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noun
A visual model of an electronic representation of a three-dimensional object as defined geometrically by line segments.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computer-graphics, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Broader terms: model
noun
A basic visual guide used to suggest the layout of fundamental elements in a web interface.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, web-design
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Broader terms: mock-up
verb
To generate a wireframe representation
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computer-graphics, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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verb
To prepare a wireframe for a website
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, web-design
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History
From wire + frame. The figurative use is extended from the literal (pre-computing and non-computing) concept of a wire frame, a frame made of wire.
Across languages
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