Introduction to OS X Glossary

The OS X Glossary defines terms used in the OS X Reference Library. Some definitions vary by technology, in which case more than one definition is provided.

Some of these terms are specific to OS X or other Apple products and technologies, while others are commonly used in computer-related endeavors. Additional knowledge of computing and data processing may be needed to fully understand some of the terms.

You can refer to this document to better understand terminology used in OS X and other Apple products, technologies, and documentation.

Organization of This Document

This document contains one chapter, Glossary, that defines OS X terms in alphabetical order.