Words starting with W

wafer

A thin, circular slice of semiconductor material, such as silicon, used as the base…

warmline

A non-emergency, peer-support telephone service that provides emotional connection and…

watermarking

The process of embedding a unique, often invisible, identifier or signal into a digital…

weatherization

The process of modifying a building's structure or systems to reduce energy consumption,…

webhook

A mechanism that allows one software system to automatically send real-time data or…

wellspring

An abundant, deep, and replenishing source of support or resources that allows something…

whistleblower

A person who exposes illegal, unethical, or dishonest activity occurring within an…

whistleblowing

The act of reporting illegal, unethical, or unsafe activities within an organization to…

whitewater

Fast-moving, turbulent water that appears white due to the air bubbles trapped within it,…

wideout

An American football player whose primary role is to catch forward passes, also known as…

windfall

A large, sudden, and unexpected amount of money or profit.

wiremesh

A structure or framework constructed from interconnected metal wires or strands, often…

workaholic

A person who compulsively works to an excessive degree, often at the expense of personal…

workstream

A specific project, functional area, or set of related activities organized as a distinct…

worthlessness

The painful psychological state of feeling that one lacks value, importance, or personal…

wuxia

A genre of Chinese fiction featuring martial arts heroes who possess extraordinary combat…