terminal
adj. end, extremity, closing, concluding, final; mortal, incurable n. either end of a passenger line; bus or train station; point of connection to a current (Electricity) | ||||
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Terminal Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| BTS Transportation Expressions |
Terminal
Any facility on the inland system designed for on-loading or off-loading of barges. (TNDOT1)
Any location where freight either originates, terminates, or is handled in the transportation process; or commercial motor carriers maintain operating facilities. (23CFR658)
Any facility on the inland system designed for on-loading or off-loading of barges. (TNDOT1)
Any location where freight either originates, terminates, or is handled in the transportation process; or commercial motor carriers maintain operating facilities. (23CFR658)
| 2K Group Shipping, Trade, Insurance Dictionary |
terminal
An assigned area in which containers are prepared for loading into a vessel or are stacked immediately after discharge from the vessel.
An assigned area in which containers are prepared for loading into a vessel or are stacked immediately after discharge from the vessel.
| Glossary of petroleum Industry |
terminal
a point to which oil is transported through-pipelines. It usually includes a tank farm and may include tanker-loading facilities.
a point to which oil is transported through-pipelines. It usually includes a tank farm and may include tanker-loading facilities.
| Shipping Glossary |
Terminal
An assigned area in which containers are prepared for loading into a vessel or are stacked immediately after discharge from the vessel.
An assigned area in which containers are prepared for loading into a vessel or are stacked immediately after discharge from the vessel.
Terminal Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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terminal
1. <hardware> An electronic or electromechanical device for entering data into a computer or a communications system and displaying data received. Early terminals were called teletypes, later ones VDUs. Typically a terminal communicates with the computer via a serial line.
2. The end of a line where signals are either transmitted or received, or a point along the length of a line where the signals are made available to apparatus.
3. Apparatus to send and/or receive signals on a line.
(1995-10-02)
1. <hardware> An electronic or electromechanical device for entering data into a computer or a communications system and displaying data received. Early terminals were called teletypes, later ones VDUs. Typically a terminal communicates with the computer via a serial line.
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3.
(1995-10-02)
| Smart Card Terms |
Terminal
Any device that can communicate with a smart card (e.g., reader, coupler…). Certain terminals can operate in standalone mode, while others must be connected to a central information system to access an application. See POS.
Any device that can communicate with a smart card (e.g., reader, coupler…). Certain terminals can operate in standalone mode, while others must be connected to a central information system to access an application. See POS.
| Internet Glossary |
Terminal
A device that allows you to send commands to a computer somewhere else. At a minimum, this usually means a keyboard and a display screen and some simple circuitry. Usually you will use terminal software in a personal computer - the software pretends to be (emulates) a physical terminal and allows you to type commands to a computer somewhere else.
A device that allows you to send commands to a computer somewhere else. At a minimum, this usually means a keyboard and a display screen and some simple circuitry. Usually you will use terminal software in a personal computer - the software pretends to be (emulates) a physical terminal and allows you to type commands to a computer somewhere else.
| INTERNET TERMS&ACRONYMSV1.0 |
TERMINAL
Piece of hardware that allows commands to be sent to a computer,usually by means of a keyboard and display unit.
Piece of hardware that allows commands to be sent to a computer,usually by means of a keyboard and display unit.
Terminal Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| DOD Dictionary of Military Terms |
terminal
A facility designed to transfer cargo from one means of conveyance to another. (Conveyance is the piece of equipment used to transport cargo; i.e., railcar to truck or truck to truck. This is as opposed to mode, which is the type of equipment; i.e., ship to rail, rail to truck.) See also facility. (JP 4-01.6)
A facility designed to transfer cargo from one means of conveyance to another. (Conveyance is the piece of equipment used to transport cargo; i.e., railcar to truck or truck to truck. This is as opposed to mode, which is the type of equipment; i.e., ship to rail, rail to truck.) See also facility. (JP 4-01.6)
| International Relations and Security Acronyms |
TERMINAL
World War II code name for the Potsdam Conference (16 July-2 August 1945)
World War II code name for the Potsdam Conference (16 July-2 August 1945)
Terminal Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Terminal
(n.)
That which terminates or ends; termination; extremity.
(n.)
Of or pertaining to the end or extremity; forming the extremity; as, a terminal edge.
(n.)
Growing at the end of a branch or stem; terminating; as, a terminal bud, flower, or spike.
(n.)
