Computer Programming Jargon

noun a scene of noisy confusion

• The Babel of voices in the crowded marketplace made it difficult to hear the vendors.
• The Babel of chatter at the party was overwhelming.
• I couldn't understand a word in the Babel of jargon at the tech conference.
• The Babel of conflicting opinions in the meeting room made it hard to reach a decision.

noun a mathematical determination of the size or number of something

adjective relating to or involving calculations

• The calculation of the company's annual revenue requires a thorough analysis of financial statements.
• I did the calculation for splitting the bill at the restaurant last night.
• I'm terrible at math, so I always use a calculator for any calculations I need to do.
• The calculation of risk versus reward is crucial in making investment decisions.

noun a loud, resonant metallic sound or series of sounds

verb to make a loud, resonant metallic sound

• The clang of the church bells could be heard throughout the town.
• I heard a loud clang coming from the garage, I wonder what it was.
• The metal pipe made a loud clang when it hit the ground.
• The clash of ideas in the meeting room created a clang of differing opinions.

noun a slang term for a criminal or a convict

• The company's annual report highlighted the increase in sales due to their new marketing strategy.
• I heard from a friend that sales are up because of the new marketing plan.
• Word on the street is that sales are booming thanks to the new marketing scheme.
• The company's profits soared like a rocket after implementing the new marketing tactics.

noun a panel or unit accommodating a set of controls for electronic or mechanical equipment

verb to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment

• The technician recommended resetting the console to fix the issue.
• I love playing games on my console during my free time.
• I'm totally hooked on my new gaming console.
• Her soothing words acted as a console during his time of grief.

verb to pass or go by (said of time)

• A significant amount of time has elapsed since the project began.
• A lot of time has passed since we started the project.
• Dude, so much time has gone by since we kicked off this project.
• Like sands through the hourglass, time has elapsed since we embarked on this journey.

noun the action or process of freezing

verb to become solidified into ice or be preserved at a very low temperature

• The temperature dropped below zero, causing the water to freeze.
• Don't forget to freeze the leftovers before they go bad.
• I'm going to freeze my butt off if I don't wear a jacket outside.
• The sight of her ex-boyfriend made her heart freeze with fear.

adjective not able to be seen, heard, or understood clearly

• The fine details of the painting were so small that they were almost indiscernible to the naked eye.
• The handwriting on the note was so messy that it was practically indiscernible.
• The lyrics of the song were mumbled so much that they became indiscernible.
• The emotional turmoil she was going through made her true feelings indiscernible to those around her.

verb to introduce a substance into the body or a system, typically by means of a syringe or needle

• The doctor needs to inject in the correct dosage of medication.
• Make sure you inject in the insulin before you eat.
• I can't believe you're going to inject in that much money into the stock market.
• She knew she had to inject in some excitement into her mundane routine.

verb to introduce a substance into a body or object using a syringe or similar device

• The doctor will inject the patient with the necessary medication.
• I need to inject insulin before each meal.
• He decided to inject some humor into his presentation to lighten the mood.
• The new CEO plans to inject fresh ideas into the company's strategy.

noun an act of licking

verb to pass the tongue over something

• The dog proceeded to lick its paw in a gentle manner.
• My cat loves to lick my face when I come home.
• I dared him to lick the frozen pole, and he actually did it!
• The singer's voice was so smooth, it was like a lick of honey to the ears.

noun noun - a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Literal' can also be used as a noun to refer to a literal interpretation or meaning.

adjective adjective - a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Literal' in this context means being true to fact; not exaggerated or metaphorical.

adverb adverb - a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. There is no adverb form of 'literal'.

• The literal meaning of the word 'book' is a written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.
• I was so hungry that I could eat a literal horse!
• I can't believe you took my joke so literal, lighten up!
• When she said she was on cloud nine, she was being figurative, not literal.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• She slipped on the ice and suffered a nasty crack on her head.
• I heard he fell down the stairs and got a nasty crack on his backside.
• Watch out for that step, it's been known to give people a nasty crack.
• The company's reputation took a nasty crack after the scandal was exposed.

noun a small amount or quantity

adverb modifies the adjective 'bit' by indicating the degree to which something is not a bit

• She was not a bit interested in the proposal presented at the meeting.
• I'm not a bit tired, let's keep dancing!
• I'm not a bit feeling that new song, it's too slow for me.
• His words did not leave a bit of impact on her decision.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea, in this case 'perfect' can also be used as a noun to refer to a state of flawlessness or excellence.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'perfect' describes a noun or pronoun as being without fault or flaw.

• The presentation was executed with perfect precision.
• She baked the perfect cake for the party.
• That outfit is on point, it's perfect!
• His timing was perfect, he arrived just in time to save the day.

noun an act of scraping

verb to remove or gather by or as if by scraping

• The chef used a metal scraper to carefully scrape excess dough off the cutting board.
• I had to scrape the gum off my shoe after stepping in it.
• I had to scrape together enough money to pay my rent this month.
• She had to scrape the bottom of the barrel to find a suitable candidate for the job.

verb to make or become shorter in length or duration

• We must find a way to shorten the time it takes to complete this project.
• Can you please shorten this email before sending it out?
• Let's try to shorten the meeting so we can all go home early.
• Sometimes, hardships can help to shorten the distance between two people.

noun a mark, object, or other indication of the existence or passing of something

verb to find or discover by investigation

• The forensic team conducted extensive tracing of the suspect's movements at the crime scene.
• I'm tracing back our steps to see where we might have lost the keys.
• I'm tracing the IP address to find out who's been hacking into our system.
• She traced the origins of the ancient artifact to a small village in Greece.

noun a mathematical operation in which the positions of elements in a matrix are switched

verb to change the position or order of something

• In mathematics, to transpose a matrix means to switch its rows with its columns.
• Can you transpose these two numbers for me?
• Let's just transpose the order of these events to make it easier.
• She tried to transpose her feelings of anger into feelings of forgiveness.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'tricky' describes something that is difficult to deal with or understand.

• The math problem was quite tricky to solve due to its complexity.
• I find this level of the game to be really tricky.
• This puzzle is so tricky, I can't figure it out!
• Navigating through the city's busy streets can be quite tricky during rush hour.

noun a twisting or fidgeting movement

verb to twist or fidget with something in a restless or nervous manner

• She absentmindedly began to twiddle with the pen during the meeting.
• He likes to twiddle his thumbs when he's bored.
• Stop twiddling around and get to work!
• The dancer's fingers seemed to twiddle effortlessly as she gracefully moved across the stage.

verb to combine two or more things to increase the total

adjective having been combined with something else

• The chef added a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the dish.
• I added some extra cheese to my pizza because I love it cheesy.
• She added some bling to her outfit to make it pop.
• He added insult to injury by laughing at her misfortune.