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integer – A numeric value with no decimal point. A whole number. Typically has a
range of –2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647.

IP address – Short for Internet Protocol address. An IP address is a numeric label
assigned to a device on a network.

label – A name associated with a specific place in the program. Used for jumping to
with the goto and gosub statements.

list – A collection of values that can be used to assign arrays and in some
statements. In BASIC-256 lists are represented as comma (,)
separated values inside a set of curly-braces ({}).

logical error – An error that causes the program to not perform as expected.

named constant – A value that is represented by a name but can not be changed.

numeric array – An array of numbers.

one dimensional array - A structure in memory that holds a list of data that is
addressed by a single index. See also array.

operator – Acts upon one or two pieces of data to perform an action.

pixel – Smallest addressable point on a computer display screen.

point – Measurement of text – 1 point = 1/72". A character set in 12 point will be
12/72" or 1/6" tall.

port – A software endpoint number used to create and communicate on a socket.

pseudocode – Description of what a program needs to do in a natural (non-
computer) language. This word contains the prefix "pseudo" which
means false and "code" for programming text.

radian - A unit of angular measure. Angles on a plane can have measures in
radians of 0 to 2p. A right angle is p/2 degrees. See also angle and

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