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  2. 12-hour clock - Wikipedia

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    The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language states "By convention, 12 AM denotes midnight and 12 PM denotes noon. Because of the potential for confusion, it is advisable to use 12 noon and 12 midnight". [34] E. G. Richards in his book Mapping Time (1999) provided a diagram in which 12 a.m. means noon and 12 p.m. means midnight. [35]

  3. Glossary of computer graphics - Wikipedia

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    Graphics represented as a rectangular grid of pixels. Rasterization Converting vector graphics to raster graphics. This terms also denotes a common method of rendering 3D models in real time. Ray casting Rendering by casting non-recursive rays from the camera into the scene. 2D ray casting is a 2.5D rendering method. Ray marching

  4. List of computing and IT abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    PL/I—Programming Language One; PL/M—Programming Language for Microcomputers; PL/P—Programming Language for Prime; PLT—Power Line Telecommunications; PMM—POST Memory Manager; PNG—Portable Network Graphics; PnP—Plug-and-Play; PNRP—Peer Name Resolution Protocol; PoE—Power over Ethernet; PoS—Point of Sale; POCO—Plain Old Class ...

  5. What Do AM and PM Stand For? - AOL

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    If the answer to the question “What do AM and PM mean” surprised you, find out the answer to “What does P.S. stand for.” Sources : Dictionary.com : “What Do “a.m.”

  6. Delta timing - Wikipedia

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    Delta time or delta timing is a concept used amongst programmers in relation to hardware and network responsiveness. [1] In graphics programming, the term is usually used for variably updating scenery based on the elapsed time since the game last updated, [2] (i.e. the previous "frame") which will vary depending on the speed of the computer, and how much work needs to be done in the program at ...

  7. Computer graphics - Wikipedia

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    A Blender screenshot displaying the 3D test model Suzanne. Computer graphics deals with generating images and art with the aid of computers.Computer graphics is a core technology in digital photography, film, video games, digital art, cell phone and computer displays, and many specialized applications.

  8. Computer graphics (computer science) - Wikipedia

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    A modern rendering of the Utah teapot, an iconic model in 3D computer graphics created by Martin Newell in 1975. Computer graphics is a sub-field of computer science which studies methods for digitally synthesizing and manipulating visual content. Although the term often refers to the study of three-dimensional computer graphics, it also ...

  9. Glossary of computer science - Wikipedia

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    Also simply application or app. Computer software designed to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities for the benefit of the user. Common examples of applications include word processors, spreadsheets, accounting applications, web browsers, media players, aeronautical flight simulators, console games, and photo editors. This contrasts with system software, which is ...