Look up: peripheral


  1. peripheral
    (hardware) (Or 'peripheral device', 'device') Any part of a computer other than the CPU or working memory, i.e. disks, keyboards, monitors, mice, printers, scanners, tape drives, microphones, speakers, cameras, to list just the less exotic ones. High speed working memory, such as RAM, ROM or, in the...
    Found op http://foldoc.org/peripheral

  2. Peripheral
    This generally refers to the ingestion or inoculation of material into an animal outside the central nervous system.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  3. peripheral
    [adj] - related to the key issue but not of central importance 2. [adj] - on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary 3. [n] - (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=peripheral

  4. Peripheral
    A device or unit located outside the system`s CPU / main memory.
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  5. Peripheral
    A peripheral (truncation of “peripheral device�) is any computer device that is not part of the essential computer (the processor, memory, and data paths) but is situated relatively close by. Some peripherals are mounted in the same case with the main part of the computer, as are the hard...
    Found op http://www.mcsx.co.uk/glossary.php

  6. Peripheral
    External devices controlled by the computer, e.g. printer, keyboard, mouse.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20523

  7. Peripheral
    Any device that is not part of the main computer but that is situated relatively close by, for example a printer or scanner.
    Found op http://www.bgateway.com/bdotg/action/glossaryAtoZ?alphaKey=P&site=202&categ

  8. Peripheral
    an item of hardware such as a monitor or printer that can be connected to your computer
    Found op http://www.archivemag.co.uk/

  9. Peripheral
    refers to the outermost parts of the body
    Found op http://www.woodlandherbs.co.uk/acatalog/glossary.html

  10. peripheral
    Any of the devices which connect to the CPU and exchange information under the CPU's control. Peripherals include all of the computer's input and output devices.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20581

  11. Peripheral
    An external piece of hardware.
    Found op http://www.amigahistory.co.uk/p.html

  12. Peripheral
    A device that is external to the CPU and main memory, i.e., printer, modem or terminal, but is connected by the appropriate electrical connections.
    Found op http://www.flowmeterdirectory.com/flowmeter_technical_glossary/flowmeter_te



  1. Peripheral
    At the edges, especially circulation or nerves. Peripheral functions are usually controlled and modified more by local conditions than systemic (central) controls.
    Found op http://www.swsbm.com/ManualsMM/MedHerbGloss2.txt

  2. Peripheral
    Near the surface of an organ.
    Found op http://www.gadsbywicks.co.uk/uploaded/3822.pdf

  3. Peripheral
    Peripheral: Situated away from the center, as opposed to centrally located. For example, peripheral vision means the type of vision that allows one to see objects that are not in the center of one's visual field. The word 'peripheral' comes from the Greek 'peripheria' ('peri-', around or about + 'ph...
    Found op http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.html?articlekey=8262

  4. Peripheral
    A term used to collectively describe computer accessories such as printers, modems, scanners, etc.
    Found op http://www.rodsmith.org.uk/photographic%20glossary/rods%20photographic%20gl

  5. Peripheral
    Pe·riph'er·al adjective 1. Of or pertaining to a periphery; constituting a periphery; peripheric. 2. (Anat.) External; away from the center; as, the peripheral portion of the nervous system.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/56

  6. peripheral
    <anatomy> Pertaining to or situated at or near the periphery, situated away from a centre or central structure. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
    Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?peripheral

  7. peripheral
    adjective related to the key issue but not of central importance; `a peripheral interest`; `energy is far from a peripheral issue in the economy`; `peripheral issues`
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=peripheral

  8. peripheral
    adjective on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary; the outer area; `Russia`s peripheral provinces`; `peripheral suburbs`
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=peripheral

  9. peripheral
    computer peripheral noun (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer; `disk drives and printers are important peripherals`
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=peripheral

  10. peripheral
    (pә-rif´әr-әl) pertaining to or situated at or near the periphery.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

  11. Peripheral
    • (a.) Of or pertaining to a periphery; constituting a periphery; peripheric. • (a.) External; away from the center; as, the peripheral portion of the nervous system.
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/peripheral/

  12. peripheral
    pertaining to or situated at or near the periphery; situated away from a centre or central structure.
    Found op http://users.ugent.be/~rvdstich/eugloss/DIC/dictio66.html

  13. peripheral
    peripheral 1. Related to, located in, or constituting an outer boundary or periphery. 2. Perceived or perceiving near the outer edges of the retina; such as, peripheral vision. 3. Of the surface or outer part of a body or organ; external. 4. Situated away from the center, as opposed to centrally l...
    Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1610/13

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