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.
That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country.
A unit or container, usually containing edible goods.
A problem, dilemma, or complicating factor.
Corporeal object.
A romantic relationship.
Alternate form of ting.
One's typical routine, habits, or manner. (Used in possessive constructions.)
Used after a noun to refer dismissively to the situation surrounding the noun's referent.
A genuine concept, entity or phenomenon; something that actually exists (often contrary to expectation or belief).
An individual object or distinct entity.
That which is favoured; personal preference. (Used in possessive constructions.)
A living being or creature.
A penis.
Whatever can be owned.
Girl; attractive woman.
Clothes, possessions or equipment.
That which matters; the crux.
A romantic couple.
A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.
To express as a thing; to reify.