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byte
Noun
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A unit of eight bits that is used to measure a computer's memory.
The letter I wrote on the computer took up 5,000 bytes of memory.
serial
Noun
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A serial is a story or play appearing in pieces on a radio or magazine.
The Asterix comics appeared in magazines as a serial for many years.
serial
Adjective
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If something is considered to be serial, it takes place in multiple times.
A newspaper is a serial publication.
interface
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noun
(chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)
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noun
(computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
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noun
the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
the interface between chemistry and biology
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noun
(computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system
system
Noun
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A group of things that work together; a way of doing something.
This coloured paper is part of my system for keeping lists of people.