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thunk

/θʌŋk/

Meanings
verb
To strike against something, without breakage, making a "thunk" sound.

Examples :

"I was thunked on the head by his stick."
sound action
noun
A mapping of machine data from one system-specific form to another, usually for compatibility reasons, such as from 16-bit addresses to 32-bit to allow a 16-bit program to run on a 32-bit operating system.

Examples :

"The IT team implemented a clever thunk to allow the older inventory software, built for a 16-bit system, to run smoothly on the new 64-bit servers. "
computing technology system machine electronics technical internet

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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compatibility noun

/kəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/

The state of being compatible; in which two or more things are able to exist or work together in combination without problems or conflict.

"The new software showed excellent compatibility with the existing systems, so the company easily integrated it into their daily workflow. "

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representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

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immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

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computation noun

/ˌkɑmpjəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmpjəˈteɪʃən/

The act or process of computing; calculation; reckoning.

"The computation of the total cost for the family vacation involved adding up the airfare, hotel expenses, and rental car fees. "

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implemented verb

/ˈɪmplɪˌmɛntɪd/ /ˈɪmpləˌmɛntɪd/

To bring about; to put into practice

"It’s a good thought, but it will be a difficult thing to implement."

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calculation noun

/kælkjuˈleɪʃən/ /kælkjəˈleɪʃən/

The act or process of calculating.

"The calculation of how much flour to buy for the cookies involved adding up the recipe's ingredients. "

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calculating verb

/ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

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programming verb

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

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standstill noun

/ˈstændˌstɪl/ /ˈstænˌstɪl/

Complete immobility; halt

"The wreck brought traffic to a standstill for hours."

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standardized verb

/ˈstændərdaɪzd/ /ˈstændərˌdaɪzd/

To establish a standard consisting of regulations for how something is to be done across an organization.

"The company standardized its employee training procedures to ensure consistency across all departments. "

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functional noun

/ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃnəl/

A function that takes a function as its argument; More precisely: A function y=f(x) whose argument x varies in a space of (real valued, complex valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space. An example: the definite integration of integrable real functions in a real interval.

"The functional analysis course focused on definite integrals, a type of mathematical function. "