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| attachment |
a file sent along with an email that can be opened by the recipient. [1/6 definitions] |
| back up |
to create and store a copy of (a computer file), often in a separate location, in case the original is damaged or lost. [1/8 definitions] |
| caravan |
a group of similar vehicles or riding animals traveling together single file. [1/4 definitions] |
| card index |
a systematically arranged collection of cards bearing information of specified types, such as names and addresses; card file; card catalog. |
| catalog |
the book, leaflet, or file containing such a list. [1/5 definitions] |
| conga |
a Latin American dance performed by a group that forms a long line in single file behind a leader. [1/4 definitions] |
| cookie |
a small data file stored by a website on a user's browser, enabling the website to remember the user's log in, settings, and other activity on the website. [1/4 definitions] |
| cross reference |
a reference from one part of a book, index, or file to another part containing additional or related information. |
| cut |
in computing, to remove (a file or section of a file's data) causing it to be stored in a temporary location, typically in order to place a copy of it in a different location. [1/25 definitions] |
| document |
a file containing information such as text or media, created with a computer application. [1/4 definitions] |
| download |
the act or process of downloading, or the file or program downloaded. [1/2 definitions] |
| emery board |
a small stiff strip of cardboard that has been coated with powdered emery, used as a nail file. |
| executable |
(of a file or program) capable of being run by a computer. [2 definitions] |
| file1 |
to store in a file. [1/7 definitions] |
| file2 |
to shape, smooth, or grind down with a file or similar device. [1/2 definitions] |
| filename |
the name given to a computer file to differentiate its contents from all the other data on a computer. |
| filename extension |
in computing, the final part of a filename, consisting of one or more letters after a dot, which indicates the format of the file data. |
| Indian file |
in single file, usu. walking. |
| in tandem |
in single file. [1/2 definitions] |
| JPEG |
abbreviation of "Joint Photographic Experts Group," used to denote the cross-platform image file format based on this committee's image compression algorithm, or such a file itself, and, shortened to jpg, used as the filename extension for files in this format. |
| lodge |
to register (a charge, complaint, or the like) in court or before an appropriate authority; file. [1/11 definitions] |
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