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block-oriented terminal

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • blŏk ôr′ē-ĕnt′ĕd tûr′mə-nəl
  • Received-Pronunciation: /blɒk ˈɔːɹ.iːˌɛnt.ɛd ˈtɛː.mə.nəl/
  • Canada, General-American: /blɑk ˈoɹ.iˌɛnt.ɛd ˈtɜɹ.mə.nəl/

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of computer terminal that communicates with its network host in blocks of data.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: character-oriented terminal, character mode terminal

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