Glossary of Terms
Flowcharts
| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| Connector Symbol | A flowchart symbol that links separate sections to indicate continuation or connection within the process. |
| Decision Symbol | A symbol used in a flowchart to indicate a branching point in an algorithm. |
| Flowchart | A visual representation of an algorithm using shapes and arrows to show the flow of instructions. |
| Flowcharting Tool | Software that helps users visually represent processes using connected symbols and arrows. |
| Flowline | A connector in a flowchart that shows the path or sequence between steps in an algorithm. |
| Input Symbol | A flowchart symbol representing where data or information is entered into a process or algorithm. |
| Iteration | The repetition of a set of instructions in a computer program. |
| Loop Symbol | A flowchart symbol that represents a process repeating multiple times within an algorithm. |
| Output Symbol | A flowchart symbol representing where data is sent out or displayed during an algorithm's process. |
| Process | A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end. |
| Process Symbol | A symbol used in a flowchart to indicate an action taken in an algorithm. |
| Terminal Symbol | A flowchart symbol used to indicate the start or end of an algorithm. |