You’ve heard someone use the abbreviation “Graka” and are wondering what it means. Here you can find out what it stands for and how to use it correctly.
What does “graka” mean? (Source: svedoliver / depositphotos.com)
That means “Graka”: graphics card
The abbreviation “Graka” or “GraKa” is used among technology experts for “graphics card”. The beginning of the first part of the word (gra-) is combined with the beginning of the second part of the word (ka-). This saves you some time writing and speaking and sounds a bit like an IT pro.
What is a graphics card?
A graphics card is responsible for the graphics output in a PC. In order to be able to run a program, the calculated data are forwarded from the processor to the graphics card. This converts the data so that it can be displayed on a monitor as an image.
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The most important components of a graphics card are the graphics processor (GPU), the graphics memory and the RAMDAC.
How to use “Graka”
Whenever you’re talking about a graphics card, you can shorten the word to “Graka”. However, it is best to make sure that the person you are talking to knows this abbreviation, otherwise you may have to explain yourself.
Here are a few examples of how “Graka” is used:
- “I’m really tired of my computer! My graphics card is broken again.”
- “You can find your favorites in our graphics card comparison.”
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