Project: Defining Technical Terms There are a large number of technical terms used by business professionals. All types of businesses have specific terms of their own. For example, in a textile business, an employee would be expected to understand the term "filament," which is a fine, thinly spun thread, fiber, or wire. As another example, a person working in a bank would be expected to understand the term "ATM network," which is a computer network that connects the Automated Teller Machines of different banks. However, that same person would not need to understand the term "filament." When you begin to prepare for work in a certain profession, you'll study to gain understanding of technical terms associated with that profession. Furthermore, new technical terms are continuously added. For these reasons, it is important to have resources for defining unknown technical terms.

Objectives
Define technical terms using online resources.
The following Web sites are useful resources when you need to find a definition for a technical term.

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Directions
Using these Web sites for guidance, write a definition in your own words for five of the terms listed below.

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intranet
pixel
telecommunication
modem
raster graphic
vector graphic
digital
GUI