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dot matrixnoun(computing, also attributively) A two-dimensional array or pattern of dots used (for example, by a display device or a printer) to represent alphanumeric characters and pictures.
matrixnounThe cavity or mold in which anything is formed.
dot matrix printernoun(computer hardware) A type of printer that prints characters using an array of small wires that produce an array of dots when striking the paper.
touchframenoun(computing) A hardware overlay that adds touchscreen functionality to a monitor screen
refreshable displaynounAn electromechanical computer peripheral for blind people, translating on-screen text into tactile braille.
dynamic memorynounComputer memory that requires a periodic refresh to maintain its contents. This memory is usually cheaper and faster than ROM.
memistornoun(electronics) A resistor with memory able to perform logic operations and store information.
retained modenoun(computer graphics) A mode in which the application updates a set of graphical objects which are stored and displayed by the graphics library, contrasting with immediate mode.
macroblocknoun(signal processing, video compression) A block of adjacent pixels, typically a rectangular 16×16 block
frame buffernoun(computing) Alternative form of framebuffer. [(computing) A video output device that drives a display from a memory buffer containing a complete frame of graphical data.]
textmodenoun(computing, chiefly attributive) A display that supports text but not graphics.
static random access memorynounA type of semiconductor memory that uses bistable latching circuitry (flip-flop) to store each bit.
framebuffernoun(computing) A video output device that drives a display from a memory buffer containing a complete frame of graphical data.
flashcardnounA card used to aid rote memorization. One side of the card contains data of one kind, or a question, and the other side contains the associated response which one wants to memorize. For example, one side could contain an English word, and the other side the Spanish translation.
volatile memorynoun(computer hardware) Computer memory (such as RAM) that requires a constant electrical charge to maintain its contents.
greenscreennoun(film) The alternate version of bluescreen, having the background green instead of blue.
bubble memorynoun(computing, historical) A type of non-volatile computer memory that uses a thin film of magnetic material to hold small magnetized areas, known as bubbles or domains, each storing one bit of data.
memory cellnoun(computing) A fundamental block of computer memory.
main framenounthe rigid frame upon which the moving parts of a machine are mounted; chassis
graphics cardnoun(computing) A circuit board that generates and controls the visual display on a computer screen.

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