SPARK

Spark

Within the narrative of the fictional Transformers universe, a spark, also called an AllSpark, is usually the "soul" of a Transformer. In the Beast Machines television series, it was also a term used for the Transformers' afterlife. In the Transformers 2007 live action film, it is a cube-shaped artifact adorned with glyphs and designs which is capable of granting independent life to normal electronic and mechanical objects and is the source of life for all Transformers. In the Transformers Animated series, it shares a similar history and capabilities with its 2007 film counterpart, but resembles the Autobot ...

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SPARK

SPARK is a formally-defined computer programming language based on the Ada programming language, intended to be secure and to support the development of high integrity software used in applications and systems where predictable and highly reliable operation is essential either for reasons of safety or for business integrity .

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spark

Noun

  1. A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.
  2. A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
  3. A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
  4. A small amount of something, such as an idea, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.
  5. (in plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.
  6. An electrician.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A gallant, a foppish young man.
  2. A beau, lover.

Verb

  1. To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).
  2. To give off a spark or sparks.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To woo, court.


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