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(1) To read data from a source, leaving the source data unchanged, and to write the same data elsewhere in a physical form that may differ from that of the source. For example, to copy data from a magnetic disk onto a magnetic tape. ~(2) The result of a copy process as in (1).For example, a copy of a data file.
Industry:Computer; Software
(1) To read machine code into main memory in preparation for execution and, in some cases, to perform address adjustment and linking of modules.~(2) To copy computer instructions or data from external storage to internal storage or from internal storage to registers.
Industry:Computer; Software
(1) To return a transmitted signal to its source, often with a delay to indicate that the signal is a reflection rather than the original.~(2) A returned signal, as in (1).
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(1) To transfer control from a software module to the module that called it.~(2) To assign a value to a parameter that is accessible by a calling module; for example, to assign the value 25 to parameter AGE for use by a calling module.~(3) A computer instruction or process that performs the transfer in (1).
Industry:Computer; Software
A standard that describes the characteristics of a system or set of names, or designations, or symbols.
Industry:Computer; Software
The period of time in the software life cycle during which the basic version of a software product is adapted to a specified set of operational environments and is distributed to a customer base.
Industry:Computer; Software
The process of evaluating a product by manual or automated means to determine if the product has certain characteristics.
Industry:Computer; Software
A standard that describes the characteristics of a requirements specification.
Industry:Computer; Software
A block of main storage having the size of, and used to hold, a page.
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