English (en) Shortcut A shortcut in computing is a quick way to perform a command or open an application using a keyboard combination (e.g., Ctrl+C for copy) or a desktop icon. It saves time. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ụzọ mkpirisi Decomposition: Ụzọ mkpirisi. Ụ́zọ̀ - way; Mkpirisi - abridged. E.g. He...
Category: Technology
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
English (en) Optical Character Recognition (OCR) OCR is technology that converts different types of documents, such as scanned paper documents or images, into editable and searchable data by recognising printed or handwritten text. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Enyo Edide na eserese Decomposition: Enyo Edide na eserese - That glass or mirror...
Neumorphism
English (en) Neumorphism Neumorphism is a design trend combining skeuomorphism and flat design, characterised by soft, subtle shadows and gradients, creating a pseudo-3D effect on user interfaces that mimic physicality and depth. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ngwa ngosi ozi kenro Decomposition: Ngwa ngosi ozi kenro - A kind of dashboard that...
Minimise
English (en) Minimise Minimising (a page) refers to reducing the window of an application or document so it disappears from the main screen, typically appearing as an icon or button on the taskbar. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Wetuo Decomposition: Wetuo - bring down. Sụkọlata / Belata Decomposition: Sụkọlata / Belata -...
AND Gate
English (en) AND Gate An AND gate is a basic digital logic gate that outputs true (1) only when all its inputs are true (1). If any input is false (0), the output is false (0). Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Conditional statements Yorùbá (yo) Ìloro gbèjì Decomposition: “Ìloro” refers to a gate, while...
Analogue Computer
English (en) Analogue Computer An analogue computer is a device that uses continuous physical quantities, such as electrical voltage or mechanical movement, to model and solve mathematical problems, often for simulations or real-time calculations. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Digital Yorùbá (yo) Ẹ̀rọ-ayárabíàṣá Àfìṣefèsìjọra Decomposition: An analog (èyí tí iṣẹ́ rẹ̀ ń fi ìṣe...
Alpha-test
English (en) Alpha-test An alpha test is an early phase of software testing where a product is tested by the internal development team. It aims to identify bugs and issues before beta testing with external users. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms CAPTCHA Yorùbá (yo) Àyẹ̀wò Ìbẹ̀rẹ̀ Decomposition: À yẹ̀wò ìbẹ̀èrẹ̀. An alpha test refers...
Maximise
English (en) Maximise To maximise (a page) means to enlarge it to fill the entire screen or window. This action increases the page's size, providing a better view of its contents. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Mee Nnukwu/Mejuo ihu onyonyo/Mee Nnukwu Decomposition: Mee Nnukwu; Mejuo ihu onyonyo; Mee Nnukwu (magnify/ enlarge). E.g. Mee...
Address Bus
English (en) Address Bus An address bus is a system of pathways used in a computer to transfer memory addresses between the processor and memory. It determines the location where data is stored or retrieved. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Address Yorùbá (yo) Agbéṣẹ́kájúlé Decomposition: Agbéṣẹ́ká ojúlé. The address bus is like a house...
Link rot
English (en) Link rot Link rot refers to the gradual degradation or disappearance of hyperlinks on websites, typically due to outdated or removed content, resulting in broken links that no longer direct users to the intended page. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ure mmekota Decomposition: Ure mmekota - rot OR decay of...