be on to |
(informal) to have inside information about. [1/2 definitions] |
bit3 |
a unit of information in a computer; binary digit. |
blabbermouth |
(informal) one who talks indiscreetly, esp. one who habitually reveals confidential information. |
blackmail |
payment forced by threats to reveal damaging information; extortion. [2/3 definitions] |
book |
based on books or the information in them. [1/13 definitions] |
booth |
a temporary or loosely constructed stall for displaying and selling goods or giving out information. [1/2 definitions] |
breadcrumb |
(informal) a series of connected pieces of information, esp. text links indicating a page's position in a particular website. [1/2 definitions] |
brief |
a formal outline of information and arguments used in a legal case or other matter. [1/8 definitions] |
bring out |
to make (some information) known to listeners or readers. [1/5 definitions] |
bubble memory |
a solid-state computer device that stores information, coded into binary digits, in microscopic magnetized areas in sheets, as of garnet. |
buffer1 |
in computer terminology, a portion of the hardware used to hold information temporarily. [1/6 definitions] |
Bureau of Labor Statistics |
a research agency of the U.S. Department of Labor that collects and compiles statistical information, providing such measures as Consumer Price Index, inflation rate, and unemployment rate. |
calculation |
an estimation based on prior experience and information. [1/4 definitions] |
canvass |
to solicit votes, information, opinions, or contributions. [2/8 definitions] |
card index |
a systematically arranged collection of cards bearing information of specified types, such as names and addresses; card file; card catalog. |
censor |
anyone who exercises authorizing control over information or ideas. [2/6 definitions] |
chart |
a display of information in graphic or tabular form. [1/6 definitions] |
check |
to look at something in order to get some specific information about the state of something. [2/19 definitions] |
check in |
to telephone or appear in person, esp. periodically, so as to obtain information or confirm one's interest or involvement. [1/2 definitions] |
check up on |
to look at or seek information about (someone or something) in order to find out if they are all right or if they getting into any trouble. |
classify |
to specify (documents or other information) as being highly restricted in accessibility. [1/3 definitions] |