noun
(computer science) a program that determines how a computer will communicate with a peripheral device
• Syn: ↑driver
• Topics: ↑computer science, ↑computing
• Hypernyms: ↑utility program, ↑utility, ↑service program
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device driver noun (computing)
A piece of software that controls the functioning of a printer, scanner, etc
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Main Entry: ↑device
Useful english dictionary. 2012.