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Topic: Technology

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.

suboptimal

IPA: /sʌbˈɒptɪməl/

KK: /sʌbˈɑptɪməl/

adjective

Definition: Not as good as the best possible; not ideal.

Example: The team's performance was suboptimal, leading to a disappointing result.

suboptimization

IPA: /ˌsʌbˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /sʌbˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of optimizing a smaller part of a larger system or organization, often at the expense of the overall efficiency or effectiveness.

Example: The company's focus on suboptimization led to improvements in individual departments, but overall performance suffered.

suboptimum

IPA: /sʌbˈɒptɪməm/

KK: /sʌbˈɑptɪməm/

adjective

Definition: Not the best or most effective; below the ideal level of performance or quality.

Example: The team's performance was suboptimum, leading to a disappointing result in the competition.

subpanel

IPA: //sʌbˈpænəl//

KK: /sʌbˈpænəl/

noun

Definition: A smaller section or part of a larger panel, often used in contexts like electrical systems or user interfaces.

Example: The electrician installed a subpanel to manage the additional circuits in the house.

subproblem

IPA: /sʌbˈprɒbləm/

KK: /sʌbˈprɒbləm/

noun

Definition: A smaller problem that is part of a larger problem, where solving it helps to solve the bigger issue.

Example: To tackle the project effectively, we need to break it down into smaller subproblems.

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.

subproduct

IPA: //sʌbˈprɒdʌkt//

KK: /sʌbˈprɒdʌkt/

noun

Definition: A product that is made during the process of creating something else, often considered secondary or less important than the main product.

Example: The factory produces several subproducts that can be sold separately.

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.

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