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1 | Word | Definition | Glossary Theme | Def Source | Def URL | Def License | Definition Credit | |
2 | @ | (n) a symbol that means "at"; it is commonly used as part of email addresses. | The Wikimedia Foundation | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/@ | CC-BY-SA | "@," The Wikimedia Foundation. CC-BY-SA | ||
3 | accessibility | (n) features that increase software usability for users | Design | The Wikimedia Foundation | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/accessibility | CC-BY-SA | "accessibility ," The Wikimedia Foundation. CC-BY-SA | |
4 | accessibility settings | (n) options that allow you to make your computer easier to use | Customizing | CC0 | "accessibility settings," . CC0 | |||
5 | adaptability | (n) the ability to adjust or change in response to new conditions or situations | Productivity | CC0 | "adaptability," . CC0 | |||
6 | address bar | (n) part of a web browser where you type the address of the website you want to visit or a search word to search the internet | Online | CC0 | "address bar," . CC0 | |||
7 | adware | (n) software that includes advertisements, which are displayed while the software is running; some can contain spyware | Safety | The Wikimedia Foundation | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/adware | CC-BY-SA | "adware," The Wikimedia Foundation. CC-BY-SA | |
8 | algorithm | (n) a set of steps or instructions that a computer or person follows to solve a problem or complete a task | Artificial Intelligence | CC0 | "algorithm," . CC0 | |||
9 | align | (v) place text or images in a straight line | Design | CC0 | "align," . CC0 | |||
10 | alignment | (n) an arrangement that places text and/or images in a line | Design | Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typographic_alignment | CC-BY-SA | "alignment," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. CC-BY-SA | |
11 | alt text | (n) a text description for an image or other element | Design | Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/alt_text | CC-BY-SA | "alt text," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. CC-BY-SA | |
12 | animation | (n) the technique of making inanimate objects or drawings appear to move in motion pictures or computer graphics | Design | Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/animation | CC-BY-SA | "animation," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. CC-BY-SA | |
13 | antivirus software | (n) a computer program that keeps the computer safe from viruses that destroy data | Safety | CC0 | "antivirus software," . CC0 | |||
14 | app store | (n) online store where computer software can be purchased and downloaded | Devices | Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/app_store | CC-BY-SA | "app store," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. CC-BY-SA | |
15 | application (app) | (n) computer program that serves a specific purpose | Devices | CC0 | "application (app)," . CC0 | |||
16 | archive | (n) a collection of historical digital information (v) store & preserve historical digital information | Files | Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/archive | CC-BY-SA | "archive," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. CC-BY-SA | |
17 | arrow keys | (n) buttons on a keyboard that move the cursor or scroll the page up, down, left, or right | Mouse | CC0 | "arrow keys," . CC0 | |||
18 | artificial intelligence | (n) a field of computer science where machines do tasks that usually need human intelligence | Artificial Intelligence | CC0 | "artificial intelligence," . CC0 | |||
19 | assess | (v) to judge the value of | Responsibility | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/assess | CC-BY-SA | "assess," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
20 | attach | (v) add a file to an email or message | CC0 | "attach," . CC0 | ||||
21 | attachment | (n) a file sent in an email or message | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/attachment | CC-BY-SA | "attachment ," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | ||
22 | attribution | (n) the act of clearly acknowledging the creator of something | Responsibility | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/attribution | CC-BY-SA | "attribution," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
23 | authentication | (n) proof of the identity of a user logging on to a network | Safety | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/authentication | CC-BY-SA | "authentication," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
24 | automation | (n) the act or process of controlling machines or devices without needing someone to do it manually | Artificial Intelligence | CC0 | "automation," . CC0 | |||
25 | autosave | (n) a software feature that saves an open document every few minutes to avoid the risk of losing data (v) save data automatically | Productivity | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/autosave | CC-BY-SA | "autosave," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
26 | back | (adv) previous | Navigation | CC0 | "back ," . CC0 | |||
27 | backup | (n) a copy of a file that can be used to recover the original (v) to copy data so that it can be restored if the main copy is lost | Files | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/backup | CC-BY-SA | "backup," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
28 | badge | (n) an icon awarded to a user for an achievement | Social media | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/badge | CC-BY-SA | "badge," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
29 | bcc | (n) blind carbon copy; this allows the sender of a message to hide the names of recipients (v) use blind carbon copy, hiding the names of recipients | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_carbon_copy | CC-BY-SA | "bcc," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | ||
