Definition of Device driver

1. Noun. (computer science) a program that determines how a computer will communicate with a peripheral device.

Exact synonyms: Driver
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Generic synonyms: Service Program, Utility, Utility Program
Derivative terms: Drive

Definition of Device driver

1. Noun. (computing) software, supplied with the operating system or by a hardware manufacturer, that communicates between the operating system of a personal computer and a specific hardware device ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Device Driver

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device approval
device characteristic
device driver (current term)
deviceful
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devil's advocate
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devil's apples
devil's cigar
devil's claw

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