Henry Luce III Library LibGuides: College of Computer Studies (CCS): General Works

Online Dictionaries

Computer Dictionary of Information Technology
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Webopedia
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Computer Hope
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Foldoc
FOLDOC is a computing dictionary. It includes definitions of acronyms, jargon, programming languages, tools, architecture, operating systems, networking, theory, standards, mathematics, telecoms, electronics, institutions and companies, projects, history, in fact, any of the vocabularies you might expect to find in a computer dictionary.

Techopedia
Techopedia is your go-to tech source for professional IT insight and inspiration. We aim to be a site that isn't trying to be the first to break news stories, but instead help you better understand technology and — we hope — make better decisions as a result.

Quickbase
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TechTerms
TechTerms.com is a free online dictionary of computer and Internet terms. Each definition is written using everyday language, to make technical terms and advanced concepts easy to understand.

Connet
Connet Inc. is a regional Internet Services Provider (ISP) with Managed Security Services (MSS) to global customers that operates advanced networks with unmatched breadth across Asia Pacific and the US.

Encyclopedia.com
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