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With 200,000 entries in over eighty different fields, Scientific and Technical Acronyms, Symbols, and Abbreviations is the most comprehensive reference of its type, covering more scientific and technical disciplines than any other available book. This invaluable resource will help scientists, engineers, and researchers understand and utilize current terminology in almost any field-from aeronautics to zoology. All accepted abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols are included, from the most obscure to the most common, as well as an appendix that provides important lists of units, systems of units, conversion factors, and prefixes. Science writers, journalists, translators, interpreters-anyone working in or around the sciences-will find this a helpful, easy-to-use guide to difficult technical jargon. Entries are listed in alphabetical order and are defined according to the field in which they are currently in use. Multiple definitions are listed for abbreviations and acronyms that may be in use in more than one field. For instance, the entry for the abbreviation "cb" would show several meanings: "CB" for Canada Balsam, "Cb" for cerebellum, and "c-B" for crystalline boron, among others. Entries for terms in languages other than English are included, as well as abbreviations for all known scientific and technical journals. Simple, comprehensive, and up-to-date, Scientific and Technical Acronyms, Symbols, and Abbreviations is a complete and vital reference for professionals in almost any scientific or technical discipline. ... Read more

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How about a CD?
A monumental piece of work. Bet you never imagined there could be over 200 000 of these things, eh? The book is a testament to the increasing specialisation of society. The authors have chosen their data from over 80 fields. Clearly, they had to draw the line somewhere. So they chose the most common or important fields, in their estimation. But you have to imagine that had they chosen another 200 fields, the book might be easily twice as thick.

Yes, people do like to read a book, as opposed to reading the same material on a computer screen. But for reference subjects like this, one has to wonder if a DVD might not suffice. After all, who is going to read such a reference from page to page?
And a DVD enables computer searching. Far better than any index. ... Read more

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This dictionary is a collection of acronyms, abbreviations, symbolic names, identifiers, and initials being used throughout IT- and engineering-related activities. They are used in industries, institutes, organizations and universities, all too often without their meanings being defined. Areas covered by this dictionary include: Information Technology; Electronics; Electrical Engineering; Telecommunications; Information Networks, including the Internet and World Wide Web; Computer-Aided Applications; Administration and Accounting; Manufacturing; Logistics and Planning; Automatic Control; and other related subjects. As well as technical terms, the dictionary lists abbreviated names of organizations, conferences, symposia and workshops. With over 32,000 items listed, the Dictionary of Acronyms and Technical Abbreviations is the most comprehensive and up-to-date work of its kind. ... Read more

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Abbreviations contribute to enhanced efficiency of writing, reading, and speaking, as well as greater comprehension of technical and scientific articles, reports, and lectures. They serve to reduce the time and cost of writing, typing, editing, and composition resetting. They also decrease the space required for texts, tables, and diagrams. As such, abbreviations are beneficial tools that enhance the dynamics of technical language.

The Comprehensive Glossary of Telecom Abbreviations and Acronyms is a collection of over 16,000 entries that cover the fields of telecommunications, satellite communications, marine communications, radar and military communications, avionics, electronics, computer, Internet, radio and television broadcasting,fiber optics communications, information technology (IT), Information Communication Technology (ICT), remote sensing, cellular networks, Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR), and ham radio. It pays particular attention to the abbreviations used in ITU, Intelsat, IMO, IMSO, and APSCC documents.

The glossary also contains abbreviations commonly found in telecom magazines, contracts, and financial documents. In addition, it includes entries that reflect the common terminology used by major telecom companies and operators, as well as those used by specialized institutions and standard organizations such as IEEE, ETSI, IETF, ISO, and GSM. It also includes abbreviations on new technologies.

A thorough and essential reference, the Comprehensive Glossary of Telecom Abbreviations and Acronyms helps keep engineers, technical writers, technicians, and university students up to speed on the vast amount of terminology that comes their way. ... Read more

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This dictionary was produced in response to the rapidly increasing amount of quasi-industrial jargon in the field of information technology, compounded by the fact that these somewhat esoteric terms are often further reduced to acronyms and abbreviations that are seldom explained. Even when they are defined, individual interpretations continue to diverge.

Until now the codes have been reproduced in separate (language) publications: there is no universal listing in alphabetical order that covers the English, French, Spanish and German languages. This dictionary sets out the English, French, Spanish and German alternatives as a single, merge-sorted whole.

Today, most of the codes have passed into the public domain, simply because they exist in most of the telecommunications systems installed throughout the developed (and developing) world and are largely known to most of those who work in that particular area. However, foreign variants often defy even the most astute observer. This dictionary seeks to clarify this bewildering situation as much as possible. The 26,000 definitions set out here, drawn from some 16,000 individual cybernyms, cover computing, electronics, telecommunications (including intelligent networks and mobile telephony), together with satellite technology and Internet/Web terminology.

Annex I lists some of the innumerable file types found in the filing systems of computers using powerful desktop managers and Annex II lists the abbreviations of country names found in universal resource locators (URL).

Elsevier's Dictionary of Cybernyms is a useful tool for translators, students, universities and computer enthusiasts.
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The Language of Compliance is the biggest (3,000+ entries), and the best (the only glossary endorsed by the Unified Compliance Framework) resource for acronyms, terms, and extended definitions. Authored by the internationally acclaimed and award winning authoring team of Dorian Cougias and Marcelo Halpern, this is the glossary that more IT professionals turn to than any other.It covers the terms found in HIPAA, SOX, GLB, CobiT, ISO 17799 and 27001, BCI, BSI, ISSF, and over 100 other regulatory bodies and standards agencies. ... Read more

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Standard wording for Standards
Excellent source of information when trying to find common ground for compliance documents and discussions.Soon to become the de facto standard for defining compliance terminology.

