Word

1. A single unit of measurement that is assumed to be a 16-bits in length value. However, can be any set value, common values included: 16, 18, 24, 32, 36, 40, 48, and 64.
2. When referring to a word processor, Word is short for Microsoft Word and also sometimes used as an abbreviation for Microsoft WordPad. It's more appropriate to refer to each of these programs using their full names. However, most people automatically assume that Word is Microsoft Word.

• See our Microsoft Word page for additional information about this program.
• See our Microsoft WordPad dictionary definition for additional information about this program.

Also see: Bit, Desktop publishing, Double Word, Editor, Synonym, Word count, Word processor