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adapter

IPA: /əˈdæptər/

KK: /əˈdæptər/

noun

Definition: A device that allows different pieces of equipment to work together, often by connecting parts that are not normally compatible.

Example: I bought an adapter to connect my laptop to the projector.

administrator

IPA: //ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtə//

KK: /ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who manages or oversees the operations of an organization, such as a business, school, or government agency.

Example: The administrator organized the annual conference for the school district.

debugger

IPA: /dɪˈbʌɡər/

KK: /dɪˈbʌɡər/

noun

Definition: A tool or program used to find and fix errors in other computer programs by allowing the user to run the program step by step and check for problems.

Example: The programmer used a debugger to identify and fix the errors in the code.

developer

IPA: /dɪˈvɛləpər/

KK: /dɪˈvɛləpər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that creates or improves software, applications, or real estate projects.

Example: The software developer worked late to finish the new app before the deadline.

filename

IPA: /ˈfaɪlneɪm/

KK: /ˈfaɪlˌneɪm/

noun

Definition: A name used to identify a computer file, which often includes an extension to show what type of file it is.

Example: Make sure to save your document with a proper filename so you can find it later.

gigabyte

IPA: /ˈɡɪɡəˌbaɪt/

KK: /ˈgɪgəˌbaɪt/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for computer memory or data storage that is equal to one billion bytes or 1,024 megabytes.

Example: My new computer has a storage capacity of 256 gigabytes.

install

IPA: /ɪnˈstɔːl/

KK: /ɪnˈstɔl/

transitive verb

Definition: To put something in place and make it ready for use, such as software or equipment.

Example: I need to install the new printer before I can use it.

jobholder

IPA: /ˈdʒɒbˌhoʊldər/

KK: /ˈdʒɑbˌhoʊldər/

noun

Definition: A person who is employed and holds a specific job position.

Example: The jobholder was recognized for their outstanding performance at work.

jobname

IPA: /ˈdʒɒbneɪm/

KK: /dʒɑbneɪm/

noun

Definition: A name given to a job in a computer system, used to identify it during processing.

Example: The jobname must be unique to avoid conflicts in the system.

scanner

IPA: /ˈskænər/

KK: /ˈskænər/

noun

Definition: A device that reads or captures information from documents, images, or objects, often used for digitizing or analyzing data.

Example: I used a scanner to digitize my old photographs.

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