Either of the ends of the conducting circuit of an electrical apparatus, as an inductorium, dynamo, or electric motor, usually provided with binding screws for the attachment of wires by which a current may be conveyed into or from the machine; a pole.
(n.)
That which terminates or ends; termination; extremity.
(n.)
Of or pertaining to the end or extremity; forming the extremity; as, a terminal edge.
(n.)
Growing at the end of a branch or stem; terminating; as, a terminal bud, flower, or spike.
(n.)
Either of the ends of the conducting circuit of an electrical apparatus, as an inductorium, dynamo, or electric motor, usually provided with binding screws for the attachment of wires by which a current may be conveyed into or from the machine; a pole.
| WordNet 2.0 |
terminal
Noun
1. station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
(synonym) terminus, depot
(hypernym) station
(hyponym) air terminal, airport terminal
(part-holonym) transportation system, transportation, transit
2. a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
(synonym) pole
(hypernym) contact, tangency
(hyponym) anode
(part-holonym) electrical device
3. electronic equipment consisting of a device providing access to a computer; has a keyboard and display
(hypernym) electronic equipment
(hyponym) job-oriented terminal
(part-meronym) keyboard
Adjective
1. being or situated at an end; "the endmost pillar"; "terminal buds on a branch"; "a terminal station"; "the terminal syllable"
(synonym) endmost
(similar) last
2. of or relating to or situated at the ends of a delivery route; "freight pickup is a terminal service"; "terminal charges"
(pertainym) terminus
3. relating to or occurring in a term or fixed period of time; "terminal examinations"; "terminal payments"
(pertainym) term
4. occurring at or forming an end or termination; "his concluding words came as a surprise"; "the final chapter"; "the last days of the dinosaurs"; "terminal leave"
(synonym) concluding, final, last
(similar) closing
5. causing or ending in or approaching death; "a terminal patient"; "terminal cancer"
(similar) fatal
Noun
1. station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
(synonym) terminus, depot
(hypernym) station
(hyponym) air terminal, airport terminal
(part-holonym) transportation system, transportation, transit
2. a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
(synonym) pole
(hypernym) contact, tangency
(hyponym) anode
(part-holonym) electrical device
3. electronic equipment consisting of a device providing access to a computer; has a keyboard and display
(hypernym) electronic equipment
(hyponym) job-oriented terminal
(part-meronym) keyboard
Adjective
1. being or situated at an end; "the endmost pillar"; "terminal buds on a branch"; "a terminal station"; "the terminal syllable"
(synonym) endmost
(similar) last
2. of or relating to or situated at the ends of a delivery route; "freight pickup is a terminal service"; "terminal charges"
(pertainym) terminus
3. relating to or occurring in a term or fixed period of time; "terminal examinations"; "terminal payments"
(pertainym) term
4. occurring at or forming an end or termination; "his concluding words came as a surprise"; "the final chapter"; "the last days of the dinosaurs"; "terminal leave"
(synonym) concluding, final, last
(similar) closing
5. causing or ending in or approaching death; "a terminal patient"; "terminal cancer"
(similar) fatal
| Anagram |
terminal
tramline
tramline
| hEnglish - advanced version |
terminal
terminal
\ter"mi*nal\, n. (railroads) (a) the end of a line of railroad, with the switches, stations, sheds, and other appliances pertaining thereto. (b) any station for the delivery or receipt of freight lying too far from the main line to be served by mere sidings. (c) a rate charged on all freight, independent of the distance, and supposed to cover the expenses of station service, as distinct from mileage rate, generally proportionate to the distance and intended to cover movement expenses; a terminal charge. (d) a town lying at the end of a railroad; -- more properly called a terminus.
terminal
\ter"mi*nal\ (?), a. (railroads) pertaining to a railroad terminal; connected with the receipt or delivery of freight; as, terminal charges.
terminal
\ter"mi*nal\ (-nal), a. [l. terminals: cf. f. terminal. see term, n.]
1. of or pertaining to the end or extremity; forming the extremity; as, a terminal edge.
2. (bot.) growing at the end of a branch or stem; terminating; as, a terminal bud, flower, or spike.
terminal
moraine. see the note under moraine.
terminal
statue. see terminus, n., 2 and 3.
terminal
velocity. (a) the velocity acquired at the end of a body's motion. (b) the limit toward which the velocity of a body approaches, as of a body falling through the air.
terminal
\ter"mi*nal\, n. 1. that which terminates or ends; termination; extremity.
