black box vs intent

black box

noun
  • 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. 

verb
  • To focus on the inputs and outputs without worrying about the internal complexity. 

intent

noun
  • Something that is intended. 

  • The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence. 

adj
  • Engrossed. 

  • Firmly fixed or concentrated on something. 

  • Unwavering from a course of action. 

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