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HOST FORMS DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE
low–level language
machine language
GLOSSARY–8
library In data storage, a collection of related files or programs.
line One horizontal flow of characters.
line feed Control character that causes the printing system to begin
printing in the current character position of the next line (unless
set to be interpreted as an end of line).
line printer High–speed printer that prints an entire line of characters at the
same time.
line tables Internal data structures that provide a record in memory of the
line to be drawn on a page.
listing Printout or display of the statements in a program, usually used
as a convenience in examining or editing programs.
literal Any alphanumeric character or symbol used to define itself rather
than something it might represent.
load To enter data into storage or working registers.
logo Small illustration, signature, or design, typically used to identify a
company.
log off Procedure used to end a computer session.
log on Procedure used to begin a computer session.
Computer language that is close to machine language so each
written instruction in a program can be converted to machine
language on a one–to–one basis.
LPS Laser printing system. Technology that uses a laser to transfer
character forms to a page.
Binary code that can be read directly by the central processing
unit (CPU) of a computer. All programming language is
eventually converted into machine language for execution by the
computer. See also computer language.
mainframe The central processing unit (CPU) of a large computer. Most
often used to denote any large computer that is used as the
central source of computing for remote dumb terminals or
interconnected micro– or mini–computers.
margins White space on the top, bottom, and each side of the printed
text.
media Vehicles or devices on which information is stored or
transmitted.
MB (megabyte) 1,048,576 bytes.
menu List of available functions, commands, or options.
merge Operation combining two or more items into a predetermined
order. For example, merging two separate alphabetically ordered
lists into one large alphabetically ordered list.
mnemonic Word that possesses qualities helpful to human memory.
Software commands are often rooted in mnemonic terms or
abbreviations to make it easy to associate the functions with the
name or keys pressed to implement the function.
mode Manner in which an activity or process is carried out.
module Cohesive unit within a program.
monitor 1. Program used to supervise, control, or verify the operations
of a system. 2. A monochrome or color cathode ray tube (CRT)
used to display computer information to the operator.
HOST FORMS DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE 3.2 FOR IBM MVS CREATING FORMS