Definition

A figure of merit for image quality. Note: In an image, definition is usually expressed in terms of the smallest resolvable element, such as lines per inch, or pels per square ...

definite

Plants; Botany

Of a constant number; of stamens, twice as many as the petals or sepals, or less; of an inflorescence, ending in a flower or an aborted floral bud.

definitions

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

For the purpose of this standard, the following terms shall be defined as shown in this subsection.

definition

Language; Public speaking

A translation of an unfamiliar word into understandable terms.

Wacky Word Wednesday

Translation & localization; Terminology management

Wacky Word Wednesday is a weekly blog series by CSOFT to recognize some of the most interesting words and terms from around the world. Although it's initially created for the ...

proofreader

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N); Localization (L10N); Terminology management

the person checking and revising the translated content

proofreading

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N); Localization (L10N); Terminology management

The correction of errors in a translated text. A reading a proof copy of a text in order to detect and correct any errors.

localization vendor

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N); Localization (L10N); Terminology management

A supplier who provides localization related services to a localization company. A vendor can be a translator, proofreader, project manager, desktop publisher, tester etc.

translation

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N); Localization (L10N); Terminology management

When a part of communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

interpreting

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N); Localization (L10N); Terminology management

The facilitating of oral or sign-language communication, either simultaneously or consecutively, between users of different languages. The process is described by both the words ...

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Charles Robert Darwin FRS (12 February 1809 – 19 April 1882), an English naturalist. He established that all species of life have descended over time ...