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signal-to-noise ratio
noun
- a ratio of useful or interesting information (signal) to information that isn't (noise).
I used to read that forum, but the signal-to-noise ratio was just too low.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
origin
- By analogy from the same-named measurement in analog electronics.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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Slashdot 
verb - transitive
- to overwhelm a web site with massive amounts of traffic due to Slashdot linking to it.
My website got Slashdotted yesterday.
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Last edited on Sep 13 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.
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SMDH
interjection
- acronym for "shaking my damn head". See also SMH, SMFH.
Kids these days... SMDH.
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Last edited on Jul 24 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 12 2010.
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SMFH
interjection
- acronym for "shaking my fucking head". See also SMH, SMDH.
Kids these days... SMFH.
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Last edited on Jul 24 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 05 2010.
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SMH
interjection
- acronym for "shaking my head". See also SMDH, SMFH.
Kids these days... SMH.
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Last edited on Jul 24 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Apr 26 2010.
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smoke and mirrors
noun
- something deceptive.
It turns out the presentation was rigged. The whole thing was smoke and mirrors.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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smoke test
noun
- a test of a new, repaired, or modified piece of electronic equipment whereby power is turned on, and people nearby look for smoke.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
- by extension, a similar test performed on software after creation or modification. The software is started and monitored for signs of dramatic failure.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
verb - transitive
- to perform a smoke test as described in the noun senses.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 30 2010.
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sneakernet
noun
- a metaphorical computer network for data transfer. The "network" is actually the physical carrying of media from one location to another.
Person A: It's taking forever for me to copy that game from your computer.
Person B: Just burn it onto a DVD and use the sneakernet.- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Dec 06 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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S/N ratio
noun
- abbreviated form of signal-to-noise ratio. "SNR" is also used.
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Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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sock puppet
noun
- in an online community, a second account created by an account-holder. This second account is kept seemingly independent of the first.
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Last edited on Nov 27 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 14 2009.
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