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file An electronic document saved in a computer's memory, typically consisting of text and images. ■ When I accidentally deleted my important file, I realized the error of my ways and vowed to always make backup copies.
binary An integer that can take only one of two values, 0 or 1. ■ "I'm sorry, I can only accept binary files for now. Please convert your text document to a .txt file."
Documented A piece of paper or digital file containing information about something. ■ "That email you sent to your boss claiming you were sick? Yeah, it was pretty documented."
download To retrieve a file or program from the internet and save it onto your computer or device. ■ "I downloaded that hilarious cat video, but now my computer is running slower than a snail."
Erase A verb used to remove something from memory, such as a text message or a file. ■ "I accidentally sent my boss an email that I didn't mean to. I quickly erased it before they saw it."
Plaintiffs People who are unhappy and have decided to file a lawsuit. ■ "The plaintiffs were so upset about the loud music coming from their neighbor's house that they decided to take legal action."
terminate To put an end to something, usually in a sudden and violent manner. ■ "I accidentally terminated my boss's computer while trying to close a file. I guess that counts as a productive day!
Undo To undo something that has been done, usually by reversing the effects of an action. ■ "I accidentally deleted my important file, but I was able to undo it before it was too late!"
authorized Having permission to do something, especially from an official or legal source. ■ "I may not have been authorized to access that file, but I found a way to get in. It's amazing what you can do when you're not following the rules!
compressions A technique used to reduce the size of a file, often by removing unnecessary data. ■ My computer was running out of storage space, so I decided to use compressions to free up some room. Now it's fast and efficient, just like a well-oiled machine!
deadlock A situation in which two or more processes or systems are simultaneously unable to proceed because each is waiting for the other to release a resource. ■ "The programmer's deadlock was so severe that his computer had to be shut down and restarted multiple times before it could even open a new file."
Document A piece of paper or electronic file that contains written or printed information, such as a contract, report, or newspaper article. ■ "I accidentally shredded the important document before I could read it. It was too late to recover it from the bin!", A collection of data that is used to prove something true, such as a birth certificate or a tax return. ■ "I need this document to apply for my dream job. It proves I have all the necessary qualifications and experience.", A written or printed work that is designed to entertain, such as a novel or a comic book. ■ "I love reading document every night before bed. It helps me relax and fall asleep."
insurance An agreement between a person or entity and an insurer to transfer the risk of loss from the insured party to the insurer, in exchange for a premium. ■ I bought insurance on my car to protect against theft, but I forgot to lock it and now I have to file a claim because my car was stolen. Ha!
lawsuits A collection of documents that, when presented in court, prove that someone is not a lawyer. ■ John was so angry at his neighbor for stealing his lawnmower that he hired a lawyer to file a lawsuit. Unfortunately, John didn't know how to read the documents and kept mistakenly referring to them as "my suits." The judge couldn't help but chuckle at John's innocent mistake.
Restitution The art of making amends or reparations for past wrongdoings or offenses, typically by returning something of value to the person who was wronged. ■ "After accidentally breaking his neighbor's vase, John had to make a heartfelt apology and offer restitution in the form of a replacement vase and a box of chocolates.", The act of restoring or returning something that was taken away or lost. ■ "After realizing he had left his wallet on the bus, John had to make a trip to the police station to file a report and retrieve his restitution."
spaced To be perfectly spaced apart in a way that allows for easy navigation, such as a well-organized computer file system or a park with clearly marked paths. ■ "I'm glad I took the time to properly space out my files on my computer, because now I can find what I need quickly and easily."
Tally To keep a record of something by marking it with a line or dot, usually on paper. ■ I had to tally up all the receipts to figure out how much I spent at the store today., To count something, often as a way of keeping track of it. ■ "I tallied up all the votes and the candidate won by a narrow margin.", To make a list or register of someone's debts, especially when they are due to be paid. ■ "The creditor tally was so high that the debtor had to file for bankruptcy."
taxes A system of compulsory payments made by individuals and businesses to the government, used to fund various public services and programs. ■ "I may not like paying taxes, but I know they're necessary for the government to function properly. That's why I always file my returns on time!"