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Topic: Computers

specifier

IPA: /ˈspɛsɪfaɪər/

KK: /ˈspɛsɪfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that clearly defines or identifies something.

Example: The architect acted as a specifier for the building materials used in the project.

spoofed

IPA: /spuːft/

KK: /spuft/

adjective

Definition: Made to look like it is from someone else, often to trick or deceive.

Example: The email was spoofed to make it seem like it was from a trusted source.

verb

Definition: To trick or deceive someone by pretending to be someone else or by creating a false impression.

Example: The hacker spoofed the email address to make it look like it was from a trusted source.

spoofing

IPA: /ˈspuːfɪŋ/

KK: /ˈspuːfɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of tricking someone or something by pretending to be something else, often used in the context of computer security to deceive systems or users.

Example: The company implemented new security measures to prevent spoofing attacks on their network.

verb

Definition: To trick or deceive someone by pretending to be someone else or by imitating something in a misleading way.

Example: The hackers were caught spoofing the company's email to steal sensitive information.

spooler

IPA: /ˈspuːlər/

KK: /ˈspuːlər/

noun

Definition: A program that manages print jobs by storing them temporarily and sending them to the printer when it's ready.

Example: The spooler helped manage the print jobs efficiently, ensuring that each document was printed in order.

spyware

IPA: /ˈspaɪwɛr/

KK: /ˈspaɪˌwɛr/

noun

Definition: A type of software that secretly collects information from a person's computer or device without their knowledge.

Example: The company discovered that spyware had been installed on their computers, tracking employee activities.

stateless

IPA: /ˈsteɪtləs/

KK: /ˈsteɪtləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having a state or recognized citizenship in a country.

Example: Many people are stateless and do not belong to any nation.

stemmer

IPA: /ˈstɛmər/

KK: /ˈstɛmər/

noun

Definition: A tool or software that reduces words to their base or root form, often used in natural language processing and text analysis.

Example: The stemmer helped the program understand different forms of the word 'running' by reducing it to 'run'.

string

IPA: /strɪŋ/

KK: /strɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to musical instruments, especially in terms of their sound or construction.

Example: The string section of the orchestra played beautifully during the concert.

intransitive verb

Definition: To extend or develop in a line or series, or to take on a string-like shape.

Example: The lights strung across the street created a festive atmosphere.

noun

Definition: A thin piece of material, often made of fiber, used for tying or connecting things together.

Example: She used a piece of string to tie the package securely.

transitive verb

Definition: To attach or fasten something using a thin piece of material, often used for tying or hanging objects.

Example: She decided to string the lights around the tree for the party.

submenu

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌmɛnuː/

KK: /sʌbˌmɛnˈu/

noun

Definition: A smaller menu that appears when you select an option from a main menu, often used in software or websites to provide more choices.

Example: To access the settings, click on the gear icon and select the option from the submenu.

subnet

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌnɛt/

KK: /sʌbˌnɛt/

noun

Definition: A smaller network within a larger network that allows devices to communicate with each other directly.

Example: The company divided its network into several subnets to improve performance and security.

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