English-Russian dictionary of computer science and programming. 2013.
Mongolian hordes technique — n. To accomplish a large or complex task by using a large number of relatively unskilled workers rather than a small number of highly skilled workers. Example Citation: Everbody in software knows the Mongolian hordes technique. It implies… … New words
Business (General) — Business General adminisphere aerotropolis bads BAM boomsayer booth bunny borrow brains Buns of Steel … New words
Computers (General) — Computers General affective computing alpha geek antirube augmented reality Baby Bills barfogenesis birds of a feather meeting … New words
Gulliver effect — (GUL.uh.vur uh.fekt) n. When a large target succumbs to an attack by numerous smaller adversaries. Example Citation: Both events underscore the impact of what s come to be called the Gulliver Effect when a large target, like electronic financial… … New words
juggle eggs — v. Performing a complex or difficult mental task which can t be interrupted for fear of losing the train of thought. Example Citation: When he furrows his brow and places his arm straight with the palm facing forward out as though to ward off any … New words
salami attack — n. A series of minor computer crimes slices of a larger crime that are difficult to detect and trace. Example Citation: According to one knowlegdeable source, another hacker brags that he recently found a way to get into Citibank s computers. For … New words
science project — n. A difficult, complex task. Example Citation: Linux Lives: So it s a science project to set up. It s also crashproof and gaining popularity as a solid server platform. Pulse, PC Computing Related Words: juggle eggs Mongolian hordes technique… … New words
swarm logic — (SWOHRM law.jik) n. The process by which a large number of unintelligent entities can, by working together without central direction, produce intelligent action. Example Citation: Ant colonies are remarkably similar to cities. No one choreographs … New words
tipping element — n. An ecosystem or region that undergoes an abrupt and significant change in climate, particularly due to human activity. Example Citations: Many people think of climate change as a gradual process that occurs over decades and centuries, but… … New words
tipping point — n. In epidemiology, the concept that small changes will have little or no effect on a system until a critical mass is reached. Then a further small change tips the system and a large effect is observed. Example Citation: Epidemics have their own… … New words
china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
