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track.
(1)
The path or one of the set of paths, parallel
to the reference edge on a data medium, associated with
a single reading or writing component as the data
medium moves past the component. (2) The portion of
a moving data medium such as a drum, or disk, that is
accessible to a given reading head position.
translate. To transform data from one language to
another.
transmission. (1) The sending of data from one place
for reception elsewhere. (2) In ASCII and data
communication, a series of characters including
headings and text. (3) The dispatching of a signal,
message, or other form of intelligence by wire, radio,
telephone, or other means. (4) One or more blocks or
messages. For BSC and start-stop devices, a
transmission is terminated by an EOT character. (5)
Synonymous with data transmission.
typematic. Keyboard buttons that will repeat when held
depressed.
video. Computer data or graphics displayed on a
cathode ray tube, monitor, or display.
word. (1) A character string or a bit string considered
as an entity. (2) See computer word.
write. To make a permanent or transient recording of
data in a storage device or on a data medium.
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