30 | bias | (n) a preference in one direction that makes things unequal | Artificial Intelligence | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/bias | CC-BY-SA | "bias," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
31 | block | (n) a ban that prevents access to something (v) to stop someone from contacting you | Customizing | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/block | CC-BY-SA | "block," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
32 | blog | (n) a personal website that is used as an online journal (v) post on a personal website that is used as an online journal | Social media | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/blog | CC-BY-SA | "blog," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
33 | bookmark | (n) a website saved for future use (v) to save a website for future use | Online | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/bookmark | CC-BY-SA | "bookmark," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
34 | breadcrumb | (n) a single link in a chain indicating the location of a web page, used as a navigational aid | Navigation | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/breadcrumb | CC-BY-SA | "breadcrumb," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
35 | browse | (v) look at many things online | Online | CC0 | "browse," . CC0 | |||
36 | browser | (n) a program used to navigate the internet and view web pages | Online | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/web_browser | CC-BY-SA | "browser," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
37 | button | (n) a control on a screen or keyboard that triggers an action when selected | Mouse | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/button | CC-BY-SA | "button," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
38 | cache | (n) a fast temporary storage where recently or frequently used information is stored to avoid having to reload it | Files | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cache | CC-BY-SA | "cache," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
39 | camera | (n) a device for recording or broadcasting digital images | Devices | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/duplicate | CC-BY-SA | "camera," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
40 | caps lock key | (n) a button on a computer keyboard that makes all letters capital | Mouse | Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caps_Lock | CC-BY-SA | "caps lock key," Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. CC-BY-SA | |
41 | cc | (v) carbon copy; add one or more recipients to an email (on the "cc" line) so they receive a copy and are aware of what is being communicated | CC0 | "cc," . CC0 | ||||
42 | cell | (n) a space where you can enter information in a table or spreadsheet | Productivity | CC0 | "cell," . CC0 | |||
43 | cell reference | (n) a combination of a column letter and a row number that identifies a cell on a worksheet | Productivity | CC0 | "cell reference," . CC0 | |||
44 | cellular data | (n) used when your phone or device is not connected to Wi-Fi; it is transmitted using cell towers and allows you to access the internet | Devices | CC0 | "cellular data," . CC0 | |||
45 | certification | (n) a professional qualification that certifies a person's ability. | Online | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/certification | CC-BY-SA | "certification," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
46 | chart | (n) a graphical representation of data | Productivity | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/graph | CC-BY-SA | "chart," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
47 | chat | (v) exchange text or voice messages in real-time through a computer network | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/chat | CC-BY-SA | "chat," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | ||
48 | chatbot | (n) a computer program designed to chat with people and answer questions or help with tasks | Artificial Intelligence | CC0 | "chatbot," . CC0 | |||
49 | checkbox | (n) an empty box that, when you click on it, fills with a checkmark and enables a setting | Mouse | CC0 | "checkbox," . CC0 | |||
50 | click | (n) the act of pressing a button on a computer mouse or trackpad; similar to a "tap" on a touchscreen (v) press a button on a computer mouse or trackpad | Mouse | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/click | CC-BY-SA | "click," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
51 | click (social media) | (n) a single instance of Internet content being accessed | Social media | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/click | CC-BY-SA | "click (social media)," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
52 | close | (v) end an application, window, or file | Productivity | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/close | CC-BY-SA | "close," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
53 | cloud | (n) set of connected servers that allow for the storage and processing of information and data online | Online | CC0 | "cloud," . CC0 | |||
54 | cloud storage | (n) an internet service that provides remote storage for data and files | Files | CC0 | "cloud storage," . CC0 | |||
55 | code | (n) instructions for a computer, written in a programming language (v) to write instructions for a computer in a programming language | Artificial Intelligence | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc. | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/code | CC-BY-SA | "code," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc.. CC-BY-SA | |
