Tech glossary A–Z
Jargon, decoded. Short definitions first, the full explanation one click away.
A focused web page designed for one goal, such as collecting sign-ups or selling a product, usually reached from an ad, email, or search result. Business & Retail Tech
An AI model trained on vast amounts of text to understand and generate human-like language, code, and other content. Artificial Intelligence
The time delay between a request being sent and a response beginning to arrive, usually measured in milliseconds. Cloud & DevOps
A methodology for building businesses by testing assumptions quickly with real customers and iterating based on evidence. Business & Retail Tech
Software for creating, delivering, tracking, and managing educational courses and training programs. EdTech
Light Detection and Ranging: a sensing method that measures distances with laser pulses to build detailed 3D maps of surroundings. Hardware & Industry 4.0
A free, open-source operating system kernel, first released in 1991, that powers most servers, Android phones, and countless devices. Software Development
How quickly and easily an asset can be bought or sold, or converted into cash, without significantly affecting its price. FinTech
A system that distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers so no single server is overwhelmed. Cloud & DevOps
Optimizing a business's online presence so it appears in search results for nearby customers, including map listings and near me searches. Tech for Local Business
The region of space roughly 160 to 2,000 km above Earth, home to the International Space Station and many communication satellites. Space Tech
A development approach that lets people build applications mainly through visual interfaces and drag-and-drop components with little hand-written code. Software Development
A scheme that rewards repeat customers with points, discounts, or perks, encouraging them to keep buying from the same business. Tech for Local Business