A theoretical construct or device with known input and output characteristics but unknown method of operation.
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 type of theater characterized by a lack of decoration or complex mechanisms.
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.
Execution; performance; realization; operation.
The result or outcome of a cause.
An illusion produced by technical means (as in "special effect")
Belongings, usually as personal effects.
Consequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; with to.
The state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law.
A scientific phenomenon, usually named after its discoverer.
An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument.
Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.
To make or bring about; to implement.