Tech glossary A–Z
Jargon, decoded. Short definitions first, the full explanation one click away.
A two-dimensional barcode made of black and white squares that stores information such as a web link or payment details for quick scanning. FinTech
A restaurant menu customers open on their own phones by scanning a QR code at the table, instead of using a printed menu. Tech for Local Business
The process of ensuring software meets requirements and quality standards through planning, testing, and continuous improvement. Software Development
Reducing the numerical precision of an AI model's weights, for example from 16-bit to 4-bit numbers, to make it smaller and faster. Artificial Intelligence
A type of computing that uses quantum-mechanical effects such as superposition and entanglement to process information in new ways. Hardware & Industry 4.0
The basic unit of information in a quantum computer, which can represent 0, 1, or a superposition of both at once. Hardware & Industry 4.0
A request for data or information from a database, search engine, or other system, usually written in a specific language or format. Data & Analytics