Programming Jargon

adjective precisely and accurately conforming to a standard; completely correct

adverb used to emphasize that something is done with great precision or accuracy

• The measurements must be exactly precise for the experiment to yield accurate results.
• I told you to meet me at 8:00 exactly, don't be late!
• She's exactly the type of person you should avoid hanging out with.
• His words cut through me like a knife, hitting exactly where it hurts the most.

noun a clever or quick fix or solution

verb to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

• The company experienced a security breach due to a sophisticated hack.
• I heard there was a hack on the website last night.
• I'm going to hack my way through this project and get it done.
• Sometimes you need to hack your routine to make room for new opportunities.

noun a dried plum

verb to cut away or remove dead or overgrown branches or stems from a tree, shrub, or plant

• The gardener pruned the bushes to promote healthy growth.
• I need to prune my hair, it's getting too long.
• I'll just prune these extra words from my essay to make it shorter.
• It's important to prune toxic relationships from your life.

noun a mark or wound made by scraping or abrasion

verb to scrape or dig with the nails, claws, or a sharp object

• The cat left a scratch on the furniture.
• I accidentally scratched my phone screen.
• I need to scratch that itch.
• She managed to scratch the surface of the problem.

noun a specific scenario or situation used to test a software application or system

• The software engineer carefully designed a test case to ensure all possible scenarios were covered.
• I set up a test case to see if the new feature works properly.
• I'm gonna run a quick test case to make sure everything is good to go.
• Life sometimes feels like a complex test case with unexpected outcomes.

noun a type of magic or sorcery performed by a wizard

• The ancient book contained powerful spells and incantations of wizardry.
• I can't believe how good he is at computer wizardry.
• That magician pulled off some serious wizardry with those card tricks.
• Her ability to navigate complex situations with ease is like a kind of social wizardry.