rows of picture elements on the screen of a cathode-ray tube (such as a television screen)LINEUP: a television programming schedule (tonight's lineup of programs)LIVE: of or relating to an event that is broadcast or reported as it is occurring (a live webcast, live updates, live broadcast)MAGAZINE: a radio or television program presenting usually several short segments on a variety of topicsMINICAM: a portable television cameraNULL: a condition of a radio receiver when minimum or zero signal is received
Recording Technologies
ACETATE: a phonograph recording disk made of an acetate or coated with cellulose acetateALBUM: one or more recordings (as on tape or disc) produced as a single unitBOOMBOX: M-W shows as an open compound: boom box, a usually large portable stereophonic radio and tape or CD playerBOOTH: an isolated enclosure used in sound recording or in broadcasting (radio booth)BURN: to record digital data or music on (an optical disc) using a laser (burn a cd); also: to record (data or music) in this way (burn songs onto a disk)BURNING: to record digital data or music on (an optical disc) using a laser (burn a cd); also: to record (data or music) in this way (burn songs onto a disk)BURNT: to record digital data or music on (an optical disc) using a laser (burn a cd); also: to record (data or music) in this way (burn songs onto a disk)CLIP: a section of filmed, videotaped, or recorded material; also, a clipping, especially from a newspaper; also, to cut items out of (a publication, such as a newspaper)COMPONENT: of a video signal: split into multiple channels each carrying one particular set of data (such as one channel for black and white and one for color)DIGITAL: relating to an audio recording method in which sound waves are represented digitally (as on magnetic tape) so that in the recording wow and flutter are eliminated and background noise is reducedDIGITALLY: relating to an audio recording method in which sound waves are represented digitally (as on magnetic tape) so that in the recording wow and flutter are eliminated and background noise is reducedGAMMA: the degree of contrast of a developed photographic image or of a video imageMIKE: a microphone; also, to supply with a microphoneMIKING: to supply with a microphoneMONO: (noun) monophonic reproduction or (adj.) monophonic, of or relating to sound transmission, recording, or reproduction involving a single transmission pathMONOPHONIC: (noun) monophonic reproduction or (adj.) monophonic, of or relating to sound transmission, recording, or reproduction involving a single transmission pathNEEDLE: a slender rod (as of jewel or steel) with a rounded tip used in a phonograph to transmit vibrations from a record: a stylusOPEN: being in operation (an open microphone)
Software, Programming, and Applications
AGENT: a computer application designed to automate certain tasks (such as gathering information online)ALPHA: the first version of a product (such as a computer program) that is being developed and tested —usually used before another nounAPPLET: a short computer application especially for performing a simple specific taskBOOT: to load (a program) into a computer from a disk; to start or ready for use especially by booting a program; to become loaded into a computer's memory from a disk; to become ready for use especially by booting a programBOOTED: to load (a program) into a computer from a disk; to start or ready for use especially by booting a program; to become loaded into a computer's memory from a disk; to become ready for use especially by booting a programBRANCH: computers: a part of a computer program executed as a result of a program decision; also, to follow one of two or more parts of a computer program executed as a result of a program decision: to follow one of two or more branchesCLIENT: software that allows a computer to function as a client in a networkCODABLE: instructions for a computer (as within a piece of software); also, to create or edit computer codeCODE: instructions for a computer (as within a piece of software); also, to create or edit computer codeCODED: instructions for a computer (as within a piece of software); also, to create or edit computer codeCODING: instructions for a computer (as within a piece of software); also, to create or edit computer codeCOMMAND: a signal that actuates a device (such as a control mechanism in a spacecraft or one step in a computer), or the activation of a device by means of such a signal, or a line of code instructing a computer to send such a signalCOMPILE: to run (something, such as a software program) through a compilerDATA: information in digital form that can be transmitted or processedDATAFLOW: a computer architecture that utilizes multiple parallel processors to perform simultaneous operations as data becomes availableDEEP: computing: having or using many repetitions of algorithmic processing (deep learning, a deep neural network)DEFAULT: a selection automatically used by a program in the absence of a choice made by the userDEFAULTED: a selection automatically used by a program in the absence of a choice made by the userDEFINE: computing: to create with established rules or parameters (define a window, define a procedure)DEFINED: computing: to create with established rules or parameters (define a window, define a procedure)DEFINING: computing: to create with established rules or parameters (define a window, define a procedure)DEMON: a software program or process that runs in the background (usually daemon, meaning attendant)ENABLE: to cause to operate (software that enables the keyboard)EXECUTE: computing: to cause a system to perform the tasks indicated by (encoded instructions)FILE: a collection of [information] usually arranged or classified; a collection of related data records (as for a computer), or a complete collection of data (such as text or a program) treated by a computer as a unit especially for purposes of input and outputFLAVOR: version: a form or variant of a type or original (e.g., flavors of software)FUNCTION: a computer subroutine; specifically: one that performs a calculation with variables provided by a program and supplies the program with a single resultGATE: a device (as in a computer) that outputs a signal when specified input conditions are met (logic gate)GLOBAL: of, relating to, or applying to a whole (such as a mathematical function or a computer program)INITIALIZATION: to set (something, such as a computer program counter) to a starting position, value, or configurationINITIALIZE: to set (something, such as a computer program counter) to a starting position, value, or configurationLAGGY: in IT: having a delayed or slow response (as to a user's input): marked or affected by lagLAUNCH: to load into a computer's memory and run (launch a software program)LINE: a distinct segment of a computer program containing a single command or a small number of commandsLOOP: a series of instructions (as for a computer) that is repeated until a terminating condition is reachedMACRO: a single computer instruction that stands for a sequence of operationsMOBILE: of, relating to, or being a computing device (such as a smartphone or tablet) that is capable of being connected wirelessly to the Internet and is typically used for online browsing, watching videos, playing games, reading books, etc. (a mobile video player/e-reader); also, designed or intended to run on a mobile device (mobile apps/games); also, taking place on or utilizing a mobile device (mobile gaming/streaming)MODEL: a system of postulates, data, and inferences presented as a mathematical description of an entity or state of affairs; also, a computer simulation based on such a system (climate models); also, to produce a representation or simulation of (using a computer to model a problem)MODELED: a system of postulates, data, and inferences presented as a mathematical description of an entity or state of affairs; also, a computer simulation based on such a system (climate models); also, to produce a representation or simulation of (using a computer to model a problem)OBJECT: a data structure in object-oriented programming that can contain functions as well as constants, variables, and other data structures; an object fileOPEN: computers: not proprietary: available to third party developers
Telephones and Telephone Service
BOARD: switchboardCALLBACK: a return phone callCELL: any of the small sections of a geographic area of a cellular telephone system; also, a cell phoneDIAL: to call [by using a telephone]DIALED: to call [by using a telephone]DIALING: to call [by using a telephone]HELPLINE: a phone service providing help or assistanceHORN: slang: a telephoneHOTLINE: a usually toll-free telephone service available to the public or to a group of people for some specific purposeLINE: a wire or pair of wires connecting one telegraph or telephone station with another or a whole system of such wires; also: a telephone connection; also: an individual telephone extension (a call on line 2)LOCAL: of or relating to telephone communication within a specified area (a local call)MOBILE: cellular: of, relating to, or being a radiotelephone system in which a geographical area (such as a city) is divided into small sections each served by a transmitter of limited range (a mobile phone); also (noun) British: cell phone, mobile phoneMODEM: a device that converts signals produced by one type of device (such as a computer) to a form compatible with another (such as a telephone) and that is used especially to transmit and receive information between computers via landlines; also, to send (something, such as data) via a modem (from modulator + demodulator)