ASOSThe ASOS program is a joint effort of the National Weather Service (NWS), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Department of Defense (DOD).
ASP or Application Service ProviderA provider of computer-based services over a network, usually the internet. ASP providers usually are not the makers of the software, and offer ASP…
ASPADOCThe backup to the SPADOC, maintained by the Naval Space Command, at Dahlgren, VA, collocated with the NAVSPOC and NAVSPASUR.
asparaginase(as-PA-ruh-jih-nayz) A drug that is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and is being studied in the treatment of some other types of cancer.
aspartate transaminaseAn enzyme found in the liver, heart, and other tissues. A high level of aspartate transaminase released into the blood may be a sign of liver or heart…
aspectThe compass direction toward which a slope faces, measured in degrees from North in a clockwise direction.
Aspect RatioThe relationship of the height and width of any image. The aspect ratio of an image must be maintained to prevent distortion.
aspergillosisAn infectious fungal disease that occurs most often in the skin, ears, nasal sinuses, and lungs of people with suppressed immune systems.
Aspergillus(A-sper-JIH-lus) Fungi commonly found in soil. Certain types of Aspergillus may cause disease, especially in people who have suppressed immune systems.
AsphaltA dark-brown-to-black cement-like material containing bitumen as the predominant constituent. It is obtained by petroleum processing.
Asphyxiationa medical term for suffocation, which leads to lack of oxygen in the blood.
ASPI (Advanced SCSI Programming Interface)A standard SCSI software interface that acts as a liaison between host adapters and SCSI device drivers, and allows them to share a single hardware…
ASPI ManagerA software module that provides an interface between ASPI modules, a host adapter board, and the SCSI devices connected to the adapter.
ASPI ModuleDevice-level code specific to a particular kind of SCSI device that communicates with the ASPI manager.
aspirate(AS-pi-rit) Fluid withdrawn from a lump (often a cyst) or a nipple.
Aspiration(as-per-AY-shun) Removal of fluid or tissue through a needle. Also, the accidental breathing in of food or fluid into the lungs.
aspirinA drug that reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and blood clotting. Aspirin belongs to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents.
AssaultA threat to inflict injury on someone with an apparent ability to do so. Also, any intentional display of force that would give the victim reason to fear…
assay(AS-say) A laboratory test to find and measure the amount of a specific substance.
assembly timeThe elapsed time taken for the execution of an assembler.
ASSERTTo assert a patent is to attempt to enforce it. To attempt to prevent an unlicensed party from practicing an invention.
asserted hierarchyThe 'manually constructed' class hierarchy in an ontology; as opposed to the inferred hierarchy that is generated by a reasoner.
assertionA component of a "regular expression" that must be true for the pattern to match but does not necessarily match any characters itself.
assertion failureType of failure that occurs when a program encounters a line of code that tells the program to panic.
Assessed ValueTypically the value placed on property for the purpose of taxation.
AssessmentCharges levied against a property for tax purposes or to pay for municipal or association improvements such as curbs, sewers, or grounds maintenance.
Assessment MethodA focused activity or action employed by an assessor for evaluating a particular attribute of a security control.
Assessment ProcedureA set of activities or actions employed by an assessor to determine the extent to which a security control is implemented correctly, operating as…
AssessmentsThe method of placing value on an asset for taxation purposes.
AssessorA public official who establishes the value of a property for taxation purposes.
AssetAnything owned that has value; any interest in real property or personal property that can be used for payment of debts.
Asset AllocationAn investment strategy that divides assets among major asset categories such as stocks, bonds, or cash, usually balancing risk and creating…
Asset Backed SecuritiesFinancial instruments collateralized by one or more types of assets including real property, mortgages, and receivables.
Asset classDifferent categories of investments are described as asset classes. Stock, bonds, and cash - including cash equivalents - are major asset classes.
Asset ClassesA type of investment, such as stocks, bonds, or cash equivalents.
