Tech glossary A–Z
Jargon, decoded. Short definitions first, the full explanation one click away.
A database designed to store embeddings and quickly find the items most similar to a given query vector. Data & Analytics
Investment from specialized firms into high-growth startups in exchange for equity, with the aim of large returns when companies succeed. Business & Retail Tech
A system that records changes to files over time so you can review history, collaborate, and restore earlier versions. Software Development
Building software mainly by describing what you want to an AI tool in plain language and accepting the code it generates, with little manual coding. Software Development
A software-based computer that runs its own operating system and applications on shared physical hardware. Cloud & DevOps
A service that creates an encrypted tunnel between a device and another network, protecting traffic and masking the user's IP address. Cybersecurity
Technology that immerses users in a fully computer-generated 3D environment, usually through a head-mounted display. Hardware & Industry 4.0
Voice phishing, a scam in which attackers use phone calls or voice messages to trick people into revealing information or sending money. Cybersecurity
Voice over Internet Protocol, technology that carries phone calls over the internet instead of traditional telephone lines. Tech for Local Business
A weakness in software, hardware, configuration, or process that an attacker could exploit to cause harm. Cybersecurity