Computer Science Vocabulary

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algorithm

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a step-by-step process for solving a problem or accomplishing some goal, especially by a computer. The programmer used an algorithm to calculate average temperatures all over the world.

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code

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the instructions that make up a computer program. Instructions for machines written by computer programmers are called codes.

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efficient

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making good use of available time or resources. Electric cars are more efficient than other cars. They use much less gasoline to go for a much longer time. Synonyms: methodical, orderly, structured. Antonyms: slow, wasteful.

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exact

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precise, considered. Dante did a lot of research before he wrote his article because he wanted to be exact and correct in the way he recorded the facts. Synonyms: accurate, precise.

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precise

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exact or specific. She was so precise about the directions that no one got lost on their way to the party. Synonyms: definite, explicit. Antonyms: imprecise, inaccurate.

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program

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a set of instructions written in code that controls the operation of a computer or machine. This computer program was set up to send an attendance report to the principal every day.