2. (eccl.) either of the ends of the conducting circuit of an electrical apparatus, as an inductorium, dynamo, or electric motor, usually provided with binding screws for the attachment of wires by which a current may be conveyed into or from the machine; a pole.
terminal
adj
1. being or situated at an end; "the endmost pillar"; "terminal buds on a branch"; "a terminal station"; "the terminal syllable" [syn: endmost]
2. of or relating to or situated at the ends of a delivery route; "freight pickup is a terminal service"; "terminal charges"
3. relating to or occurring in a term or fixed period of time; "terminal examinations"; "terminal payments"
4. occurring at or forming an end or termination; "his concluding words came as a surprise"; "the final chapter"; "the last days of the dinosaurs"; "terminal leave" [syn: concluding, final, last]
5. causing or ending in or approaching death; "a terminal patient"; "terminal cancer" n 1: station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods [syn: terminus, depot]
2: a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves [syn: pole]
3: electronic equipment consisting of a device providing access to a computer; has a keyboard and display
similar words(29)
very small aperture terminal
terminal reserve
terminal statue
terminal velocity
terminal moraine
terminal emulation
remote terminal
dumb terminal
terminal node
terminal access controller
terminal oriented social science
terminal productivity executive
terminal leave
terminal point
terminal junkie
railroad terminal
terminal brain death
terminal adapter
terminal server
x terminal
link-attached terminal
intelligent terminal
video display terminal
terminal emulator
data terminal equipment
video terminal
terminal figure
terminal illness
terminal adaptor
terminal
\ter"mi*nal\, n. (railroads) (a) the end of a line of railroad, with the switches, stations, sheds, and other appliances pertaining thereto. (b) any station for the delivery or receipt of freight lying too far from the main line to be served by mere sidings. (c) a rate charged on all freight, independent of the distance, and supposed to cover the expenses of station service, as distinct from mileage rate, generally proportionate to the distance and intended to cover movement expenses; a terminal charge. (d) a town lying at the end of a railroad; -- more properly called a terminus.
terminal
\ter"mi*nal\ (?), a. (railroads) pertaining to a railroad terminal; connected with the receipt or delivery of freight; as, terminal charges.
terminal
\ter"mi*nal\ (-nal), a. [l. terminals: cf. f. terminal. see term, n.]
1. of or pertaining to the end or extremity; forming the extremity; as, a terminal edge.
2. (bot.) growing at the end of a branch or stem; terminating; as, a terminal bud, flower, or spike.
terminal
moraine. see the note under moraine.
terminal
statue. see terminus, n., 2 and 3.
terminal
velocity. (a) the velocity acquired at the end of a body's motion. (b) the limit toward which the velocity of a body approaches, as of a body falling through the air.
terminal
\ter"mi*nal\, n. 1. that which terminates or ends; termination; extremity.
2. (eccl.) either of the ends of the conducting circuit of an electrical apparatus, as an inductorium, dynamo, or electric motor, usually provided with binding screws for the attachment of wires by which a current may be conveyed into or from the machine; a pole.
terminal
adj
1. being or situated at an end; "the endmost pillar"; "terminal buds on a branch"; "a terminal station"; "the terminal syllable" [syn: endmost]
2. of or relating to or situated at the ends of a delivery route; "freight pickup is a terminal service"; "terminal charges"
3. relating to or occurring in a term or fixed period of time; "terminal examinations"; "terminal payments"
4. occurring at or forming an end or termination; "his concluding words came as a surprise"; "the final chapter"; "the last days of the dinosaurs"; "terminal leave" [syn: concluding, final, last]
5. causing or ending in or approaching death; "a terminal patient"; "terminal cancer" n 1: station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods [syn: terminus, depot]
2: a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves [syn: pole]
3: electronic equipment consisting of a device providing access to a computer; has a keyboard and display
similar words(29)
very small aperture terminal
terminal reserve
terminal statue
terminal velocity
terminal moraine
terminal emulation
remote terminal
dumb terminal
terminal node
terminal access controller
terminal oriented social science
terminal productivity executive
terminal leave
terminal point
terminal junkie
railroad terminal
terminal brain death
terminal adapter
terminal server
x terminal
link-attached terminal
intelligent terminal
video display terminal
terminal emulator
data terminal equipment
video terminal
terminal figure
terminal illness
terminal adaptor
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terminal
Pertaining to or creative of a boundary, limit.
Pertaining to or creative of a boundary, limit.
