OR:
Enter Search Word
Text A collection of words written or typed to convey meaning, often on a digital device. ■ I accidentally sent my boss a text message that said "Sorry boss, I just realized I'm at home." To make matters worse, I also misspelled his name in the text. Oops!
alt An acronym for "Alternative Text," which is used to describe images in text form for accessibility purposes. ■ "I can't see this picture, but I know it must be amazing because the alt text says 'a majestic lion lounging on a rocky outcropping.'
computer A device that is able to perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to calculating numbers and storing information. ■ "I can't believe I have to use this computer to do my homework. It's like being back in school." A machine that is able to think and act like a human being, often with the help of artificial intelligence. ■ "I'm not sure if I trust this computer to make decisions on my behalf. It might end up making the wrong choice.", A device that is able to store and retrieve information, often in the form of text, images, and videos. ■ "I'm not sure if I trust this computer to store all my important files. It might get hacked and all my data will be lost.", A machine that is able to perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to calculating numbers and storing information. ■ "I can't believe I have to use this computer to do my homework. It's like being back in school.", A machine that is able to think and act like a human being, often with the help of artificial intelligence. ■ "I'm not sure if I trust this computer to make decisions on my behalf. It might end up making the wrong choice.", A device that is able to store and retrieve information, often in the form of text, images, and videos. ■ "I'm not sure if I trust this computer to store all my important files. It might get hacked and all my data will be lost."
margin The space between the text and the edge of a page, or between the end of one line of text and the beginning of the next. ■ "I need to increase my margins on this document - it's too cramped!
amended To make changes to a text or document in order to correct mistakes and improve clarity. ■ "After reading the final version of the report, my boss decided to amend it to make it more concise."
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."
captioning The act of adding humorous or ironic text to an image, typically in the form of a caption. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!"
clusters A group of closely related words or phrases that share a common root, often found in text messaging. ■ "I love these new clusters my friend got me! They're so delicious!"
Column A vertical arrangement of objects or text, typically consisting of rows of equal height and width. ■ "I need to organize my thoughts into a column before I can write my article."
decryption The act of turning a scrambled message into plain text, but only for those who are in the know. ■ "I need to decrypt that message before it's too late. Unfortunately, I forgot my password."
Dictation A formal process of recording and transcribing spoken words into written text. ■ "I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. Could you please repeat your dictation?"
edit A verb used to alter the content of a text, image or other form of media. ■ After realizing her mistake, Sarah quickly edited the report to remove the embarrassing typo.
embarrassingly In an embarrassing or shameful manner, often due to one's own mistakes or shortcomings. ■ After accidentally sending a group text with a meme he didn't understand, John felt embarrassedly out of touch.
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."
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.
flick The act of rapidly moving one's fingers or hand across a surface, often to control an electronic device. ■ "I accidentally flicked my phone and sent a text message I didn't mean to."
interpreted To understand or make sense of something, especially in a humorous way. ■ "I interpreted her text message as a declaration of love. I guess she likes me."
Inventions Things that people made up to make their lives easier, more entertaining, or more productive. ■ "Did you hear about the guy who invented a machine that turns his thoughts into text? It's called a 'thoughtputter.'"
Message A brief written or spoken communication that conveys information, usually in the form of a text message. ■ "Hey, what's up? Want to grab some pizza later?"
multimedia A term used to describe any content that combines multiple forms of media, such as text, images, audio, and video. ■ "I can't decide whether I prefer the multimedia presentation with live actors or the one with animations."
panel A flat, rectangular surface with a smooth finish and often containing graphics or text. ■ After seeing the horrifying design on her neighbor's panel, Sarah decided to repaint her own panel in a more tasteful color scheme.
prayers A group of people who kneel on the ground and make a wish to a higher power, usually by reciting some religious text or chant. ■ After finishing their prayers, the group decided to go out for pizza.
Printer A device that prints text and images on paper. ■ "I need to print out my resume for the job interview tomorrow."
prints A collection of text, images, and other media created by a single device. ■ "I can't believe I accidentally printed my passport on my socks!
reading The act of looking at text with your eyes and comprehending it. ■ Did you hear about the guy who tried to read a book using only his nose? Well, he had trouble getting past the first chapter.
Recital A formal reading of a text, especially one intended to impress or educate an audience. ■ I signed up for the poetry recital because I wanted to show off my literary prowess.
Revise To go over a text, document, or plan and make changes or improvements. ■ "I had to revise my presentation after my boss found out I used a cat picture as a background."
