electromagnetic emission controlThe control of friendly electromagnetic emissions, such as radio and radar transmissions, for the purpose of preventing or minimizing their use by…
Electromagnetic EnergyEnergy generated from an electromagnetic field produced by an electric current flowing through a superconducting wire kept at a specific low temperature.
electromagnetic environment (EME)For a telecommunications system, the spatial distribution of electromagnetic fields surrounding a given site.
electromagnetic field(ee-LEK-troh-mag-NEH-tik feeld) Low-energy radiation that comes from the interaction of electric and magnetic fields.
Electromagnetic Field (EMF)The electrical and magnetic fields created by the presence or flow of electricity in an electrical conductor or electricity consuming appliance or motor.
Electromagnetic ForceThe fundamental force which binds electrons to atoms, and governs the physics of light. Any charge feels an electric force from another charge.
Electromagnetic Gun (EMG)A gun in which the projectile is accelerated by electromagnetic forces rather than by an explosion, as in a conventional gun.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)Any electromagnetic disturbance that interrupts, obstructs, or otherwise degrades or limits the effective performance of electronics/electrical equipment.
electromagnetic interference (EMI) controlThe control of radiated and conducted energy such that emissions that are unnecessary for system, subsystem, or equipment operation are reduced…
electromagnetic intrusionThe intentional insertion of electromagnetic energy into transmission paths in any manner, with the objective of deceiving operators or of causing…
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)The electromagnetic radiation from a nuclear explosion caused by Comptonrecoil electrons and photoelectrons from photons scattered in the materials of the…
Electromagnetic Radiation(ee-LEK-troh-mag-NEH-tik ray-dee-AY-shun) Low-energy radiation that comes from the interaction of electric and magnetic fields.
Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR)(1) A form of propagated energy, arising from electric charges in motion that produces a simultaneous wavelike variation of electric and magnetic fields…
Electromagnetic SpectrumThe entire range of wavelengths of electromagnetic energy, including (from short to long wavelengths) gamma rays, X rays, ultraviolet light, visible…
electromagnetic survivabilityThe ability of a system, subsystem, or equipment to resume functioning without evidence of degradation following temporary exposure to an adverse…
electromagnetic susceptibilityOf an electronic circuit or device, the degree to which it is subject to malfunction or failure under the influence of electromagnetic radiation.
electromagnetic vulnerability (EMV)The characteristics of a system that cause it to suffer a definite degradation (incapability to perform the designated mission) as a result of having been…
electromagnetic wave (EMW)A wave produced by the interaction of time-varying electric and magnetic fields.
ElectromagneticsApplication of electrical, electronic, and magnetic phenomena to develop devices used in system/subsystem design, excluding employment in the RF spectrum.
Electromotive ForceThe amount of energy derived from an electrical source per unit quantity of electricity passing through the source.
Electromotive force (EMF)The electrical pressure available to cause a flow of current when an electrical circuit is closed. See voltage.
ElectronA sub-atomic particle that has a negative electric charge.
electron beam(ee-LEK-tron beem) A stream of electrons (small negatively charged particles found in atoms) that can be used for radiation therapy.
Electron captureA radioactive decay process in which an orbital electron is captured by and merges with the nucleus.
electron microscope(ee-LEK-tron MY-kroh-SKOPE) A microscope (device used to magnify small objects) that uses electrons (instead of light) to produce an enlarged image.
Electron VoltThe amount of kinetic energy gained by an electron when accelerated through an electric potential difference of 1 Volt; equivalent to 1.
Electronic BallastA device that uses electronic components to regulate the voltage of fluorescent lamps.
Electronic BankingA service that allows an account holder to obtain account information and manage certain banking transactions through a personal computer via the…
Electronic benefits transfer (EBT)Electronic benefits transfer, or EBT, is a system through which recipients of certain government benefits receive and spend funds electronically, using a…
Electronic bill paymentIf you have an electronic bill payment arrangement with your bank, your bills are sent to an account you designate and the bank pays them automatically…
Electronic bill presentmentIf you pay bills online, you may be able to take advantage of electronic bill presentment, a paper-free method of reporting your outstanding charges and…
Electronic Check ConversionElectronic check conversion is a process in which your check is used as a source of information-for the check number, your account number, and the number…
Electronic communications network (ECN)An ECN is an alternative securities trading system that collects, displays, and executes orders electronically without a middleman, such as a specialist…
Electronic Counter- Countermeasure s (ECCM)That division of electronic warfare involving actions taken to insure friendly effective use of the electromagnetic, optical, and acoustic spectra despite…
Electronic Counter- Countermeasures (ECCM)That division of electronic warfare involving actions taken to insure friendly effective use of the electromagnetic, optical, and acoustic spectra despite…
Electronic Countermeasure (ECM)That division of electronic warfare involving actions taken to prevent or reduce an enemys effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum.
electronic countermeasures (ECM)That division of electronic warfare involving actions taken to prevent or reduce an enemy's effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Electronic CredentialsDigital documents used in authentication that bind an identity or an attribute to a subscriber's token.
electronic deceptionThe deliberate radiation, reradiation, alteration, suppression, absorption, denial, enhancement, or reflection of electromagnetic energy in a manner…
Electronic DiscoveryThe process of collecting (also called harvesting), preparing, reviewing, and producing electronic documents in the context of the legal process These…
electronic distributionIn encryption, the distribution of keying materials among entities by means of an electronic communication.