56 | collaborate | (v) to work together with others to achieve a common goal | Productivity | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc. | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/collaborate | CC-BY-SA | "collaborate," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc.. CC-BY-SA | |
57 | column | (n) a vertical line of entries in a table usually read from top to bottom | Productivity | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc. | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/collaborate | CC-BY-SA | "column," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc.. CC-BY-SA | |
58 | command | (n) a direction for a computer to do something | Computer | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/command | CC-BY-SA | "command," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
59 | comment | (n) a note on shared media or documents (v) to write your reactions, thoughts, or questions in response to what someone else shared | Social media | CC0 | "comment," . CC0 | |||
60 | compose | (v) write or create something | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/compose | CC-BY-SA | "compose," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | ||
61 | computer | (n) an electronic device that helps you store, organize, and use information | Computer | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/computer | CC-BY-SA | "computer," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
62 | computer case | (n) the protective outer covering of a computer | Computer | Basic Computer Skills MOOC by Wisconsin Technical Colleges | https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/11/computerskills/use-computing-devices/identifycomputerdevices | CC-BY | "computer case," Basic Computer Skills MOOC by Wisconsin Technical Colleges. CC-BY | |
63 | computer network | (n) a group of computers or devices that are linked together | Computer | Basic Computer Skills MOOC by Wisconsin Technical Colleges | https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/11/computerskills/use-computing-devices/identifycomputerdevices | CC-BY | "computer network," Basic Computer Skills MOOC by Wisconsin Technical Colleges. CC-BY | |
64 | central processing unit (CPU) | (n) the part of a computer that carries out all instructions and commands | Computer | Basic Computer Skills MOOC by Wisconsin Technical Colleges | https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/11/computerskills/use-computing-devices/identifycomputerdevices | CC-BY | "central processing unit (CPU)," Basic Computer Skills MOOC by Wisconsin Technical Colleges. CC-BY | |
65 | computer tower | (n) the computer case that holds the hardware including the CPU and motherboard. | Computer | Basic Computer Skills MOOC by Wisconsin Technical Colleges | https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/11/computerskills/use-computing-devices/identifycomputerdevices | CC-BY | "computer tower," Basic Computer Skills MOOC by Wisconsin Technical Colleges. CC-BY | |
66 | connection | (n) a contact on a social media platform; you will see information they share and they will see what you share | Social media | CC0 | "connection," . CC0 | |||
67 | contacts | (n) a list of people that contains information you need to communicate with them | CC0 | "contacts," . CC0 | ||||
68 | control key (CTRL) | (n) a button on a computer keyboard that can change the function of other keys | Mouse | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/control_key | CC-BY-SA | "control key (CTRL)," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
69 | cookie | (n) data that is put on your computer and read from your computer by a website | Safety | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/cookie | CC-BY-SA | "cookie," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
70 | copy | (n) a duplicate version of data or documents (v) create a duplicate or save a selection to the clipboard | Design | CC0 | "copy," . CC0 | |||
71 | copyright | (n) rights given to a creator to protect their work from other uses without permission (v) protect one's work from other uses without permission | Responsibility | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/copyright | CC-BY-SA | "copyright," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
72 | course | (n) a class (or classes) in a specific subject | Online | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/course | CC-BY-SA | "course," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
73 | crash | (n) a computer shut-down caused by a software or hardware malfunction (v) shut-down because of a software or hardware malfunction | Customizing | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/crash | CC-BY-SA | "crash," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
74 | Creative Commons | (n) set of licenses intended to offer the consumer more freedoms than traditional copyright | Responsibility | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Creative_Commons | CC-BY-SA | "Creative Commons," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
75 | credibility | (n) ability to be believed | Responsibility | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc. | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/credibility | CC-BY-SA | "credibility," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc.. CC-BY-SA | |
76 | critical thinking | (n) careful analysis of evidence, facts, and observations to make a judgment | Responsibility | CC0 | "critical thinking," . CC0 | |||
77 | crop | (v) cut off the edges of an image | Design | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc. | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/crop | CC-BY-SA | "crop," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc.. CC-BY-SA | |
