A program for manipulating numbers in tabulate form. A grid, somewhat like a ledger sheet, is displayed.

The user tells the programmer what he/she wants to be able to do and the programmer writes a set of instructions (program) to the specific task for the particular user.

The words, symbols, or numbers which appear in visual form.

Designed to be markedly larger and/or faster than ordinary mainframe computers.

A quantitative evaluation of information contained in a company’s financial statements (i.e. balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement, etc) to determine the overall financial strength of a business.

Designed to be markedly larger and/or faster than ordinary mainframe computers.

A small computer designed to sit on a desk.

The information that is entered into a computer from an outside source. Data entered into a computer system for processing.

The user tells the programmer what he/she wants to be able to do and the programmer writes a set of instructions (program) to the specific task for the particular user.

Federal legislation requiring employers to check job applicants’ papers to be sure they are either U.S. citizens or aliens authorized to work in the U.S.