Frame

  1. Edge or border that resembles a border of frame you may find on a picture. Frames are often used in word processing and graphic arts to help focus the viewer's attention.
  2. In data or network communications, a frame is a block of data that begins with a header to indicate the beginning of the block of data and a trailer to indicate the ending of the data.
  3. When referring to the Internet, a frame is a movable or non-movable portion of a web page that is either loaded from the same server or a different server to help make the navigation easier and to bring other content into the page. This technique is often used for example with advertising banners.
  4. A frame is a single still image frame displayed by the computer, video hardware or software application. Also see FPS and frame rate.

Also see: FPS, Frame grabber, Frame Rate, Game definitions, Packet, Video definitions