information processing — Acquisition, recording, organization, retrieval, display, and dissemination of information. Today the term usually refers to computer based operations. Information processing consists of locating and capturing information, using software to… … Universalium
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History of the Mass Rapid Transit — The history of the Mass Rapid Transit system of Singapore commences with its planning in the 1960s, leading to its opening in 1987 with the launch of the 6 km section of the North South Line from Yio Chu Kang Station to Toa Payoh Station. It now… … Wikipedia
QR code — for the URL of the English Wikipedia Mobile main page A QR code (abbreviated from Quick Response code) is a type of matrix barcode (or two dimensional code) first designed for the automotive industry. More recently, the system has become popular… … Wikipedia
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Glossary of chess — See also: Outline of chess and Glossary of chess problems This page explains commonly used terms in chess in alphabetical order. Some of these have their own pages, like fork and pin. For a list of unorthodox chess pieces, see fairy chess… … Wikipedia
List of chess terms — This page explains commonly used terms in chess in alphabetical order. Some of these have their own pages, like fork and pin. For a list of unorthodox chess pieces, see fairy chess piece; for a list of terms specific to chess problems, see chess… … Wikipedia
Operator messaging — is the term, similar to Text Messaging and Voice Messaging, applying to an answering service call center who focuses on one specific scripting style that has grown out of the alphanumeric pager history. Contents 1 Early history 2 Message Center… … Wikipedia
TAP — may refer to: * Tap (valve), controls the release of a liquid or gas * Tap or Flap consonant, a type of consonantal sound * Telephone tapping, the monitoring of telephone conversations by a third party * Tap (transformer), an intermediate… … Wikipedia
Typewriter — Mechanical desktop typewriters, such as this Underwood Five, were long time standards of government agencies, newsrooms, and offices … Wikipedia