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GLOSSARY
VARIABLE
A quantity that can assume any of a given set of values.
VERIFY
(1) To determine whether a data processing operation has been
accomplished accurately; e.g., to check the results of keypunch­
ing. (2) To check data validity.
W
WORD
A group of bits, or bytes considered as an entity and capable of
being stored in one storage location.
WORD LENGTH
The number of bits, or bytes in a word.
WRITE
(1) The process of transferring information from the computer to
an output medium. (2) To copy data, usually from internal storage
to auxiliary storage devices.
WRITE-INHIBIT TAB
Opaque tape used to cover the write-enable notch on diskettes to
prevent writing on the disks.
WRITE ENABLE NOTCH
A small notch located on an edge of most diskettes. It permits
data to be recorded on that diskette.
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