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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, booklet, or computer file that contains such a list. [1/2 definitions] |
| conga |
a dance from Cuba performed by people following a leader around the dance area in single file. [1/2 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. [1/3 definitions] |
| cross reference |
a reference from one part of a book, index, or file to another part that contains 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 on a computer. Documents can contain text, pictures, charts, and sounds. [1/2 definitions] |
| download |
a computer file that is sent from one computer to another. [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 |
a place for keeping documents or other objects safe and in order. A file can be something that holds papers or a space on a computer. [1/4 definitions] |
| file2 |
to shape, smooth, or grind down with a file or other tool. [1/2 definitions] |
| filename |
the name of a file on a computer. Every file on a computer must have a unique name. |
| 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. |
| filings |
small pieces removed by grinding with a file. |
| icon |
on a phone or computer display, a small drawing that is used as a symbol. Clicking on the symbol requests a certain action from the computer, such as opening a file, taking a user to a location, or playing an audio. [1/3 definitions] |
| Indian file |
in single file, usu. walking. |
| in tandem |
in single file. [1/2 definitions] |
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