Control; power over something; sway; influence; as, to have command over one's temper or voice; the fort has command of the bridge.
An instruction to perform an operation or run a program. When parameters, arguments, flags, or other operands are associated with a command, the resulting character string is a single command.
A command is one of the basic actions that can be performed within a function.
A unit in a linguistic (i.e, written-language-based) interface to a computer program or operating system; Unix and DOS have command-line interfaces, in which the user types commands which are then executed. Command-line systems are powerful but complex; they can be added to and customized. They are the earlier of the two principal user interfaces (the other is the raphic ser nterface, or GUI).
Some text to tell the computer to do something - may refer to a command in a programming language, an executable, something interpreted by a shell, or a instruction to another program (e.g. IRAF).
An instruction to a computer that invokes the execution of a preprogrammed sequence of instructions.
A directive issued to a software program.
An instruction to a computer program that, when issued by the user, causes an action to be carried out. Commands are usually either typed at the keyboard or chosen from a menu.
a programming instruction to do something (e.g. turn lamp on, turn motor off, wait for time)
Commands define actions upon objects. They are defined by AppleScript, scriptable applications, scripting additions or by the user. User commands and some application commands can be defined by handlers.
In a graphical user interface (GUI), a button, menu item, or controls.
In BASIC, this is the first executable token of a BASIC statement that tells BASIC to interpret the tokens that follow in a particular way.
An instruction issued by the user to perform an action.
An instruction given to the system telling it to execute a specific action or function. There are many commands that the system manager can use when working with the AISwitch.
Key words and phrases that the user inputs to direct the computer to perform certain activities.
A directive from the user to the computer to perform an immediate action.
Directive that provides access to a program's features.
An instruction given to a computer by menu selection or keystroke.
An instruction transferred from SCSI initiator to SCSI target, typically containing function codes, an address, flags, and possibly other information. Commands are used to control the operation of or movement of data between devices on a SCSI bus.
A pulse, signal, word, or series of letters that tells a computer to start, stop, or continue an operation in an instruction. Command is often used incorrectly as a synonym for instruction.
A system-defined word that directs the operating system, subsystem, or a utility program to perform a specific operation.
Commands tell the debugger which functions to perform. They can be spelled out or abbreviated. The abbreviation for most commands is the first three letters of each word in its name. Commands are terminated by a newline.
An instruction that provides the necessary information for a computer or a program to perform a specific task. You type LAN Manager Basic commands at the MS-DOS prompt. You type LAN Manager Enhanced commands at the MS-DOS prompt or choose them from a menu on the LAN Manager Screen.
An instruction you give to an on-line network to carry out a specific action.
Something you tell the computer or a program to do.
A pulse, signal, or set of signals initiating one step in the performance of a computer operation; that portion of the instruction word which specifies the operation to be performed; see instruction.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
make someone do something
a component that triggers an action in our MIDlet
a directive to perform some action
an abstract representation of an action
an action for an agent to carry out
an action that has a semantic, i
an action that make carries out
an instruction given by a user to tell a computer to do something, such as run a program
an instruction or request for the system to perform a particular action
an instruction telling a computer to do something
an instruction that tells CDS/ISIS to perform a certain operation
an instruction that the user gives to the system for an activity or action
an instruction to tell a computer to do something, e
an instruction to the operating system
a permit and something more
a procedure that does not output a value but instead has some effect such as printing something on the screen, moving a turtle, or making a sound
a request for some particular action, and the response indicates the success or failure of performing the requested action
a request or directions given to a computer
a request to perform an operation or run a program
a semicolon-separated list of dynamic actions and definitions, or the keyword stop , which halts execution
a single action that will happen during the keyframe
a statement requesting something to be done
a statement such as PRINT or COPY that sets in motion a preprogrammed sequence of instructions to a computer
a statement you make to the computer, telling it to do somet hing
a verbal demand obliging an inferior to perform an act
a very versatile acquisition instruction, in the sense that it offers lots of possibilities to let different hardware and software sources determine when acquisitions are started, performed, and stopped
a character string keyed by a user in a Command Prompt window, command file or script that directs the operating system to perform a particular operation.
an instruction to a computer to perform a special task like “print.
An instruction, usually one word or concatenated words or laters that performs an action using the software. A command may also have extra options or parameters that define more specific applications of the action.
