A collective word for the physical material, such as paper, disk, and tape, used for storing computer-based information. Media is plural; medium is singular.
The material you print on. The most common, inexpensive print media is Plain Paper. You printer can also print on special media such as coated paper, Black Print Film, OHP Transparencies, glossy paper, and High Gloss Film. Nozzle Pattern Print One of the three types of test prints. This test is used to verify that each nozzle is operating properly. Off-line The printer mode where the printer is on but you cannot send data to the printer. In the off-line mode,you can set up the print parameters with the setup utilities.
The storage medium. Floppy Disk, CD-ROM disc, magnetic tape or paper. (7/96)
A term with many different meanings, in the context of streaming media, it refers to video, animation, and audio. The term “media” may also refer to something used for storage or transmission, such as tapes, diskettes, CD-ROMs, DVDs, or networks such as the Internet.
In libraries, the term is used to describe non-print and print materials such as video and music.
a term with many different meanings. In the context of this manual, it usually refers to: 1. A generic term for elements such as movies, sounds, pictures, etc. (as in multimedia) 2. Storage or transmission medium, such as tapes, diskettes, CD-R's, Zip disks, networks, etc.
This refers to what is being used to store the information (tape, disks etc)
The label stock on which the printer prints labels. Media can be made of plain paper, polyester, thermally reactive paper, or other materials with adhesive backing.
The plural form of the noun “medium†(one medium, two media). Sometimes used in a printing context to mean “printing materialsâ€.
The filter material through which air or fluid passes in the process of filtration and which retains particles.
Objects on which data can be stored. These include hard disks, floppy disks, CD-ROM's and tapes. The form and technology used to communicate information. Multimedia presentations, for example, combine sound pictures and videos (moving images), all of which are different types of media.
Any substance used to help with filtration.
The type of material used for product data and documentation, such as electronic (tape, CD disk) and drawings (paper, Mylar, film).
A generic term for nonprint materials such as films, filmstrips, videorecordings, audio compact disks, audiotapes, and computer software. Synonymous with audio-visual materials. More broadly, material in all formats which carry and communicate information.
Plural for medium. Refers to the actual physical device used to store data on. Examples are: 9-track tape, cartridge tape, floppy disk.
Filtering material. Common types of media include glass fiber, synthetic fiber, non-woven fiber, and PTFE.
Media refers to the physical methods used for browser package distribution. Typical media choices are CD-ROM, Web download or floppy disk.
Generic term for elements such as movies, sounds, and pictures.
The material that performs the actual separation of solids from liquids. Sometime erroneously used to mean septum.
A Movie Toolbox data structure that contains information that describes the data for a track in a movie. Note that a media does not contain its data; rather, a media contains a reference to its data, which may be stored on disk, CD-ROM disc, or any other mass storage device.
any item(s) of material that may be used in teaching and learning
The material that is printed upon, such as plain paper, glossy paper, or transparency film.
The format that the printed material is on. Such as CD, VHS, Book, etc...
refers to the individual optical disk cartridge where the data is stored.
The material or configuration on which data is recorded. Examples include magnetic taps and disks.
There are three media options for performing operating system modification tasks: tape, CD-ROM, and disk drive. Reactive patches ship on tape or are electronically downloaded directly to your disk drive. PowerPatches are always shipped on tape. The SLT, FOS, and SUBSYS ship on tape or CD-ROM. CSLTs are always on tape. Staging Areas are on your disk drive.
Any packaging agent capable of storing computer software (For example, compact discs, magnetic tapes, floppy disks, disk packs, and tape cartridges.)
Any number of substances that will allow bacteria to grow on them for biological filtering
Information storage techniques (e.g. magnetic tape, magnetic disk, optical disc, print, etc.)
Films, tapes and other audio-visual materials that require the use of special listening or viewing equipment.
a European publisher of business directories, internet guides and reference CD-ROMS specialising in search engines and data services tailor-made for the import/export sector
are the many different methods of communication available today. Web sites, postcards, CD-ROMs, magazines, TV, and movies are all different types of media. When media methods are used to communicate to thousands of people at the same time, they are called mass media.
Broad categories for grouping works of visual art according the materials used (for example, the painting media are watercolor, oil,tempera, and acrylic, among others).
