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Topic: Computers

subnetwork

IPA: //sʌbˈnɛtˌwɜrk//

KK: /sʌbˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: A smaller part of a larger network that operates independently or has its own specific functions.

Example: The company created a subnetwork to manage its internal communications more efficiently.

subnotebook

IPA: //sʌbˈnoʊtˌbʊk//

KK: /sʌbˈnoʊtˌbʊk/

noun

Definition: A small and lightweight computer that is more compact than a standard notebook computer, designed for portability and ease of use.

Example: I bought a subnotebook for traveling because it's easy to carry around.

subprocess

IPA: //ˈsʌbˌprɒsɛs//

KK: /sʌbˌprɒsɛs/

noun

Definition: A process that is part of a larger overall process.

Example: The main program runs several subprocesses to handle different tasks simultaneously.

subprogram

IPA: //ˈsʌbˌprəʊɡræm//

KK: /sʌbˈprɒɡræm/

noun

Definition: A part of a computer program that can run on its own but is still part of a larger program.

Example: The main program calls a subprogram to perform specific tasks more efficiently.

subroutine

IPA: //sʌbˈruːtiːn//

KK: /sʌbˈruːtin/

noun

Definition: A set of instructions in programming that performs a specific task and can be called from other parts of a program.

Example: The programmer wrote a subroutine to handle user input efficiently.

superblock

IPA: //ˈsuːpərˌblɒk//

KK: /ˈsuːpərˌblɑːk/

noun

Definition: A large area of buildings or structures that is often designed for commercial or residential use, typically with limited access for vehicles and pathways for pedestrians.

Example: The new superblock in the city features parks and walking paths for residents.

superclass

IPA: /ˈsuːpərˌklæs/

KK: /ˈsuːpərˌklæs/

noun

Definition: A group in biological classification that is higher than a class and lower than a phylum, used to organize related organisms.

Example: In the classification of animals, mammals belong to the superclass called Tetrapoda.

supercomputer

IPA: //ˈsuːpərˌkəmˈpjuːtə//

KK: /ˈsuːpərˌkəmˈpjuːtər/

noun

Definition: A very powerful computer that can perform complex calculations at high speeds, often used for scientific research and simulations.

Example: The researchers used a supercomputer to analyze vast amounts of data for their climate model.

supermicro

IPA: /ˈsuːpərˌmaɪkroʊ/

KK: /ˈsuːpərˌmaɪkroʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of small but powerful computer designed for high performance tasks.

Example: The company upgraded its servers to use Supermicro systems for better efficiency.

swapfile

IPA: /ˈswɒpfaɪl/

KK: /ˈswɑpˌfaɪl/

noun

Definition: A file on a computer's hard drive that is used as virtual memory to store data that is not currently being used by the RAM.

Example: The system created a swapfile to manage memory more efficiently when the RAM was full.

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