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Symbols in computing

angle bracket

noun

either of a pair of symbols < or >, used to surround words, numbers, or other symbols, especially in instructions for a computer

backslash

noun

the symbol \ used for separating words or numbers, especially in the names of computer files. The similar symbol / is called a forward slash.

carriage return

noun

a character that tells a computer to move the cursor to the beginning of the line

character

noun

a letter, number, or symbol that is written, printed, or used in computer programs

dot

noun

the way that you say the symbol . in an Internet or email address

emoticon

noun

a symbol that you type in an email or text message to show how you feel. For example the emoticon :-) means happy or friendly.

forward slash

noun

the symbol /, often used in internet addresses and computer instructions

hash

noun

the symbol # that appears on keyboards and telephones. The American word is pound sign.

hashtag

noun

a word with the symbol # in front of it, used especially in microblogging to identify or search for subjects of interest

hourglass

noun

a symbol used in computer programs to show that the program is busy and you should wait

like

noun

a small sign on a social networking website that shows someone agrees with or enjoys something

wild card

noun

a sign or symbol used for representing any letter or number. The most common wild card is the asterisk (*).

charticle

a news article that consists of a chart … and only has a small amount of text

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electron

a part of an atom that moves around the nucleus (=centre) and has a negative electrical charge

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never event

an event that should never occur in a healthcare setting …

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