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20 Cards in this Set
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ASAP
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(adv.)
An abbreviation for As Soon As Possible |
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CAT Scan
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( noun)
Computerized Axial Tomography scan----- a three dimensional image of a body structure made from a series of cross-sectional images and put together by a computer |
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CD-ROM
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(noun)
Compact Disk-Read Only Memory------a compact disk that contains data a computer can read |
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dink ( a subset of yuppies)
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(noun)
double income couple, no kids |
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DOS
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(noun)
The Disk Operating System used on personal computers (PCs) |
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ESL
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(noun)
English as a Second Language |
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FAQ
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(noun)
an abbreviation for Frequently Asked Quesitons |
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HTML
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(noun)
Hypertext Markup Language---a system of tagging documents to define a document's struture and appearance on a Web page |
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ISP
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Internet Service Provider--- a company that provides Internet access to consumers
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LAN
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(noun)
Local Area Network---- a network of directly connected machines that are close together and prvide high-speed communication over, for example, fiber optics or coaxial cable (like for phone services or cable TV) |
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Laser
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(noun)
Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation---- a device that generates electromagnetic radiation |
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modem
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(noun)
Modulator/ demodulator---a device used to convert digital singals into analog singnals--- and viseversa----- for transmissions over phone lines |
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moped
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(noun)
motor-pedal--- a small, light,motor-powered bike that can also be pedaled |
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radar
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(noun)
radio detecting and ranging--- a device that sends out radio waves and processes them for display; usually used for locating objects and surface features of an object (such as a planet) |
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RAM
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(noun)
Random- Access Memory (on a computer)---- a type of computer memory that can be acccessed radomly |
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REM
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(noun)
Rapid Eye Movement (in sleep)--- a rapid movement of the eyes associated with REM sleep and dreaming |
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scuba
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(noun)
self-contained underwater breathing apparatus---- equipment used for breathing underwater |
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snafu
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(noun)
Situation normal all fouled up |
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URL
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(noun)
Uniform Resources Locator--- the address of documents and resources on the internet |
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yuppie
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(noun)
young urban professional--- a young, college-educated adult who works and lives in or near a large city |
