Computer Glossary for Engineers and Scientists

action algebraic ALGOL analog analog computer ANALYSIS applications arithmetic automatic basic binary digit block buffer capable cathode-ray tube central processing unit channel characters circuit COBOL communication compiler computer system contains core memory data processing decimal designed developed disk display electronic ENGINEERING error execution flowchart FORTRAN functions gram Hollerith card indicate input input/output instruction internal storage interrupt logical machine language magnetic tape ment metic microprogramming modules monitor notation number system object program on-line operands operation output paper tape particular performed positional notation problem procedure processor pulses punched cards puter radix real-time records Refers remote represent retrieval routine sequence signal SIMULATION specific speed standard statements storage device storage location stored subroutine switching symbols Synonymous technique terminals time-sharing tion transfer transmission unit usually variable various word