Technology

Definition of device

From the Latin disposĭtus (“prepared”), a device is an apparatus or mechanism that performs certain actions. Its name is linked to the fact that said device is prepared to fulfill its objective. For example: “They gave me an espresso machine, but I still don’t understand how the device works”, “A specialist recommended that I install a device that regulates the […]

Definition of ship

A ship is a construction capable of floating. The term, derived from the Latin navis, is used as a synonym for boat or ship. For example: «The ship will arrive at the port of Cabo Pedro within a few hours», «The wind caused the ship to turn over, throwing its five crew members into the icy waters […]

Definition of cruise

Cruise is a term that has multiple meanings, although nowadays it is usually associated with the notion of a recreational trip that is made by boat and offers different stops. In general, these trips are pleasant activities that are carried out on luxury vessels where the attention is personalized and the services, […]

Definition of interface

Interface is a term that comes from the English word interface. In computing, this notion is used to indicate the connection that is made physically and at a utility level between devices or systems. The interface, therefore, is a connection between two machines of any type, to which it provides a […]

Definition of Windows Explorer

Windows Explorer is a file management application that is part of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Through this tool, it is possible to create, edit or delete folders, files, etc. Windows (an English word that translates into Spanish as “window”) is the operating system that manages files and folders.

Definition of exploration

The action and effect of exploring is known as exploration. This verb refers to examining, recognizing, finding out or diligently recording a place or thing. For example: «The scientists indicated that the exploration of the cave will only be completed in six months», «We could not advance with the exploration of the enclosure due to the lack of […]

Definition of flotation

Flotation is the action and effect of floating (standing on the surface of a liquid or gas, waving, being in the environment influencing mood). The term is used to name the action of the body of the person who is swimming. For example: “My son is learning to swim but it is still difficult […]

Definition of fleet

A fleet is a group of ships that have a common destination. The term, derived from the French word flotte, can refer to the total number of ships belonging to a shipping company, a maritime line, etc. For example: “Caribbean Sun & Sea has a fleet of five cruise ships that travel the oceans all year round”, […]

Definition of navigation

Navigation, from the Latin navigatio, is the action, science and art of sailing. This verb refers to traveling in a boat or making a trip by air, although it can also refer to moving through a computer network. For example: “After three hours of sailing, we arrived at San […]

Definition of file

Archive comes from the Latin archivum, although its most remote origin is found in the Greek language and can be translated as “residence of the magistrates”. The term is used to name the ordered set of documents that a society, an institution or a person prepares within the framework of its activities and functions. For example: “No […]