Terminal Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
terminal disease
Disease that cannot be cured and will cause death.
Disease that cannot be cured and will cause death.
Terminal Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| JM Latin-English Dictionary |
Terminal
N
festival (pl.) of the god of boundaries (Terminus) on 23 February
N
festival (pl.) of the god of boundaries (Terminus) on 23 February
Terminal Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Oil and Gas Field Glossary |
Terminal
An onshore transit installation that receives and stores crude oil and products from offshore production facilities via pipeline and / or tankers.
An onshore transit installation that receives and stores crude oil and products from offshore production facilities via pipeline and / or tankers.
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Terminal
1. A connecting point in an electric circuit.
2. When referring to the battery , it would indicate the two battery posts. Also see negative terminal , positive terminal , and primary terminal .
1. A connecting point in an electric circuit.
2. When referring to the battery , it would indicate the two battery posts. Also see negative terminal , positive terminal , and primary terminal .
| ETSI and 3GPP |
Terminal
A device into which a UICC can be inserted and which is capable of providing access to UMTS services to users, either alone or in conjunction with a UICC.
A device into which a UICC can be inserted and which is capable of providing access to UMTS services to users, either alone or in conjunction with a UICC.
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
terminal
A device capable of sending, receiving, or sending and receiving information over a communications channel. (188 )
A device capable of sending, receiving, or sending and receiving information over a communications channel. (188 )
| Electrochemistry Dictionary |
terminal
"The external electrical connection posts of an electrochemical cell to which a power source or a load can be connected. For example, in case of a battery, to which either a load (e.g., motor, light bulb) can be connected to use the electrical energy of the battery, or to which a charger can be connected to charge the battery. Every battery has only two terminals (positive and negative) independent whether the battery contains one or more cells internally. This term is also used for cell stacks and for electrolytic cells. A terminal can also be called a ""pole."" "
"The external electrical connection posts of an electrochemical cell to which a power source or a load can be connected. For example, in case of a battery, to which either a load (e.g., motor, light bulb) can be connected to use the electrical energy of the battery, or to which a charger can be connected to charge the battery. Every battery has only two terminals (positive and negative) independent whether the battery contains one or more cells internally. This term is also used for cell stacks and for electrolytic cells. A terminal can also be called a ""pole."" "
| Technical English by wpv |
Terminal
An input/output device used to enter data into a computer and record the output.
An input/output device used to enter data into a computer and record the output.
| Electronics Terminology |
Terminal
A metallic device used for making electrical connections.
A metallic device used for making electrical connections.
| Glossary of Entomology and Crop Protection |
Terminal
At the end or tip. The last of a series.
At the end or tip. The last of a series.
| RF Electronics |
Terminal
A point in a network at which data can either enter or leave. A device, usually equipped with a keyboard, often with a display, capable of sending and receiving data over a communications link. An ISDN station set is also considered a terminal.
A point in a network at which data can either enter or leave. A device, usually equipped with a keyboard, often with a display, capable of sending and receiving data over a communications link. An ISDN station set is also considered a terminal.
Terminal Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| maritime&shipping&trade |
Terminal
The area at the end of a rail, ship, air, or truck line which serves as a loading, unloading, transfer point, and storage/repair facillity
The area at the end of a rail, ship, air, or truck line which serves as a loading, unloading, transfer point, and storage/repair facillity
Terminal Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Terminal
Terminal may mean:
In travel and transport:
In travel and transport:
- Airport terminal, a building at an airport
- Terminal station, a passenger rail station
- Container terminal, a facility which handles shipping
- Pipeline terminal, a storage facility at the downstream end of a pipeline transport
In electronics, telecommunication, and computers:
- Terminal (application), a terminal emulator application included with Mac OS X
- Terminal (electronics), a device for joining electrical circuits together
- Terminal (font), a monospace font
- Terminal (telecommunication), a device communicating over a line
- Remote terminal unit (RTU), a telemetry device interfacing to a DCS or SCADA system
- Computer console, a text output device for system administration messages
- Computer terminal, a hardware device for data entry and display in a computer system
- Dumb terminal, a computer terminal that has limited functionality
- Pseudo terminal, a piece of code that routes a server I/O to and from some application, assuming that it will implement the text terminal behavior
- Terminal emulator, an application program replacing a computer terminal
- Text terminal, any computer interface for serial entry and display of textual data
- Virtual console, a concept that permits multiple terminals on one hardware
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