An instruction for a computer to execute a task
A programming unit that instructs the RCX to do something (e.g., turn light on, wait for touch sensor, turn motor on). COM port A serial communication port on the computer used to connect the IR transmitter. constructionism A theory of learning that is an extension of constructivism whereby the learner physically manipulates objects in a concrete approach to building knowledge. The term was coined by Seymour Papert. onstructivism A theory of learning and a strategy for education whereby the learner actively builds representations of their knowledge. The roots of “constructivist” theories are found in the work of Jean Piaget, asserting that knowledge is not simply transmitted from teacher to student, but actively constructed in the mind of the learner.
Instruction that causes a computer program to perform a specific action. 3.5, 5.3, 5.4
An action you execute on a Palm device, such as beaming an entry, deleting an application, or calling up a particular view. See also menu. Contacts application
An option form an application’s menu, or a command typed in by the user, such as at a DOS prompt or at the Run dialog box in Windows.
An instruction that makes the computer perform some operation.
An instruction to or request of a program, application, operating system, or other software, to perform a particular task. Commands may be single words or may require additional phrases, variously called arguments, options, parameters, and qualifiers. Unlike statements, commands execute as soon as you enter them. ACCEPT, CLEAR, and COPY are examples of commands in SQL*Plus.
A term used either to describe the person in control of an emergency scene or to denote that action of controlling an emergency scene.
An instruction or request the user issues to the system software to make the system perform a particular function. An entire command consists of the command name and options.
A control signal to a Device directing it to do something. Commands are represented in Livingstone as Command Variable s. The arrival of a Command causes Livingstone to Progress
an electronic pulse or signal that starts, stops, or continues an operation; instruction telling the computer what the user wants done; a command string includes all of its parameters and qualifiers
An instruction to perform some action that the shell interprets, and then executes.
A request for a mail service action sent by the sender-SMTP to the receiver-SMTP.
A word or phrase in a menu that describes something you can do or a panel that you can open in an application.
This is a software instruction that causes a specific job to be done.
A single instruction issued by the user to complete a task on the computer.
A word or phrase, usually in a menu, that you choose to carry out an action. You choose a command from a menu or a toolbar, or type a command at the application command prompt.
On a Macintosh keyboard, the key that serves as the Control key on a Windows keyboard. Hold down the Command key while tapping the Action key. This key may be designated by a snowflake icon.
an order to the computer's user interface to perform some action.
a direct order to be obeyed given by authority.
A string of characters indicating an action for an AFS server to perform. For a description of AFS command syntax, see Appendix B, AFS Command Syntax and Online Help.
Instruction to a computer or device to perform a specific task.
Those units under the direct command of a given leader. Normally the Commander must be in base-to-base contact to be commanding that unit.
An instruction given to the computer that causes it to perform an action.
An instruction to BASIC or to DOS. Since both BASIC and DOS are programs, the commands cause these programs to do something.
something that the computer will do such as print or save.
An order that tells the computer what to do. In command-driven programs, you have to press a specific key or type the command to execute it. With menu-driven programs, you select the command from a menu.
An instruction, usually typed from the keyboard or chosen from a menu, that tells the computer or the program it is running to do something.
A user operation or action on a device's screen that has a meaning to an application. Uikon commands are invoked using the toolbar, toolband, menu bar or hotkeys. See also: user interface application hotkey menu bar toolband toolbar
A word or phrase that you type at the system prompt to carry out an action when you press the ENTER key.
In the context of Mailtalk, a command is an instruction sent by email to Listserv. Commands provide an alternative to using the web.
A BASIC instruction used in direct mode to perform an action. See Direct Mode.
An instruction that causes the computer to perform some action.
In MQSeries, an administration instruction that can be carried out by the queue manager.
A word or phrase, usually found in a menu, that you choose in order to carry out an action. You choose a command from a menu, or type a command at the MS-DOS prompt. Some commands are Format, Edit, Open, etc.
This gives a sense of urgency, requiring action from others. e.g. Do this
An instruction you issue through software to get a computer to perform a specific action.
a keyword or menu choice that initiates a particular option.
Any message that causes the receiving party to perform an action.
An instruction given to the computer, by means of a keyboard, punch card, mouse, voice command, or other method.
A specific instruction to a computer program, issued by the user to perform a desired action.
the act of giving an instruction to your Mac either by menu choice or keystroke.
In computing, a command is a directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task. Most commonly a command is a directive to some kind of command line interface, such as a shell.