Unit 8 Glossary of Terms

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Unit 8 Glossary of Terms

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A

A skill

A skill is the learned ability to carry out task with predetermined result often within a given amount of time, energy or both.  

Author

According to Wikipedia, 'An author is broadly defined as "the person who originated or gave existence to anything" and whose authorship determines responsibility for what was created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work and can also be described as a writer.'

D

Digital

Relating to computers or the Information Age. Digital payment systems are replacing cash transactions.