Rewritten To rewrite a text or document in order to make it more interesting or entertaining. ■ "I had to rewritten my report three times before the boss was satisfied with the humor. He's very particular about these things."
Scripture The religious text of a particular faith, but written in a humorously poor English. ■ "I can't believe you actually believe that the Bible is the only scripture worth reading. It's like reading a grocery list for the afterlife."
Startled1 To be surprised or shocked by something unexpected. ■ "I was startled when my phone suddenly rang with a text message from my ex-girlfriend. I thought we were done, but apparently not!"
stimuli A collection of objects, ideas, or experiences that excite or provoke a response in someone. ■ "I can't believe I'm allergic to my own phone. It's like my brain is being stimulated by every notification and text message."
sup An exclamation of surprise or greeting, often used in text messages or online conversations. ■ "Sup girl! How's your day going?"
sutra A text written in ancient India that contains religious teachings and practices. ■ When the monk accidentally dropped his sutra, he had to chant for hours to get it back.
swallowing The act of swallowing something whole, typically food or a large object. ■ "I accidentally swallowed my phone while eating dinner! I guess I'm the only one who can text from the bottom of the ocean."
typing The act of pressing buttons on a keyboard to create text. ■ "I'm typing this sentence as fast as I can, but my fingers are getting tired."
Underline To place a horizontal line beneath text, especially to emphasize it. ■ She underlined the most important points in her speech to make sure the audience didn't miss them.
wrist A small, slender appendage of the human arm that is used to perform tasks such as pointing, gesturing, and holding objects. ■ "I need you to move your wrist so I can read this text on the phone screen."
Banner A large piece of fabric with colorful designs or text, often used to advertise a product or event. ■ "I saw this hilarious banner at the comedy festival that read 'I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy.' It made me laugh so hard I had to stop and take a picture."
Clipboard A rectangular piece of plastic or metal used to copy and paste text, images, or other data between different applications on a computer. ■ "I accidentally cut off my own head with the clipboard while trying to take a screenshot. It's not funny until you see it."
complexities A situation or problem that is difficult to understand or solve, often involving many interrelated parts or elements. ■ The complexities of modern technology are beyond the grasp of most people. They try to use their smartphones but end up accidentally calling their boss instead of sending a text message.
disabilities The inability to do something, often caused by an injury or illness. ■ John's disabilities made it impossible for him to run a marathon. A lack of ability that is considered a disadvantage in certain situations, such as not being able to use your phone or not having access to the internet. ■ "I have disabilities when it comes to technology. I can't even send a text message without accidentally calling someone!"
fingertips The highly sensitive, fleshy tips of the fingers. They are often used for writing, typing, and other delicate tasks. ■ "I accidentally tapped on my phone screen with the tip of my thumb instead of my fingertip and now I have a text message from my boss asking why I didn't reply to his email."
highlight The act of making a particularly noteworthy or impressive part of something stand out, often through the use of bold colors or other eye-catching effects. ■ "I decided to highlight all the important points in my presentation using neon pink and purple text. The audience was thoroughly impressed and couldn't look away."
interpretation The act of understanding and explaining something in your own way, often in a humorous or exaggerated manner. ■ "I'm pretty sure that the instructions for assembling this piece of furniture are just an elaborate interpretation of a hieroglyphic text written by a drunken caveman."
Notification A message or alert that informs the recipient of a new email, text message, social media update, etc. in a way that is so annoying and distracting it makes them want to pull their hair out. ■ "When my phone emits a shrill notification for every single message I get, I start to wonder if my life would be better without technology. Or if I could somehow train it to only notify me when there's an actual emergency."
Overprotective A person who is extremely concerned about the safety, well-being or happiness of others, often to the point of being overbearing or annoying. ■ "Mom, I'm 30 years old! You don't need to check my phone every five minutes and text me every other sentence. I'm not a child!"
overthink To have too many thoughts or worries about something, often to the point of becoming anxious or obsessed. ■ When she found out her friend forgot her birthday again, Emma overthought it and started sending him passive-aggressive text messages for weeks after.
Phone An electronic device used for making and receiving voice calls, sending text messages, accessing the internet, and running applications. ■ John's phone rang while he was watching a movie at home. He had to mute the sound to hear who was calling him.
phoned To make a phone call or send a text message, but only to procrastinate from doing actual work. ■ "I phoned my boss to say I'll be late, but really I just wanted to scroll through Instagram for another hour."
Postcards Small, inexpensive pieces of paper with a picture on one side and text on the other, used to send messages or greetings from one place to another. ■ "I got a postcard from Paris that said 'Wish you were here!' It's a great way to show your friends you miss them without actually being there."