Electronic Document ManagementFor paper documents, involves imaging, indexing/coding and archiving of scanned documents/images, and thereafter electronically managing them during all…
electronic emission security1. Those measures taken to protect all transmissions from interception and electronic analysis. 2.
electronic equipment enclosure (EEE)An enclosure housing telecommunications electronics equipment. It may consist of a weatherproof enclosure, equipment pad or an equipment hut.
Electronic EvidenceAccording to Black's law dictionary, evidence is 'any species of proof, or probative matter, legally presented at the trial of an issue, by the act of…
Electronic File ProcessingGenerally includes extraction of metadata from files, identification of duplicates/de-duplication and rendering of data into delimited format.
electronic file wrappera system that provides a way to access electronic copies of the correspondence, documents and other pertinent records used in considering a particular case
electronic filingCapturing, indexing, and storing documents, both those that are born digital and those that have been digitized, in an electronic storage and retrieval…
electronic filing (e-file)The transmission of tax information directly to the IRS using telephones or computers.
Electronic funds transferElectronic funds transfer (EFT) is the means by which financial institutions exchange billions of dollars every day without the physical movement of any…
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)The transfer of money between accounts by consumer electronic systems-such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and electronic payment of bills-rather than…
Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA)Signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, the act is intended to protect individual consumers engaging in electronic fund transfers (EFTs).
Electronic Health Record (EHR)A computerized record of patient health in a care delivery setting. Typically, the data collected are created by and for health professionals while…
Electronic ImageAn electronic or digital picture of a document (e.g. TIFF, PDF, etc.).
Electronic Image Management (EIM)A term coined to indicate the creation, management and structure of electronic images (TIF, PDF, GIF, JPG, etc.) within an organization.
Electronic Mail MessageCommonly referred to as e-mail, an electronic mail message is a document created or received via an electronic mail system, including brief notes, formal…
electronic medical record(eh-lek-TRAH-nik MEH-dih-kul â¦) A collection of a patient's medical information in a digital (electronic) form that can be viewed on a computer…
electronic message system (EMS)A message system incorporating electronic mail to a central facility which then assumes responsibility for delivering the message in hard copy form.
electronic messaging service[A] service providing interpersonal messaging capability; meeting specific functional, management, and technical requirements; and yielding a…
electronic payment gatewaySoftware and hardware interfacing merchants and credit-card authorization networks. [Mattila]
electronic preparationElectronic preparation means that tax preparation software and computers are used to complete tax returns.
electronic publishing (e-publishing)The process of creating messages, distributing them, and reproducing them entirely online, often with a capability for feedback.
electronic reconnaissanceThe detection, identification, evaluation, and location of foreign electromagnetic radiations emanating from other than nuclear detonations or radioactive…
Electronic RecordInformation recorded in a form that requires a computer or other machine to process it and that otherwise satisfies the definition of a record.
electronic recordsRecords consisting of data and information which is input, created, manipulated and/or stored on electronic media which show evidence of actions and…
electronic records management systemA system consisting of software, hardware, policies, and processes to automate the preparation, organization, tracking, and distribution of records…
electronic records systemany electronic, electro-magnetic, optical digital, or magneto-optic system used to create, process, receive, keep, and retrieve records.
Electronic Return Originator (ERO)The Authorized IRS e-file Provider that originates the electronic submission of an income tax return to the IRS.
Electronic SearchIn the context of e-Discovery, the ability to access all litigation documents in searchable electronic form and use selected keywords to find applicable…
electronic security environmentThe ESE defines the system in security terms, identifying boundaries of security significance. These boundaries may be: a. internal, i.e.
electronic signatureA stamp added to mail messages, fields, or sections that verifies that the person who originated the message is the author and that no one has tampered…
Electronic Signature (or eSignature)An indication on an electronic record indicating that the signer approves or authorizes the record under the terms stated after going through an…
electronic switching system (ESS)1. A telephone switching system based on the principles of time-division multiplexing of digitized analog signals.
electronic tillThe part of e-commerce (electronic commerce) software that processes real-time credit card payments. [After Mattila]
Electronic trading platformAn electronic system matching bids (to buy) and offers (to sell), increasingly employed in many venues (Nymex, ICE, voice brokers, index-forming…
electronic vaultingDisaster planning service that involves moving data over a network to a secure remote site according to an established schedule
electronic voice phenomena (EVP)The abbreviation for “electronic voice phenomena,” which refers to noises of a paranormal nature that cannot be heard with the human ear, but are…
Electronic Voting SystemA voting system in which the ballots are automatically counted and the results automatically tabulated by use of electronically operated apparatus; i.e.