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Safari

Level: 1

Definition: The default web browser installed with the Macintosh OS X operating system, Safari includes most of the features of other full-function web browsers such as Internet Explorer and Firefox. Safari also includes a Google search box and a tabbed interface to help organize the viewing of multiple pages.

Sampling

Level: 2

Definition: In digital communications fields, sampling is a critical part of the process for converting analog signals to digital. Sampling refers to the process of obtaining or taking small discrete samples of an analog signal, such as an audio recording, at a mathematically determined rate. This allows the digital signal to be faithfully reproduced when it is converted back to analog for listening. ...

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