Dictionary Archive - Page 2 of 6

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

CSS

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is a stylesheet language that controls the visual appearance and layout of HTML documents. It plays a key role in modern web design because it… … Read More
Database

A database is an organised collection of structured information or data stored electronically on a computer system called a server. It helps users store, manage, and retrieve data efficiently.… … Read More
Denial of Service (DoS)

A Denial of Service (DoS) attack is a cyber attack that disrupts a website, server, or network by overwhelming it with excessive traffic. The goal of a DoS attack… … Read More
Deprecated Software

Deprecated software refers to software that developers or maintainers no longer recommend. Although it may still function, they discourage its continued use. In most cases, a newer version or… … Read More
Domain Name

A domain name is a unique and easy-to-remember address for a website, our website address for example, is tamay.co.za. The name maps to an IP address that allows users… … Read More
Dot Gain

Dot gain is a common printing issue that causes printed images, colours, and text to appear darker than expected. It happens when halftone dots increase in size during the… … Read More
DPI

DPI stands for “dots per inch” and measures how many ink dots a printer places within one inch (2.54 cm) of a printed image. This value directly affects print… … Read More
E-Commerce

E-commerce is the process of buying and selling goods or services over the internet. This form of electronic commerce allows businesses to reach customers online through websites, online stores,… … Read More
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

FTP, short for File Transfer Protocol, is a standard method used to transfer files between computers and servers over a network or the internet. In website development and hosting,… … Read More
Halftone

What Is a Halftone? A halftone is a printing and image reproduction technique that creates the illusion of continuous-tone images, such as photographs, by using a pattern of tiny… … Read More
Hosting

Web hosting is a service that allows you to publish your website on the internet. A web hosting provider gives you space on a server where your website files… … Read More
HTML

HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language. It is the standard language used to create and structure webpages on the internet. Every website uses HTML in some way, making it… … Read More