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amplificationsnoun

/ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

The act, or result of independently increasing some quantity, especially voltage, power or current.

"The guitarist used several amplifications to make his soft acoustic sound loud enough for the entire stadium. "

amplitudenoun

/ˈæm.plɪ.tud/

The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.

"The child's swing reached its highest point, demonstrating the amplitude of her arc. "

braidnoun

/bɹeɪd/

A tubular sheath made of braided strands of metal placed around a central cable for shielding against electromagnetic interference.

"The electrical technician carefully wrapped the braid around the cable to prevent interference during the experiment. "

packetizesverb

/ˈpækɪtaɪzɪz/

To form data into packets, or bundled units, according to a specific protocol

"The computer packetizes the email message before sending it across the internet. "

lightboxesnoun

/ˈlaɪtˌbɒksɪz/ /ˈlaɪtˌbɑːksɪz/

A device used in phreaking that indicates when a telephone line is in use by means of a light.

"Before telephone systems became fully digital, phreakers used lightboxes to detect when a phone line was in use, helping them avoid detection while making unauthorized calls. "

encapsulatesverb

/ɪnˈkæpsjəleɪts/ /ɛnˈkæpsjəleɪts/

To enclose data in packets that can be transmitted using a given protocol.

"The router encapsulates the data into IP packets before sending it across the internet. "

pagersnoun

/ˈpeɪdʒərz/

A computer program running in a text terminal, used to view (but not modify) the contents of a text file moving down the file one line or one screen at a time.

"Instead of scrolling through the entire log file at once, programmers often use pagers like "less" to read it screen by screen. "

superhetsnoun

/ˈsuːpərˌhɛts/

Superheterodyne receiver.

"My grandfather, a ham radio enthusiast, still prefers working with superhets because of their superior sensitivity to weak signals compared to newer receiver designs. "

interruptnoun

/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/

An event that causes a computer or other device to temporarily cease what it was doing and attend to a condition.

"The interrupt caused the packet handler routine to run."

subcarriersnoun

/sʌbˈkæriərz/

A separate signal carried on a main radio transmission, often carrying additional information such as voice or data.

"The FM radio station uses subcarriers to broadcast traffic updates and weather information in addition to its regular music programming. "

resignalsverb

/ˌriːˈsɪɡnəlz/ /ˌriˈsɪɡnəlz/

To signal again

"The conductor resignals the train to depart after a late passenger boards. "

disconnectsnoun

/ˌdɪskəˈnɛkts/ /dɪskəˈnɛkts/ /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪd/ /dɪskəˈnɛktɪd/

A break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.

"The frequent power disconnects in the old building made it difficult to get any work done. "

hornnoun

/hɔːn/ /hɔɹn/

An instrument resembling a musical horn and used to signal others.

"hunting horn"

acknowledgesverb

/əkˈnɑlɪdʒɪz/ /ækˈnɑlɪdʒɪz/

To report (the receipt of a message to its sender).

"This is to acknowledge your kind invitation to participate in the upcoming debate."

blinksverb

/blɪŋks/

To flash on and off at regular intervals.

"The blinking text on the screen was distracting."

listenedverb

/ˈlɪsn̩d/

To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.

"You should listen for the starting gun."

bidirectionaladjective

/ˌbaɪdɪˈɹɛkʃənəl/

Moving in two directions (usually opposite).

"The two-way radio allowed for bidirectional communication, meaning both people could talk and listen at the same time. "

hand-oversnoun

/ˈhændˌoʊvərz/ /ˈhændˌoʊvəz/

(cellular telecommunications) the process of transferring an ongoing call or data session from one channel connected to the core network to another channel.

""During the drive, I noticed several brief audio drop-outs, likely caused by hand-overs as my phone switched between cell towers." "

skiddooedverb

/skɪˈduːd/

A light that flashes on and off to make it more eye-catching.

"The blinking "Open" sign skiddooed brightly, trying to attract customers to the store on the busy street. "

paintingverb

/ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/

To direct a radar beam toward.

"The radar operator is painting the target with the radar beam. "