Key terms & definitions

The transfer of information using electronic devices, such as computers, tablets and smartphones.

A representation of information using separate, distinct values rather than a continuously varying signal.

The use of digital technology to support participation in democratic discussion and decision-making.

Delivering digital content or providing access to a service electronically, rather than delivering a physical item.

Unequal access to digital technology and the ability to use it.

The inequality between people who can access and use digital technology and those who cannot.

The gap between people who have access to digital devices and the internet and those who do not.

Inequality in access to digital technology and in the skills or confidence needed to use it.

Being unable to participate fully online because of barriers such as a lack of internet access, suitable devices, digital skills or support.

Information left by online activity, which may remain accessible or be copied and shared long after it was first posted.

Printing directly from a digital file without preparing a separate printing plate, for example using an inkjet or laser printer.

A representation using separate numerical values rather than a continuously varying signal.

An electrical signal represented by two states: LOW, or logic 0, and HIGH, or logic 1.

The inherent worth of a human being, which calls for respectful treatment even when that person has committed a crime.

A person’s worth and entitlement to respectful treatment, rather than unnecessary humiliation or exploitation.

A campaigning organisation seeking a choice of assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults, with safeguards against pressure and abuse.

The value of domestic tasks and caring responsibilities as work that serves people and supports family life, whether or not it is paid.

A departure from the main narrative action to explore another memory, description or thought.

The angle between two intersecting planes, measured using lines in the planes that are perpendicular to their common line of intersection.

A settlement imposed on a country rather than freely negotiated; German critics used this term for the Treaty of Versailles.

Dual In Line: an integrated-circuit package with two parallel rows of connecting pins.

A dual in-line integrated circuit package, with connection pins arranged in two parallel rows.

Describes a solution containing a relatively small amount of dissolved substance for its volume.

Describes a solution containing a relatively small amount of dissolved substance per unit volume.

A solution containing a relatively small amount of dissolved acid per unit volume.

An acid mixed with water so that its concentration is relatively low.

A solution containing a relatively small amount of dissolved substance per unit volume.

A solution containing a relatively small amount of dissolved substance per unit volume.

A decrease in concentration caused by adding solvent, increasing the volume of solution without changing the mass of dissolved solute.

A reduction in an existing owner’s proportion of ownership, which can occur when new shares are issued to other investors.