Technology

Definition of edit

From the French éditer, to edit is a verb that refers to publishing a work by means of a printing press or through other mechanisms. The concept is also used to name the process that allows a piece to be made public, by putting it on a physical or digital medium. For example: “If all goes well, next month […]

Definition of form

Form is an adjective used to name that which belongs to or relates to formulas or formalism, or to that which is done by formula. A formula, on the other hand, is a proposed means to execute something complicated or resolve a certain matter. As a noun, a form is a printed form with spaces […]

Format definition

From the French format or the Italian formato, the term format refers to the size and measurements of a printed document, a photograph, a painting, etc. For example: “Please print these documents in A4 format so I can submit them to the municipality”, “The manual is in legal format, so we need a larger folder to store it”, […]

Definition of mini

Mini is a word component that comes from the Latin minĭmus (“very small”) and means small, short or brief. This means that those terms that begin with the element mini will be referring to something with these characteristics. For example: “The actress surprised the audience with a miniskirt that did not […]

Definition of simulator

A simulator is a machine that reproduces the behavior of a system under certain conditions, allowing the person who must operate the system to train. Simulators usually combine mechanical or electronic parts and virtual parts that help generate an accurate reproduction of reality. For example: “Before receiving […]

Definition of simulation

We must go back to Latin to find the etymological origin of the term simulation that we are now dealing with. It comes from the union of two Latin lexical components: the word “similis”, which can be translated as “similar”, and the suffix “-ion”, which is equivalent to “action and effect”. Simulation is the action of simulating. […]

Definition of compressor

A compressor is something that compresses (squeezes, oppresses, reduces to a smaller volume). The term, which comes from the Latin compressor, is used to name a machine that, through an increase in pressure, manages to displace compressible fluids, such as gases. The compressor not only displaces fluids, but also modifies the density and […]

Definition of container

A container is a container used to deposit waste or a large package, of internationally standardized dimensions and types, used for the transport of goods. The term comes from the English word container. In the first of the cases mentioned, the container is usually located on the public highway so that citizens can deposit […]

Definition of marker

Marker is that which marks. The verb to mark, on the other hand, refers to pointing out with positive signs. In several Latin American countries, a marker is an instrument that is used to write or draw. For example: “I need a black marker to complete the form”, “My dad gave me a box of colored markers”, […]

Definition of prospectus

A leaflet is a brochure that accompanies various products and includes information about their composition, instructions for use, usefulness and contraindications. Leaflets are usually included with pharmaceutical products (medicines or remedies). For example: “Before taking any antibiotic, you should read the leaflet carefully”, “The leaflet indicates that […]