black box vs works

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. 

works

noun
  • A mechanism or machine; the means by which something happens. 

  • A drug addict's equipment: syringe, needle, etc. 

  • Everything or everything that is available or possible; especially, all available toppings on food. 

  • Drastic treatment; abuse; the axe (dismissal). 

  • A factory or factories, or similar collection(s) of buildings. 

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