AMSTRAD CPC464 User Manual page 217

Si-m ullation
A technique for emulation of real life interactive processes using the computer, such as flight
simulation, driving simulation etc.
Soft key
See UDK (user defined key).
Software
Programs.
Software engineering
A grandiose expression meaning computer programming, implying a structured and
considered approach, as opposed to arbitrary techniques.
Sound generator
The part of a computer (it may be either hardware of software) that creates the sound and
noise.
Speech recognition
The conversion of the spoken word into machine readable instructions.
Speech synthesis
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Generation of simulated speech using a combination of hardware and software.
Spreadsheet
A program that allows rows and columns of numbers to be entered and arithmetically
manipulated. Changing one entry causes all the associated calculations to be rerun, and
produces an updated result.
Sprite
A screen character that moves freely around the display, generated by specific hardware or
software that allows it to appear and disappear apparently at random.
Stack
An area of memory allocated for 'stacking' inf6rination, but where only the last entry on the
stack can be recalled.
Statement
An instruction, or sequence of instructions, in a computer program.