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Topic: Computers

peripheral

IPA: /pəˈrɪfərəl/

KK: /pəˈrɪfərəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the outer part of something or not the main focus; often used to describe things that are less important or on the edge.

Example: The team focused on the main project, but they also considered some peripheral issues.

noun

Definition: A device that connects to a computer to add functionality, such as printing, storing data, or communicating with other devices.

Example: I bought a new printer as a peripheral for my computer.

peruser

IPA: /pərˈjuːzər/

KK: /pɜrˈjuːzər/

noun

Definition: A person who reads or examines something carefully and in detail.

Example: The peruser of the document found several important details that others missed.

petabyte

IPA: /ˈpɛtəˌbaɪt/

KK: /ˈpɛtəˌbaɪt/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for digital information that equals one quadrillion bytes or 1,024 terabytes.

Example: The new data center can store up to 10 petabytes of information.

phisher

IPA: /ˈfɪʃər/

KK: /ˈfɪʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who tries to trick others into giving away personal information, like passwords or credit card numbers, usually through fake emails or websites.

Example: The phisher sent an email that looked like it was from a bank to steal people's information.

phishing

IPA: /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of tricking someone into giving personal or confidential information by pretending to be a trustworthy source, often through email.

Example: Many people have fallen victim to phishing scams that ask for their bank details.

verb

Definition: To attempt to trick someone into giving personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, often through deceptive emails or websites.

Example: Cybercriminals often use phishing to steal sensitive information from unsuspecting users.

photoshop

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəʃɒp//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌʃɑp/

verb

Definition: To edit or change a picture using computer software, often to improve its appearance or to create a different effect.

Example: She decided to photoshop the image to make the colors more vibrant.

ping

IPA: /pɪŋ/

KK: /pɪŋ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce a quick, sharp sound that is often high-pitched, similar to a bell or a metal object being struck.

Example: The sonar device began to ping as it searched for submarines.

noun

Definition: A sharp, high-pitched sound, often made by something striking metal, or a network protocol used to check if a computer is reachable.

Example: I heard a ping when the bullet hit the metal target.

pixel

IPA: /ˈpɪksəl/

KK: /ˈpɪksəl/

noun

Definition: A small square of color that makes up an image on a screen, like a computer or TV. Many of these tiny squares come together to form the pictures we see.

Example: The image on the screen is made up of millions of tiny pixels.

placeholder

IPA: /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldər/

KK: /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldər/

noun

Definition: A term or symbol used to represent something else, often temporarily, until a specific value or name is assigned.

Example: In the document, the term 'X' is used as a placeholder for the actual name that will be added later.

plaintext

IPA: //ˈpleɪnˌtɛkst//

KK: /ˈpleɪnˌtɛkst/

noun

Definition: A type of text that is easy to read and understand, without any special formatting or encryption.

Example: The document was saved in plaintext so that anyone could read it easily.

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