BIM Vocab

1. Not permitted; Unlawful.
6. One of two or more words or expressions of the same language that have the same or nearly the same meaning in some or all senses.
7. A flat usually paper container (as for a letter).
8. Computer hardware or software that prevents unauthorized access to private data (as on a company’s local area network or intranet) by outside computer users (as of the internet).
9. A private computer network that functions over a public network.
11. Social methods (such as phishing) that are used to obtain personal or confidential information which can then be used illicitly.
13. The practice of tricking Internet users (as through the use of deceptive email messages or websites) into revealing personal or confidential information which can then be used illicitly.
14. A computer program enabling the user to enter or alter text.
16. A software that is installed in a computer or mobile device without the user’s knowledge and that transmits information about the user’s activities.
17. A book or electronic resource that lists words or groups of synonyms and related concepts.
18. For a word processor, a device intended to improve or perfect what is already there.

1. The practice of collecting, organizing, storing, and sharing information to support decision making and create value for organizations, communities, and societies.
2. A direct or personal written or printed message addressed to a person or organization.
3. To mark directions for delivery.
4. Measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the internet) against unauthorized access or attack.
5. A word of opposite meaning.
10. The person sending correspondence.
12. To give permission or approval.
15. The numeric address of a computer on the internet.