A physical device that can contain data, such as CD-ROM or NAS device. LiveVault Online Backup Service may use media to restore a client's data, which is then shipped to the client. The client uploads the data from the media to the Agent computer. On the media, the data is encrypted and compressed. A password is required to upload the data from the media. See also CD-ROM, Network Attached Storage.
Nonprint materials such as films, filmstrips, videocassettes, audio compact disks, audiocassettes, and LPs (vinyl). Audio CDs are kept in the Audio Lab on the third floor of the library. Most other media resources are located at Media Services in Hardy Hall.
In libraries, the term is used to describe material in a non-print format, such as slides, video, and music.
Material you print on, such as paper and envelopes.
Media is the physical material used to store electronic files. Typical media includes: CD's, tapes, diskettes, and disks.
Materials used to create an image.
1) Something that will store or carry information. It's a vague term, but it generally refers to floppy disks or CD-ROM discs 2) Information used within a multimedia presentation which could be sound, graphics or video
(Medium): A nutrient rich preparation made for the growth, storage and maintenance, or transport of cells or microorganism. Back to glossary index
the material used by the artist to produce art (i.e., paint, clay, fibers)
see audiovisual materials
Any format for information storage that requires special listening or viewing equipment: i.e., microfilm, microfiche, videotape, CD-ROMs.
Materials such as a floppy disk or CD ROM for a licensed software product. May also include printed materials such as a user's guide or product manual. Customers receive media for all licensed products in their Welcome Kit and with update shipments for products licensed in the initial order. They can order additional media during the agreement term for a charge.
Physical material used for storing computer-based information. Typical media choices for IEAK package distribution are CD-ROM, Web download, or floppy disk.
Material that information is written to and stored on. Digital photography storage media includes compact flash cards and compact discs.
A generic term for non-print materials such as films, filmstrips, slides, video recordings, audio compact discs, audiotapes, CD-ROMs, machine-readable data files, and computer software.
material or materials commonly used to make art works; they include two-dimensional media (e.g., graphite, ink, paint, photographic paper, canvas), three-dimensional media (e.g., fibres, clay, wood, metal, glass, bone, plastics), and time-based media (e.g., film, videotape)
Materials on (or in) which experimental cultures are grown.
Materials upon which data is printed, such as envelopes, plain paper, special paper, and transparency film.
Objects on which data can be stored. These include hard disks, floppy disks, CD-ROMS and tapes. In computer networks, media refers to the cables linking workstations together. Internal Storage Media - Also referred to as non-removable drives. Internal Storage media includes drives that are installed inside of a computer system, such as a hard drive. External Storage Media - Also referred to as removable media. This includes any type of drive and media that is readily installed and removed from a computer. Examples of removable media include floppy disks, Zip disks, tape drives, USB and Firewire Drives.
Broad categories for grouping works of visual art according to the art materials used.
The material in a filter that traps and holds the impurities.
The means by which material is presented to learners; e.g. film, slides, computers, etc.
Term to describe the physical form of the recording surface in a data storage device.
The storage medium used to hold data. Common examples include CD-ROM, DAT, DVD-ROM, floppy disk, hard disk and magnetic tape.
Tape, floppy or optical disk cartridges.
the media through which an element can be obtained (e.g., C d-ROM, electronic, etc.).
A reference to any type of storage medium e.g. Hard Disk, Floppy Disk, Zip Disk, USB thumb drive.
in libraries, non-print materials including audio or video tapes, CD-ROMS, computer discs, etc.
Generalized term for all types of printing material onto which data is printed, including: roll fed, tag stock, continuous, die-cut, and fanfold.
Materials upon which data is printed, such as roll paper and cut sheets, plain paper, and special paper.
The specific materials which an artist utilizes when creating an expressive artwork.
Plural of 'medium', referring to the types of material on which computer output can be stored. The commonest media ase disks (}tard and floppy), magnetic tape (reel and carhidge), optical disks, punched paper and punched cards, ordinary paper, photographic film, video, and semiconductor 'flash-cards'.
Type of disk, or tape that information is stored on (i.e. CD, Tape, Floppie, Floppy).
The material that ink is printed on, such as paper, glossy paper, matte or transparency film.
The fine material of a filter that traps dirt, dust, mildew or bacteria.
