A type of theater characterized by a lack of decoration or complex mechanisms.
A flight recorder; the brightly colored cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders in an aircraft designed to aid in determining the cause of an accident.
A device used in phreaking that prevents the calling party from being billed for the call placed.
A theoretical construct or device with known input and output characteristics but unknown method of operation.
Any similar device on motor vehicles, such as rail event recorders and ship trip recorders.
To focus on the inputs and outputs without worrying about the internal complexity.
A custom (made-to-order) piece of art, pornography, etc.
Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
Habitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, factory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support.
Traditional beliefs or rituals.
Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent. Compare prescription.
Created under particular specifications, specially to fit one's needs: specialized, unique, custom-made.
Own, personal, not standard or premade.