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| catalog |
the book, booklet, or computer file that contains such a list. [1/2 definitions] |
| conga |
a dance from Cuba performed by people following a leader around the dance area in single file. [1/2 definitions] |
| cross reference |
a reference from one part of a book, index, or file to another part that contains additional or related information. |
| document |
a file made by a computer containing information in the form of text or media. [1/3 definitions] |
| download |
a computer file that is sent from one computer to another. [2 definitions] |
| file1 |
to store in a file. [1/6 definitions] |
| file2 |
a long, thin steel tool with ridges on its surface. A file is used to shape, smooth, or grind down wood, metal, plastic, or other hard material. [2 definitions] |
| filename |
the name of a file on a computer. Every file on a computer must have a unique name. |
| filings |
small pieces removed by grinding with a file. |
| icon |
on a phone or computer display, a small drawing that is used as a symbol. Clicking on the symbol requests a certain action from the computer, such as opening a file, taking a user to a location, or playing an audio. [1/3 definitions] |
| lodge |
to file in court or bring before another authority. [1/7 definitions] |
| uniform resource locator |
an address identifying the location of a file on the Internet, commonly called a URL. A URL consists of the computer on which the file is located and the file's location on that computer. |
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