Computer Terminology

noun a small piece or quantity of something

verb past tense of 'bite', to use the teeth to cut into something

adverb to a small extent; somewhat

• The computer program is composed of bits of code that work together to perform tasks.
• I'll be there in a bit, just finishing up a few things.
• That movie was a bit boring, don't you think?
• She's been feeling a bit under the weather lately.

noun a flat, thin, circular object made of metal or plastic that is used for playing music or storing data

verb to record or store information on a disc

• The disc contained important data that needed to be analyzed.
• I found a disc with some old photos on it.
• I burned a mixtape onto a disc for my friend.
• The disc of responsibility was passed on to the new team leader.

noun the action of becoming or making larger or more extensive

verb to become or make larger or more extensive

• The company plans to expand its operations to new markets next year.
• I heard they're looking to expand the business to other cities.
• They're gonna blow up and get big in no time.
• Her love for music continues to expand like a growing tree reaching for the sky.

noun a public execution by hanging

verb to be suspended or attached from above with the lower part not supported

• The painting was carefully hung on the wall in the art gallery.
• Let's hang out at the park this weekend.
• I'm just gonna hang at home and watch some Netflix tonight.
• His future prospects hang in the balance as he waits for the job offer.

noun a printed copy of a document or file

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• Please make sure to collect a printout of the document for your records.
• Hey, don't forget to grab a printout of that file before you leave.
• I need a hard copy of this, can you printout the info for me?
• The printout of his emotions was evident on his face.

noun an act of saving or rescuing; preservation or protection from harm, danger, or loss

verb to rescue or preserve from harm, danger, or loss

• It is important to save money for future emergencies.
• I'm trying to save up for a new car.
• I need to save some cash before we go out.
• She tried to save the relationship, but it was too late.

noun a gesture or action used to convey information or instructions

verb to agree to work for or participate in something by signing a document

preposition used to indicate the location or direction of something, in this case, indicating agreement or participation

• Please remember to sign on the document before submitting it.
• Don't forget to sign on the form before you hand it in.
• Make sure you slap your signature on that paper before you give it to them.
• Signing on to this project means committing to its success.

noun Acrnym for Blue Screen of Death, a term used to describe a Windows computer error that causes the system to crash and display a blue screen with an error message.

• The computer encountered a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) error and had to be restarted.
• My laptop just got hit with a BSoD out of nowhere.
• Ugh, I hate it when my PC gives me the BSoD.
• Experiencing a BSoD in life can be a wake-up call to reevaluate things.