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Browsing page 20 of words meaning computers, electronics, technology (666 words total)
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FAQ
noun
- acronym for "frequently asked question(s)". Used frequently in computing.
As part of the documentation work for the next version, we need to update the FAQ list.
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Last edited on Nov 08 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
- a compiled list of frequently asked questions along with their answers. Prior to the existence of the world-wide web, these would often be posted periodically to discussion lists.
As part of the documentation work for the next version, we need to update the FAQ.
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Last edited on Nov 08 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- acronym for "facts and questions".
Last edited on Jan 22 2016. Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 22 2016.
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fat-finger
noun
- an instance of fat-fingering.
Citation from ""Fat finger" role in selloff likely a myth", Reuters, Dan Wilchins, May 7 2010 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate.
Last edited on May 13 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on May 08 2010.
verb - transitive
- to accidentally press a button or key adjacent to the desired one, e.g. while typing on a keyboard or entering a phone number. This happens more frequently as the button or key size is reduced, e.g. on cell phones.
Whoops, I just fat-fingered his phone number.
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Last edited on Apr 11 2016. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
- to do mind-numbing data entry or to simply short-circuit a programmatic fix by entering values manually directly into a data store.
I fat-fingered those missing account numbers into the A/R batch.
This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.Last edited on Jun 24 2016. Submitted by Anonymous on Jun 24 2016.
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feature creep
noun - uncountable
- the condition where more and more features get added to a system that it becomes difficult to use, requires more computer resources, etc.
We've been trying to fight feature creep, but the CEO always wants us to cram in more functionality.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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fencepost error
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- a particular class of "off-by-one" errors in which the intuitive answer is incorrect. The following problem illustrates the error:
"How many posts are required to build a 100 foot long fence with posts 10 feet apart?"
The intuitive answer - 10 - is incorrect. (11 posts are required.)- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Nov 08 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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FFS
- First fuck syndrome. Dad said, "you don't tell your daddy how to fuck son. Auntie Clarisse ain't yo aunty. The only reason I made that nut case my secretary is because she got big daddy case of ffs. She thinks one day I'll leave mommy and you two shit machines for her."." Really pop? I wonder if that's why the mail man comes everyday whether mom got mail or not ".
Last edited on Jul 28 2014. Submitted by Anonymous on Jul 28 2014.
interjection
- acronym for "for fuck's sake."
FFS, man, not everything revolves around you!
Go away, man. No one likes you. FFS.
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Last edited on Jul 16 2013. Submitted by Francine Flisher from Ipswich, Suffolk, UK on Mar 06 2009.
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finger
noun
- the middle finger, in the expression, "give (one) the finger."
I can't believe you gave that cop the finger.
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Last edited on Feb 13 2018. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.
verb - transitive
- to look up someone on the internet.
I'm gonna finger her.
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Last edited on Jul 24 2010. Submitted by Mike from Pittsburgh, PA, USA on Apr 29 1998.
- to stimulate the female genitals with a finger.
I fingered her to orgasm last night.
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Last edited on Jul 24 2010. Submitted by Kenton H. from Gaithersburg, MD, USA on Jan 01 2000.
- to identify to the authorities the perpetrator of a crime.
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Last edited on Jul 24 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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firefight
verb - intransitive
- to deal with urgent problems (usually at work.)
I've been firefighting all morning, so I haven't had time to update the client's account information.
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Last edited on Nov 08 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
notes
- Also see fight fires.
Last edited on Dec 12 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Dec 12 2015.
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flame
noun
- an instance of "flaming" as described in the noun sense.
After I wrote on the message board that Hondas are the best cars, a bunch of people sent me flames.
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- See more words with the same meaning: to insult, complain, criticize.
Last edited on Nov 09 2011. Submitted by Anonymous on Oct 01 2001.
- one's romantic partner. Typically used in the expression "old flame".
I ran into one of my old flames at the show last night.
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Last edited on Nov 09 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2009.
verb
- This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.
to complain.He won't stop flaming about getting fired.
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Last edited on Nov 09 2011. Submitted by Setebos from Berkeley, CA, USA on Apr 21 1998.
verb - transitive
- to post an insulting message to a discussion forum. The target of the insult is usually a person, a person's opinion(s), or the current topic of discussion.
When I wrote on the message board that Hondas are the best cars, I got flamed by a bunch of people.
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Last edited on Nov 09 2011. Submitted by Anonymous on Oct 01 2001.
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flame bait
noun - uncountable
- a post to a discussion forum that is intended to incite flames. Also see troll.
Don't respond to him. All he does is post flame bait.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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flame war
noun
- in a discussion forum, an acrimonious dispute. "A war of flames."
Inevitably, comparisons of Linux and Windows descend into flame wars.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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