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Topic: Technology

degauss

IPA: /dɪˈɡɔs/

KK: /dɪˈɡɔs/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove or erase the magnetic field from a device or object, often to prevent interference or to reset it.

Example: The technician had to degauss the hard drive to ensure all data was securely erased.

degausser

IPA: /dɪˈɡɔːsər/

KK: /dɪˈɡɔsər/

noun

Definition: A device used to remove or reduce the magnetic field from an object, often used to erase data from magnetic storage media.

Example: The technician used a degausser to ensure that the hard drive was completely wiped clean.

dehumidifier

IPA: //diˈhjuːmɪˌfaɪər//

KK: /diˈhjuːmɪˌfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A device that takes moisture out of the air to reduce humidity.

Example: We bought a dehumidifier to help with the dampness in our basement.

del

IPA: /dɛl/

KK: /dɛl/

noun

Definition: A part or portion of something, often used in mathematics or physics to refer to a specific operator or symbol.

Example: In calculus, the del operator is used to calculate the gradient of a function.

deletable

IPA: /dɪˈliːtəbl/

KK: /dɪˈlitəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be removed or erased.

Example: You can make the file deletable if you want to remove it later.

delete

IPA: /dɪˈliːt/

KK: /dɪˈlit/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove something from a document, file, or list so that it no longer exists or is visible.

Example: I need to delete the old files from my computer to free up space.

deletion

IPA: /dɪˈliːʃən/

KK: /dɪˈliːʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of removing something, especially a word or part of text, from a document or a genetic sequence.

Example: The deletion of unnecessary words improved the clarity of the report.

delimited

IPA: /dɪˈlɪmɪtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈlɪmɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is defined or restricted by specific boundaries or limits.

Example: The project was delimited by strict guidelines to ensure clarity and focus.

verb

Definition: To set the boundaries or limits of something.

Example: The project was delimited by strict guidelines to ensure clarity.

delimiter

IPA: /dɪˈlɪmɪtə/

KK: /dɪˈlɪmɪtər/

noun

Definition: A character or sequence of characters that indicates the start or end of a piece of data.

Example: In programming, a comma is often used as a delimiter to separate values in a list.

delimiting

IPA: /dɪˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: That serves to define or mark the boundaries of something.

Example: The delimiting factors of the project were clearly outlined in the proposal.

verb

Definition: To set the boundaries or limits of something.

Example: The teacher is delimiting the topics that will be covered in the exam.

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