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Mouse

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000778

A handheld pointing device that detects two-dimensional motion relative to a surface, translating the user's hand movements into cursor motion on a display. It allows for intuitive control of a graphical user interface through actions like pointing, clicking, and dragging. Modern mice use optical or laser sensors to track movement, replacing the earlier mechanical ball design.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000778
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectHardware
Record as JSON 
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  "subject": "Hardware",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/mouse/"
}

Record 858 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.