Glossary
Glossary
There are currently 12 names in this directory beginning with the letter V.
V
Validation: The process of verifying that a system or process is operating correctly or meets certain standards or requirements
Variable: A storage location in a program or system that is used to hold a value or reference to an object or data
Vector graphics: A type of digital image that is made up of geometric shapes and lines and is used to represent discrete or discretely changing data, such as charts or diagrams
Version control: The management of changes to a system or document over time, typically using a version control system
Virtual machine: A software-based emulation of a computer or device that is used to run multiple operating systems or applications on a single physical machine
Virtual memory: A type of computer memory that is used to extend the physical memory of a computer by temporarily transferring data to a hard drive or other storage device
Virtual private network (VPN): A private network that is created over a public network, such as the internet, and that is used to securely transmit data between two or more locations
Virus: A piece of code or software that is designed to replicate itself and spread to other computers or devices
Visualization: The process of representing data or information in a visual or graphical form, such as a chart or map
