booth |
a temporary stall for showing and selling things or giving out information. [1/2 definitions] |
byte |
a basic unit of information in computers. A byte is usually equal to eight binary digits or bits. |
card1 |
a small piece of cardboard, plastic, or thick paper printed with information about a person. A card is used to identify the person whose name is on it. [1/4 definitions] |
censor |
anyone who exercises control over information or ideas. [1/3 definitions] |
census |
an official count of the people who live in a country or other area. A census is also used to collect information about these people, such as their job, age, or sex. |
centre |
a spelling of "center" used in Canada and Britain. See "center" for more information. |
chart |
a sheet that gives information in the form of a graph or table. [1/4 definitions] |
check |
to look at (something) in order to get some specific information about it. [1/11 definitions] |
clean slate |
a record cleared of any negative information. [1/2 definitions] |
clerk |
a person who does office work, such as keeping records, finding information, filing, and making copies. [1/2 definitions] |
clue in |
to provide with information or make aware. |
colour |
a spelling of "color" used in Canada and Britain. See "color" for more information. |
communicate |
to exchange thoughts, ideas, or information. [1/4 definitions] |
communication |
the sharing or exchange of messages, information, or ideas. [1/3 definitions] |
compact disk |
a small disk on which music or information is stored. A compact disk is played on a machine that uses a laser to read it. |
compile |
to gather information together to form one written work. |
computer |
an electronic device that is used to store and sort information and work with data at a high speed. |
confide |
to share secrets or personal information (usually followed by "in"). |
consult |
to look to for advice or information. |
cookbook |
a book of recipes, directions for cooking, and other information about food. |
cross reference |
a reference from one part of a book, index, or file to another part that contains additional or related information. |