In information processing, fixed or predetermined. For example, a static memory buffer remains invariant in size throughout program execution. The opposite condition is dynamic, or ever-changing.

ETYM Greek, causing to stand, skilled in weighing, from histasthai to cause to stand: cf. French statique. Related to Stand, Stage.
1. Not active or moving; SYN. unchanging.
2. Showing little if any change; SYN. stable, unchanging.

Množina: statics

In communications, a crackling noise caused by electrical interference with a transmitted signal. See also noise (definition 2).

Množina: statics

A crackling or hissing noise cause by electrical interference; SYN. atmospherics, atmospheric static.

Množina: static allocations

Apportionment of memory that occurs once, usually when the program starts. The memory remains allocated during the program’s execution and is not deallocated until the program is finished. See also allocate, deallocate. Compare dynamic allocation.

Množina: static arrays

Množina: static bindings

Binding (converting symbolic addresses in the program to storage-related addresses) that occurs during program compilation or linkage. Also called: early binding. Compare dynamic binding.

Množina: static buffers

A secondary sound buffer that contains an entire sound; these buffers are convenient because the entire sound can be written once to the buffer. See also streaming buffer.

Množina: static calibrations

A calibration recording pressure versus output at fixed points at room temperature.

Množina: static deflections

Množina: static electricities

An electrical charge accumulated in an object. Although generally harmless to humans, the discharge of static electricity through an electronic circuit can cause severe damage to the circuit.
Electricity produced by friction.
electric charge that is stationary, usually acquired by a body by means of electrostatic induction or friction. Rubbing different materials can produce static electricity, as seen in the sparks produced on combing one's hair or removing a nylon shirt. In some processes static electricity is useful, as in paint spraying where the parts to be sprayed are charged with electricity of opposite polarity to that on the paint droplets, and in xerography.

Množina: static electricity charges

Množina: static error bands

The error band applicable at room temperature.

Množina: static frictions

Množina: static lines

A cord attached the pack of a parachute to an aircraft to open the parachute after the jumper is clear of the plane.