Dictionary Archive - Tamay Creative

Definitions for terminology and jargon used in website design and development, graphic design and printing

Algorithm

An algorithm is basically a set of instructions for solving a problem or completing a task. Algorithms normally start with … Read More
API

API stands for Application Programming Interface. APIs make it possible for software applications to communicate with each other. This can … Read More
App

The term “app” is an abbreviation of the word “application”. An application is a software program that is designed to … Read More
Aspect Ratio

The term “Aspect Ratio” refers to the relationship between the width and height of an image, graphic or video. It … Read More
Bit

Bit is short for binary digit which is the basic building block of all digital communication and computing systems. A … Read More
Blog

The word blog is derived from a combination of the words “web” and “log”. They were originally just online personal … Read More
Botnet

A botnet is a group of connected computers or other devices that are infected by malware and controlled by a … Read More
Buyer Persona

A buyer persona is basically a description of who your ideal customer is. It is usually a profile based on … Read More
Cache

The Cambridge Dictionary defines the word cache as “an area or type of computer memory in which information that is often in use can be stored temporarily and got … Read More
CMYK

CMYK is an abbreviation for cyan, magenta, yellow and black. These are the four standard colours used in process printing … Read More
CSS

CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheet. It is used to apply style to HTML documents. CSS is one of the … Read More
Database

A database is basically an organised collection of structured information. This information or data is usually stored electronically on a … Read More