block-oriented terminal en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /blɑk ˈoɹ.iˌɛnt.ɛd ˈtɜɹ.mə.nəl/ (Canada, General-American)
- /blɒk ˈɔːɹ.iːˌɛnt.ɛd ˈtɛː.mə.nəl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- blŏk ôr′ē-ĕnt′ĕd tûr′mə-nəl
Meanings
- A type of computer terminal that communicates with its network host in blocks of data.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| block-oriented terminals | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| block mode terminal | alternative | lexicographic |