Great to have a source that can be used across all industries and disciplines. ... Read more

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A collection of terms and acronyms used in technical language in communication and information technologies. Also lists the abbreviated names of relevant organizations, symposia and workshops in fields such as automatic control and information and communication technology. Previous edition: c1997. DLC: Telecommunication--Dictionaries. ... Read more

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How about looking it up on the web?
So it has come to this. As technical fields grow and subspecialities develop, and as technology progresses and new terms are coined, who can keep track? So the author has done this for you.

Neat gathering of information. Possibly the more useful stuff is the list of workshops in the various IT fields. Because, apart from that, it might simply be easier and quicker for you to look up an acronym on the web, especially if you can add keywords related to the subject, to narrow down searching.

The book has limited utility. Maybe a library might find a need for it. But for most individuals, it is doubtful. ... Read more

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When working in the highly technical fields of astronomy andthe related space sciences, the practitioner is constantly confrontedwith a baffling array of different abbreviations, acronyms,contractions, and symbols. The identification and differentiation ofthese terms is a task which, all too often, can prove to be a nearimpossible one. With over 140,000 separate dictionary-style entries, and over 20 yearsin collation, StarBriefs 2001 represents the most comprehensiveand accurately validated collection of abbreviations, acronyms,contractions, and symbols within astronomy, related space sciences andother related fields. As such, this invaluable reference source (andits companion volume, StarGuides 2001 should be on the referenceshelf of every library, organisation or individual with any interestin these areas. Besides astronomy and space sciences, related fields such asaeronautics, aeronomy, astronautics, atmospheric sciences, chemistry,communications, computer sciences, data processing, education,electronics, engineering, energetics, environmental, geodesy,geophysics, information handling, management, mathematics,meteorology, optics, physics, remote sensing, and so on, are alsocovered when justified. In addition, there are separate sectionsdevoted to Greek letters, mathematical symbols, special signs andcharacters, as well as to entries with a numerical prefix. Finally,terms in common use and/or of general interest have also been includedwhere appropriate. ... Read more

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This pocket guide is intended to be a quick reference to various processing steps used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. As new devices and processes are developed, most of the steps listed in this guide remain valid and are used in whole or in part in the industry. ... Read more

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From the first page we learn, " ScopeThe abbreviations and acronyms, hereinafter referred to as "abbreviations," listed in this Standard are used on engineering drawings and related documentation.1.2 PurposeThe intent of this Standard is to allow the use of approved abbreviations in lieu of the use of complete words or terminology. Abbreviations defined by this Standard need not be additionally defined by the using drawing or related document. It is not the intent of this Standard to include abbreviations defined or established in other standards such as those for scientific terms and notations. However, an exception is made for those abbreviations that have widespread use and recognition, for example, AM for amplitude modulation, and FM for frequency modulation (radio). " ... Read more

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This useful guide contains more than 3,000 environmental acronyms and abbreviations. It also includes a glossary of more than 1,000 environmental terms for those frequently used but difficult to find expressions, written in non-technical, easy-to-understand language. ... Read more

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The first edition of this book is regarded as a classic in its field. Now, in an expanded and updated version of The Art of Service's book, the authors once again present a step-by-step guide to ISO/IEC 20000.

The Art of Service has collected the experiences of organizations, quality managers and auditors who have actually worked with the present version of the ISO 20000 standard. This hard-won experience is presented here in this leading guide to understanding and satisfying the requirements of ISO/IEC 20000, and to applying the principles that underpin this internationally recognized family of standards for managing and communicating quality of IT Service Management Processes.

The best-selling ISO/IEC 20000 quality management handbook from one of the worlds leading experts on the ISO 20000 family of standards.

Fully updated with the latest experiences of successfully working with the standard from industry and the service sector, plus quality auditors.

Analyzes each section, clause and requirement in detail, with practical implementation guidance.

Whether establishing an ISO/IEC 20000 quality management system for the first time, or upgrading an existing system, this handbook is ideal for students, practitioners, managers, instructors and auditors. It is supported by a wide range of solutions, FAQs, tips for implementers, and a glossary of terms that will be invaluable in any sector, industry, business or organization.

Considering the increasing number of IT Professionals and their Organizations who want to be actively involved in IT Service Management and ISO 20000, this book should do at least as well as the first edition, which is a bestseller.

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Needs Updating, But Still Useful
Long and complex acronyms and abbreviations are a too-often-confusing fact of life for those in uniform. For anyone interested or working in the field of naval or defense matters, this book is also a valuable reference, especially for the neophyte puzzling over such tortured concoctions like PRELIMPERSACCT, NAVTRAEQUIPCENREPLANT, LANTSHIPRON and the like. And even things like HAIR, COLA and CLASSMATE have translations much different than those of us in "civvies" would ordinarily think.

The only downside to this otherwise superb book is its age. Last updated in 1984, it lacks many of the newer and more heavily used acronyms that have come into use in a military, technological and world situation that has changed so much since the mid-1980s. Perhaps a perpetually available "latest and greatest" edition is impossible in today's fast-moving world, but it would be a tragedy if this work were not revised soon. If nothing else, the reviser or revisers would have the closest thing to job security imaginable these days. ... Read more