78 | cursor | (n) a shape on a computer screen that shows where actions made with the keyboard or mouse will make a change | Mouse | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc. | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cursor | CC-BY-SA | "cursor," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc.. CC-BY-SA | |
79 | cut | (v) delete a selection and copy it to the clipboard at the same time | Design | CC0 | "cut," . CC0 | |||
80 | cyberbullying | (n) the act of intimidating a person online | Safety | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc. | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cyberbully | CC-BY | "cyberbullying," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc.. CC-BY | |
81 | cyberstalking | (n) the use of technology to follow or harass a person online | Safety | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc. | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cyberstalking | CC-BY-SA | "cyberstalking," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc.. CC-BY-SA | |
82 | data | (n) a collection of information such as facts or numbers | Productivity | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc. | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/data | CC-BY-SA | "data," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc.. CC-BY-SA | |
83 | data breach | (n) a successful cyberattack to obtain sensitive data | Safety | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc. | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/data_breach | CC-BY-SA | "data breach," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc.. CC-BY-SA | |
84 | data leak | (n) accidental exposure of data | Safety | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc. | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/data_leak | CC-BY-SA | "data leak," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc.. CC-BY-SA | |
85 | data security | (n) tools and strategies used to keep information safe | Safety | CC0 | "data security," . CC0 | |||
86 | database | (n) a collection of organized information usually stored and accessed electronically | Files | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc. | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/database | CC-BY-SA | "database," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc.. CC-BY-SA | |
87 | default settings | (n) original software options set by the factory | Devices | CC0 | "default settings," . CC0 | |||
88 | delete | (v) remove or erase data on a computer, content in a document, files in an application, or records within a database | Productivity | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/delete | CC-BY-SA | "delete," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
89 | desktop | (n) the main screen on a computer when all applications are closed or minimized | Customizing | CC0 | "desktop," . CC0 | |||
90 | desktop computer | (n) a computer that is not portable and typically includes a tower | Computer | CC0 | ||||
91 | device | (n) an object or machine made for a special purpose | Devices | CC0 | "device," . CC0 | |||
92 | digital divide | (n) the space between people who are connected to each other and society using computers and internet and those who are not connected | Digital Equity | Wikimedia Foundation | https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/digital_divide | CC-BY-SA | "digital divide," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary CC-BY-SA | |
93 | digital equity | (n) a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy and economy | Digital Equity | U.S. Congress House Report | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684/text | "H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," 117th Congress (2021-2022). | ||
94 | digital footprint | (n) evidence of a person's online activity | Safety | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/digital_footprint | CC-BY-SA | "digital footprint," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary. CC-BY-SA | |
95 | digital inclusion | (n) the activities necessary to ensure that all individuals and communities, including the most disadvantaged, have access to and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) | Digital Equity | U.S Congress House Report | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684/text | "H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," 117th Congress (2021-2022). | ||
96 | digital literacy | (n) the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills | Digital Equity | American Library Association | https://literacy.ala.org/digital-literacy/ | "digital literacy," American Library Association. | ||
97 | digital redlining | (n) a discriminatory practice in which companies do not provide services to diverse, low-income neighborhoods | Digital Equity | Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redlining | "Redlining," Wikipedia. | ||
98 | digital resilience | (n) having the awareness, skills, agility, and confidence to be empowered users of new technologies and adapt to changing digital skill demands | Digital Equity | Digital US of World Education | https://digitalus.org/our-work/ | "digital resilience," Digital US. | ||
99 | digital skills | (n) a range of abilities to use digital devices, communication applications, and networks to access and manage information | Digital Equity | UNESCO | https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/digital-skills-critical-jobs-and-social-inclusion | Digital skills critical for jobs and social inclusion, UNESCO. | ||
100 | digital wallet | (n) electronic data storage for a customer's e-money, credit card details, etc | Safety | The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc. | https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/e-wallet#English | CC-BY-SA | "digital wallet," The Wikimedia Foundation/Wiktionary, Inc.. CC-BY-SA |