The selected materials in a filter that form the barrier to the passage of certain suspended solids or dissolved molecules.
The actual material that is to be printed on, such as watercolor paper, glossy photo paper or canvas.
The physical material used to store electronic data. Media includes hard drives, backup tapes, computer disks, CD, DVD, PDA memory, etc.
Materials that store data
(See AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL).
Material that information is written to and stored on. Digital photography storage media includes CompactFlash cards and CDs.
Networking wiring such as 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T UTP cable, and coax cable. The magnetic material deposited or coated on an aluminium substrate that is very flat and in the shape of a disk. The media is over-coated with a lubricant to prevent damage to the heads or media during head take off and landing. The media is where the data is stored inside the disk in the form of magnetic flux or polarity changes.
Objects on which data can be stored. These include hard disks, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, USB flash drives and tapes.
Material that information is written to and stored on. Digital photography storage media is available in many options. Most cameras accept more than one type of storage media but are not universal. Card readers are available today for almost every form of media transferable via USB cable. Depending on speed, capacity, convenience and cost this should be an important factor in determining what camera would suit your personal needs best.
It is the porous material that provides the actual filtration and separation of solids from liquids.
The magnetic layers of a disc or tape.
Physical material, such as disks or tape, used for storing computer-basedinformation.
Technology used for data storage. Disks, CDs, DVDs, Tape, Paper, etc...
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Any digitally printable substrate. The materials to be printed on, such as watercolor paper, canvas, copper, wood veneer, cotton, plastic and exotic papers like Japanese Kochi.
A term often used to describe disks, tapes, and other storage devices.
The type of storage material used to store backed up data and information (for example, 9-track tapes, cartridge tapes, 8mm tapes, floppy disks, or optical disks).
(in blood vessels see tunica media ). A (usually sterile) preparation made for the growth, storage, maintenance, or transport of microorganisms or other cells.
The abrasive pellets, stones or other materials used in mass finishing.
that part of the filter upon which the contaminant is actually trapped as the fluid passes through. Usually disposable media, permanent belt, wedge-wire, etc.
In hard drives, the disks and their magnetic coatings. Sometimes it refers to the coating material alone.
Material through which fluid passes in the process of filtration and retains particles. Also, nutrients containing solutions in which cells or microorganisms are grown.
Magnetic tape or optical disks used to back up files.
Term with many meanings: Generic term for elements such as movies, sound, pictures etc something that is used for storage or transmissions, such as tapes, CD-Rs. Zip disks etc.
Any material bring transported through a hose.
This is a catch-all term for all removable tapes, disks, or CD/DVDs that store code and data for use on a PC.
The means by which information is distributed such as print, broadcast, CD-ROM, World Wide Web, and so forth.
Generalised term for all types of printing material onto which images are printed including roll, tag stock, continuous, die-cut, and fanfold.
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The material(s) an artist uses to create artwork. There are many media such as chalk pastel, oil pastel, graphite pencil, charcoal, oil paint, watercolor, acrylic paint, printmaking, etc.
materials such as VHS, DVDs, films, audiotapes and CDs, that require special equipment to be used.
The materials used to make the artwork, such as oils, water color, acrylic, inks, to name a few.
A selected group of materials used in filters and filter devices to form barriers to the passage of certain solids or molecules which are suspended or dissolved in water. It is also common to use the term media to refer to ion exchange resin products.
Any fixed or removable objects that store computer data. Examples include hard disks, floppy disks, tapes, and compact discs.
In the context of this site, media refers to various types of devices used for data storage, such as hard drives, floppy disks, CD-ROM disks, etc.
Another term for substrate, the materials to be printed, such as watercolour papers, canvas, copper, wood veneer, cotton, plastic.
Materials or technical means of communication using films, art, video, voice, music, computer programming, etc.
(n) A means of conveying information, both graphic and textual. Traditionally, this refers to the types of paper used in drafting; more recently, it has also come to refer to the types of information storage and playback technology, such as video, audio, CD-ROM, etc.
Materials or items that are in a variety of formats other than print, i.e. film, video, audio cassette, slides, etc. Also called Audio Visuals.
Organized means of communicating information. With regard to video production, recordable media are blank tapes or discs.
Any material which stores and transmits information can be considered media. Disks, tape, modulated signals, images, and text can all be considered media.