block-oriented terminal

UK/blɒk ˈɔːɹ.iːˌɛnt.ɛd ˈtɛː.mə.nəl/Canada, US/blɑk ˈoɹ.iˌɛnt.ɛd ˈtɜɹ.mə.nəl/

noun

A type of computer terminal that communicates with its network host in blocks of data.

Opposite
character-oriented terminalcharacter mode terminal
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Meanings

nounblock-oriented terminal (plural block-oriented terminals)

plural block-oriented terminals · alternative block mode terminal

  1. computingA type of computer terminal that communicates with its network host in blocks of data.

    Antonyms: character-oriented terminal, character mode terminal

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA type of computer terminal that communicates with its network host in blocks of data.

Opposite
character-oriented terminalcharacter mode terminal
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “block-oriented terminal,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/block-oriented%20terminal.

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