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`types, and variables, that usually performs a single
`task. A procedure can usually be called (executed) by
`other procedures, as Well as by the main body of the
`program. Some languages distinguish between a pro-
`cedure and a function, with the latter (the function)
`returning a value. See also function, parameter, pro~
`cedural language, routine, subroutine.
`procedure call n. In programming, an instruction that
`causes a procedure to be executed. A procedure call
`can be located in another procedure or in the main
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`body of the program. See also procedure.
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`processI n. A program or part of a program; a coher-
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`ent sequence of steps undertaken by a program.
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`process2 vb. To manipulate data with a program.
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`process-bound adj. Limited in performance by pro-
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`cessing requirements. See also computation-bound.
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`process color n. A method of handling color in a
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`document in which each block of color is separated
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`into its subtractive primary color components for
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`printing: cyan, magenta, and yellow (as well as
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`black). All other colors are created by blending lay~
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`ers of various sizes of halftone spots printed in cyan,
`3 magenta, and yellow to create the image. See also
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`color model, color separation (definition I ). Compare
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`’ spot color.
`processing 11. The manipulation of data within a com-
`f pater system. Processing is the vital step between
`”receiving data (input) and producing results (out-
`ut)—the task for which computers are designed.
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`ocessor n. See central processing unit, micropro-
`essor.
`Processor Direct Slot n. See PDS (definition 1).
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`called Cartesian product. Compare inner jam 2. In
`mathematics, the result of multiplying two or more
`numbers. 3. In the most general sense, an entity con—
`ceived and developed for the purpose of competing
`in a commercial market. Although computers are
`productS, the term is more commonly applied to soft-
`ware, peripherals, and accessories in the COmputing
`arena.
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`production system n. In expert
`systems, an approach
`to problem solving based on an “IF this, THEN that”
`approach that uses a set of rules, a database of infor—
`mation, and a “rule interpreter” to match premises
`with facts and form a conclusion. Production systems
`are also known as rule—based systems or inference
`systems. See also expert system.
`Professional Graphics Adapter
`n. A video adapter
`introduced by IBM,-primarily for CAD applications.
`The Professional Graphics Adapter is capable of dis
`playing 256 colors, with a horizontal resolution of
`640 pixels and a vertical resolution of 480 pixels.
`Acronym: PGA.
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`play n. An analog display
`introduced by IBM, intended for use with their Pro-
`fessional Graphics Adapter. See also Professional
`Graphics Adapter.
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`profileI n. See user profile.
`profile2 vb. To analyze a program to determine how
`much time is spent in different parts of the program
`during execution.
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`Profiles for Open Systems Intemetworking
`Technology n. See POSIT.
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`programI n. A sequence of instructions that can be
`executed by a computer. The term can refer to the
`original source code or to the executable (machine
`language) version. Also called software. See also
`program creation, routine, statement.
`program2 vb. To create a computer program, a set of
`instructions that a computer or other device executes
`to perform a series of actions or a particular type of
`work.
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`lat,.Llst
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`ne chat, special interest groups, email, and
`met connectivity. Also called Prodigy.
`lift a. 1. An operator in the relational algebra
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`d1n database management that, when applied to
`.cXISting relations (tables), results in the creation
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`r0WS in the result
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`ing relation is the product of
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`mber of rows in the two source relations. Also
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`program card n. See PC Card, ROM card.
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`program cartridge a. See ROM cartridge.
`program counter n. A register (small, high
`—speed
`memory circuit within a microprocessor) that con~
`tains the address (location) of the instruction to be
`executed next in the program sequence.
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