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refreshes

/rɪˈfreʃɪz/ /riˈfreʃɪz/

Meanings
noun
The periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.

Examples :

"The laptop's display flickered slightly; we suspect the display's refreshes are not happening frequently enough, causing the image instability. "
technology electronics computing machine technical

Related Words

Illustration automatically

automatically adverb

/ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/

In an automatic manner.

"The coffee machine automatically dispenses hot water when you press the button. "

Illustration flickered

flickered verb

/ˈflɪkərd/ /ˈflɪkəd/

To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.

"The candle flickered in the breeze, almost going out. "

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

Illustration luminance

luminance noun

/ˈluːmɪnəns/ /ˈluːmənəns/

The quality of being luminous.

"The luminance of the computer screen was too bright, hurting my eyes. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration revitalize

revitalize verb

/riˈvaɪtəlaɪz/ /riːˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

To give new life, energy, activity or success to something.

"Japanese investment has revitalised this part of Britain!"

Illustration modernizing

modernizing verb

/ˈmɑdərnaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈmɒdənaɪzɪŋ/

To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.

"The company is modernizing its factories with new robots and computers to increase production. "

Illustration refreshment

refreshment noun

/ɹɪˈfɹeʃ.mənt/

The action of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour.

"After a long hike, the cool lemonade was a welcome refreshment. "

Illustration instability

instability noun

/ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/ /ˌɪnstəˈbɪlɪti/

The quality of being unstable.

"The political instability in the country caused many families to move abroad. "

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

Illustration revitalized

revitalized verb

/ˌriːˈvaɪtəlaɪzd/ /riːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪzd/

To give new life, energy, activity or success to something.

"Japanese investment has revitalised this part of Britain!"

Illustration energizing

energizing verb

/ˈenərˌdʒaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪzɪŋ/

To invigorate; to make energetic.

"A brisk morning walk is energizing me for the day ahead. "