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Definition
Black box; a flight recorder.
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How it's used
Despite the name, these devices are painted bright orange to make them easier to locate among wreckage. The term is also used metaphorically in technical fields to describe a system that can be viewed in terms of its inputs and outputs without knowledge of its internal workings.
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The investigators are currently analyzing the black box data.
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal color of an object, as the name is purely functional and historical.
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Grammar guides
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