it didn't get corrupted in the
download?" Opposite of
2. The degree to which a computer,
network, or other
resource is used, sometimes expressed as a percentage of the
maximum available. E.g. "What kind of CPU load does that
program give?", "The network's constantly running at 100%
load". Sometimes used, by extension, to mean "to increase the
level of use of a resource". E.g. "Loading a spreadsheet
E.g. "The computer guy is gonna come load Excel on my laptop
for me". This usage is widely considered to be incorrect.
(2002-07-02)