Asset Management AccountAn asset management account, offered by a brokerage house, bank, or savings and loan, combines a number of financial services, such as checking, money…
Asset management account (AMA)All-in-one asset management accounts provide the financial advantages of an investment account combined with the convenience of an interest-bearing…
Asset-backed bondAsset-backed bonds, also known as asset-backed securities, are secured by loans or by money owed to a company for merchandise or services purchased on…
AssignWe assign your credit card contract if we sell or pass to a third party any or all of our rights or obligations under the contract, including any amount…
assigned frequencyThe center of the assigned frequency band assigned to a station. [RR] 2. The frequency of the center of the radiated bandwidth.
assigned frequency bandThe frequency band within which the emission of a station is authorized; the width of the band equals the necessary bandwidth plus twice the absolute…
Assigned Numbers:Assigned numbers are numbers working in the PSTN under an agreement such as a contract or tariff at the request of specific end users or customers for…
Assigned Risk PlanThe North Dakota Automobile Insurance Plan is a state-supervised insurance plan available to persons who are unable to obtain such insurance coverage in…
assigneethe entity that is the recipient of a transfer of a patent application, patent, trademark application or trademark registration from its owner of record…
AssignmentAssignment occurs when someone who has written, or sold, a listed option receives a notice that the option has been exercised and he or she must fulfill…
Assignment of MortgageA document evidencing the transfer of ownership of a mortgage from one person to another.
assignment operatorThe operator (=) used to store the value of an expression into a variable, for instance variable = expression; The right-hand-side is completely evaluated…
assignorthe owner of record of a patent application, patent, trademark application or trademark registration who is transferring (assigning) ownership to another…
Assimilative Crimes ActA statute providing for prosecution in U.S. district court of state and local offenses occurring on federal property.
ASSISTAutomated Systems Security Incident Support Term (DISA term).
Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA)A federal prosecutor who assists the U.S. Attorney in the judicial district by advocating the government's position in criminal cases before the court.
AssistersAssisters deliver in-person outreach, education and enrollment in public insurance coverage options only.
assistive device(uh-SISS-tivâ¦) A tool that helps a person with a disability to do a certain task.
assistive technology(uh-SIS-tiv tek-NAH-loh-jee) Any device or technology that helps a disabled person.
associated common-channel signalingCommon-channel signaling in which the signal channel is associated with a specific trunk group and terminates at the same pair of switches as the trunk…
Associated facilityA term used by Reclamation to describe those facilities examined by the respective regional or area office.
associated mode of signalingThe mode in which messages for a signaling relation involving two adjacent signaling points are conveyed over a directly interconnecting signaling link.
Associated ObjectObject that remains near a deployed reentry vehicle, decoy or chaff puff.
associative storageA storage device whose storage locations are identified by their contents, or by a part of their contents, rather than by their names or positions.
associativityDetermines whether you do the left "operator" first or the right "operator" first when you have "A "operator" B "operator" C" and the two operators are of…
assortative matingMating in which the partners are chosen on the basis of phenotypic similarity.
Assumable loanA mortgage loan that allows a buyer to undertake the preexisting obligation and liability of the loan, often with no change in loan terms.
Assumable MortgageA mortgage loan that can be taken over (assumed) by the buyer when a home is sold.
assumeAn agreement to continue performing duties under a contract or lease.
Assume Course OrientationMake course attitude adjustments to the weapon platform orientation prior to engagement.
AssumptionA homebuyer's agreement to take on the primary responsibility for paying an existing mortgage from a home seller.
Assumption ClauseA provision in the terms of a loan that allows the buyer to take legal responsibility for the mortgage from the seller.
Assumption FeeA fee a lender charges a buyer who will assume the seller's existing mortgage.
Assumption of mortgageAgreement by a buyer to assume the liability under an existing loan secured by a mortgage or deed of trust.
Assumption of riskA doctrine under which a person may not recover for an injury received when a person has voluntarily exposed himself/herself to a known danger.
AssuranceOne of the five Security Goals. It involves support for our confidence that the other four security goals (integrity, availability, confidentiality, and…
Assured DefenseStrategies and tactics that result in (specified) a high probability of kill against designated targets, regardless of the interceptors required.