(computer graphics) A mode in which the application updates a set of graphical objects which are stored and displayed by the graphics library, contrasting with immediate mode.

(computer graphics) A mode in which the application is directly responsible for rendering graphics to the display, contrasting with retained mode.

(computing) The default operational mode of x86-compatible CPUs, offering direct software access to all memory and peripherals but without the advanced features of protected mode.

(computing) An operational mode of x86-compatible CPUs, in which software can use features such as virtual memory, paging, and safe multitasking.

The phenomenon of a wiki being used for discussions.

(music) a mode whose scale is the same as a major key with the seventh scale degree lowered by one half step, with the interval pattern:

(music) a mode whose scale is the same as a minor key with the sixth scale degree raised by one half step, with the interval pattern:

(music) a mode whose scale is the same as a minor key with the second scale degree lowered by one half step, with the interval pattern:

(music) A mode that is the same as a major key, with the interval pattern:

(music) a mode whose scale is the same as a natural minor scale, with the interval pattern: