function signalA set of signal elements that is used to transmit or represent a function-control character that actuates a control function, such as carriage return…
Functional AnalysisAn approach to the solution of a problem, in which the problem is broken down into its component function, such as intelligence, firepower, or mobility.
Functional Baseline(1) Established after the system requirements analysis/design activity has completed the definition of the system functions and associated data, interface…
functional component (FC)In intelligent networks, an elemental call-processing component that directs internal network resources to perform specific actions, such as collecting…
Functional Configuration Audit (FCA)The formal examination of functional characteristics test data for configuration item, prior to acceptance, to verify that the item has achieved the…
Functional Economic Analysis (FEA)A structured proposal that serves as the principal part of a decision package for enterprise leadership.
functional foodA foodstuff that provides a health benefit beyond basic nutrition, demonstrating specific health or medical benefits, including the prevention and…
Functional genomicsThe field of research, that aims to determine patterns of gene expression and interaction in the genome, based on the knowledge of extensive or complete…
Functional ImpairmentsThe Department of Motor Vehicles use in its medical guidelines specifically referring to a wide range of physical, mental or emotional impairments…
Functional KillThe destruction of a target by disabling vital components in a way not immediately detectable, but which nevertheless prevents the target from functioning…
functional magnetic resonance imagingA noninvasive tool used to observe functioning in the brain or other organs by detecting changes in chemical composition, blood flow, or both.
functional profileA standardization document that characterizes the requirements of a standard or group of standards, and specifies how the options and ambiguities in the…
functional programmingA style of programming associated with languages such as Haskell. Functional programming languages are more closely tied to a mathematical concept of…
functional propertyIf a property is functional, for a given individual, there can be at most one individual that is related to the individual via the property.
functional records scheduleSchedules that categorize records series by the business function to which they pertain rather than by the program units where they are maintained
functional signalingIn an integrated services digital network (ISDN), signaling in which the signaling messages are unambiguous and have clearly defined meanings that are…
functional signaling linkA combination of a communications link and the associated transfer control functions.
Functional SupportSystematized methodologies and procedures, or a common set of standards, applied to materiel acquisition programs.
functional surfaceA surface representation which stores a single z value (as opposed to multiple z values) for any given x,y location.
Functional TestingThe portion of testing in which the advertised features of a system are tested for correct operation.
functional unit1. An entity of hardware, software, or both, capable of accomplishing a specified purpose. 2. A functionally distinct part of a basic component [ITSEC].
functionalityThe ability of equipment to operate as expected during actual service conditions in a central office. [T1.304-1989]
functionality classA predefined set of complimentary security enforcing functions capable of being implemented in a Target of Evaluation [ITSEC].
functioning tumor(FUNK-shuh-ning TOO-mer) A tumor that is found in endocrine tissue and makes hormones (chemicals that travel in the bloodstream and control the actions of…
Fund familyA fund family, or family of funds, is a group of mutual funds controlled by a single investment company, bank, or other financial institution.
Fund networkFund networks, sometimes called fund supermarkets, offer access to thousands of different mutual funds from many of the major fund families.
Fund of funds (FOF)A fund of funds is a pooled investment, such as a mutual fund or a hedge fund, whose underlying investments are other funds rather than individual…
fundamentalOf a periodic wave, the sinusoidal component, i.e., Fourier component, having the lowest frequency.
Fundamental analysisFundamental analysis is one of two primary methods for analyzing a stock's potential return.
Fundamental InteractionsIn the Standard Model the fundamental interactions are the strong, electromagnetic, weak, and gravitational interactions (forces).
fundamental modeThe lowest order mode of a waveguide. Note: In optical fibers, the fundamental mode is designated LP01 or HE11.
Fundamental ParticlesA particle with no internal substructure. In the Standard Model the quarks, leptons, photons, gluons, W+ and W- bosons, and the Z bosons are fundamental.
Funding ProfileProgram funding, usually displayed in columnar spreadsheet format by years, starting with previous year through current year and out-years.
Funds ReceivableFilers and their spouses and dependent children may also serve as the lender for a loan, which is a receivable account.
fundusThe larger part of a hollow organ that is farthest away from the organ's opening.
Funeral BenefitThis coverage pays, up to a certain dollar amount, money for funeral expenses if you or a family member dies as a result of an auto accident.
fungating lesionA type of skin lesion that is marked by ulcerations (breaks on the skin or surface of an organ) and necrosis (death of living tissue) and that usually has…
FungiPlant-like organisms with cells with distinct nuclei surrounded by nuclear membranes, incapable of photosynthesis.
FungibleWhen two or more things are interchangeable, can be substituted for each other, or are of equal value, they are described as fungible.
FungicideAn agent, such as a chemical, that kills fungi.
fungusA plant-like organism that does not make chlorophyll. Mushrooms, yeasts, and molds are examples. The plural is fungi.
Funnel CloudA condensation funnel extending from the base of a towering cumulus or Cb, associated with a rotating column of air that is not in contact with the ground…
FunnellingThe process whereby wind is forced to flow through a narrow opening between adjacent land areas, resulting in increased wind speed.
funny characterSomeone like Larry, or one of his peculiar friends. Also refers to the strange prefixes that Perl requires as noun markers on its variables.
FurbearerAn animal that is hunted or farmed for its fur.
furfuralAn aldehyde derivative of certain biomass conversion processes; used as a solvent.
FurlingThe process of forcing, either manually or automatically, a wind turbine's blades out of the direction of the wind in order to stop the blades from…
FurnaceAn enclosed chamber or container used to burn biomass in a controlled manner to produce heat for space or process heating.
Furnace (Residential)A combustion heating appliance in which heat is captured from the burning of a fuel for distribution, comprised mainly of a combustion chamber and heat…
FurnisherAn entity that provides information about a consumer to a consumer reporting agency for inclusion in a consumer report.
FurrowA natural or man-made narrow depression in the earth's surface. A narrow trenchlike plowed depression in the earth surface to keep surface water away from…
Fusarium spp.A group of fungal pathogens of many economic crop species, particularly cereals, where severe infestation leads to losses in both grain yield and quality.
FuseA safety device consisting of a short length of relatively fine wire, mounted in a holder or contained in a cartridge and connected as part of an…
Fuse plug spillwayA form of auxiliary spillway consisting of a low embankment designed to be overtopped and washed away during an exceptionally large flood.
FusionThe combining of lighter elements into heavier ones. For lighter elements (e.g., hydrogen, helium) this process releases energy.
fusion biopharmaceuticalsFusion proteins with pharmaceutical properties. Their advantages are: 1. Synergistic activities in one molecule, i.e.
fusion gene(FYOO-zhun JEEN) A gene made by joining parts of two different genes. Fusion genes may occur naturally in the body by transfer of DNA between chromosomes.
fusion protein(FYOO-zhun PROH-teen) A protein made from a fusion gene, which is created by joining parts of two different genes.
fusion spliceIn fiber optics, a splice created by localized heating of the ends of the two fibers to be joined.
fusion toxinA fusion protein that consists of a toxic protein domain plus a cell receptor binding domain.
fusogenic agentAny chemical or virus, etc., that causes cells to fuse together.
Future withoutWhat would occur if no action were taken. The future without taking any action to solve the problem. See baseline condition.
Future Years Defense Program (FYDP)The official DoD document that summarizes forces and resources associated with programs approved by the Secretary of Defense.
FuturesContracts to buy or sell specific quantities of a commodity or financial instrument at a specified price with delivery set at a specified time in the…
Futures Commission Merchant (FCM)A futures commission merchant (FCM) is a person or a firm that acts as an agent to execute buy or sell orders for futures contracts or commodity options.
Futures contractFutures contracts, when they trade on regulated futures exchanges, obligate you to buy or sell a specified quantity of the underlying product for a…
Futures exchangeTraditionally, futures contracts and options on those contracts have been bought and sold on a futures exchange, or trading floor, in a defined physical…
Futures marketA market in which contracts for future delivery of a commodity or a security are bought and sold.
Fuzzy matchingExact matching is very strict: either a word matches or it doesn't. An attempt to improve search recall by matching more than the exact word: fuzzy…
Fuzzy SearchSubjective content searching (as compared to word searching of objective data).
fuzzy toleranceThe fuzzy tolerance is an extremely small distance used to resolve inexact intersection locations due to limited arithmetic precision of computers.