ExpertGlossary terms starting with I

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  1. intelligible crosstalk Crosstalk from which information can be derived.
  2. INTELSAT Abbreviation for International Telecommunications Satellite Organization. [47 CFR 0.453]
  3. intensification therapy (in-TEN-sih-fih-KAY-shun THAYR-uh-pee) A type of high-dose chemotherapy often given as the second phase (after induction therapy) of a cancer treatment…
  4. intensifying screen A plastic sheet impregnated with a rare-earth compound, such as calcium tungstate, which reacts to radiation by emitting light.
  5. Intensity With regards to light, intensity is the energy moving through a region of area per unit of time.
  6. intensity modulation (IM) In optical communications, a form of modulation in which the optical power output of a source is varied in accordance with some characteristic of the…
  7. Intensity scale An arbitrary scale to describe the degree of shaking at a particular place. The scale is not based on measurement, but on assessment by an experienced…
  8. intensity-modulated radiation therapy (in-TEN-sih-tee-MAH-juh-LAY-tid RAY-dee-AY-shun THAYR-uh-pee) A type of 3-dimensional radiation therapy that uses computer-generated images to show the…
  9. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) A hospital unit staffed and equipped to provide intensive care.
  10. Intensive management Planned, active treatment to improve the quality and quantity of timber within a stand.
  11. intent to use ITU - refers to the intent-to-use filing basis provided for in Trademark Act Section 1(b), 15 U.S.C. 1051(b).
  12. Intentional tort Wrong perpetrated by one who intends to break the law.
  13. Inter alia Among other things.
  14. Inter alios Among other persons.
  15. inter partes reexamination -- see reexamination proceeding Inter partes reexamination practice primarily differs from ex parte practice in that the third party requestor may file…
  16. Inter vivos Between living persons.
  17. inter-application communication (IAC) A technology that enables software applications on remote or local machines to communicate with each other.
  18. inter-LATA 1. Between local access and transport areas (LATAs). 2. Services, revenues, and functions associated with telecommunications that originate in one LATA…
  19. Inter-Partition Space Unused sectors on a track located between the start of the partition and the partition boot record.
  20. inter-satellite service A radiocommunication service providing links between artificial Earth satellites. [NTIA] [RR] [47CFR]
  21. inter-simple sequence repeat (Abbreviation: ISSR). A PCR -based molecular marker assay of genomic sequence lying between adjacent microsatellites .
  22. interaction Interaction is a measure of the estimated number of trips that will be generated between origins and destinations for a particular activity.
  23. interaction crosstalk Crosstalk caused by coupling between carrier and noncarrier circuits. Note: If the interaction crosstalk is, in turn, coupled to another carrier circuit…
  24. interaction matrix A generated INFO file containing the number of interactions occurring between a set of origins and destinations.
  25. interactive Pertaining to a communications environment in which more than one party is equipped and ready to participate actively in a session or a protocol.
  26. interactive data transaction A unidirectional message, transmitted via a data channel, that requires a response in order for work to proceed logically.
  27. interactive desktop A Windows desktop session running with an interactive user’s access token applied.
  28. Interactive Graphics Design Software (IGDS) Intergraph IGDS file formats can be converted to and from ARC/INFO coverages.
  29. interactive logon The process of logging on to a local computer by using a keyboard.
  30. Interactive Responses Interactive response data on tracked objects to assist in their classification.
  31. interactive service In an integrated services digital network (ISDN), a telecommunications service that facilitates a bidirectional exchange of information among users or…
  32. interactive user A user that is interacting directly with the user interface of the computer, by using the local console, Terminal Services, or Remote Desktop.
  33. Interactive Video Data Service (IVDS) A communication system, operating over a short distance, that allows nearly instantaneous two-way responses by using a hand-held device at a fixed…
  34. Interapplication communication (IAC) The capability of one computer program to communicate with another program. With IAC, two (or more) programs can execute simultaneously, share data, and…
  35. Interbasin flow Surface water or groundwater flow between two hydrologic basins.
  36. Interbasin Transfer The physical transfer of water from one watershed to another.
  37. Interbasin transfer of water A transfer of water rights and/or a diversion of water (either groundwater or surface water) from one drainage or hydrographic basin to another.
  38. Interbasin transfers The transfer of water to another water management basin.
  39. interblock gap On a data recording medium, an area used to indicate the end of a block or physical record.
  40. intercalary 1. Meristematic tissue or growth not restricted to the apex of an organ, i.e. growth at nodes. 2. Referring to internal segments of a chromosomes (i.e.
  41. intercalary growth A pattern of stem elongation typical of grasses. Elongation proceeds from the lower internodes to the upper internodes through the differentiation of…
  42. intercalating agent A chemical capable of inserting between adjacent base pairs in a double-stranded nucleic acid. A prominent example is ethidium bromide.
  43. intercalator In biochemistry, a type of molecule that binds to DNA and inserts itself into the DNA structure. Some intercalators are used as treatments for cancer.
  44. intercellular space The pore space between cells, especially typical of leaf tissues.
  45. intercept To stop a telephone call directed to an improper, disconnected, or restricted telephone number, and to redirect that call to an operator or a recording. 2.
  46. intercept call request An operator services call request initiated by the network because of the service condition of the line of the called party (e.g.
  47. Intercepting Drain Curtain drain.
  48. Interception The process by which precipitation is caught and held by foliage, twigs, and branches of trees, shrubs, and other vegetation, and lost by evaporation…
  49. Interception Storage Requirements Water caught by plants at the onset of a rainstorm. This must be met before rainfall reaches the ground.
  50. Interceptor Cluster A group of objects, which are within divert capability of a deployed interceptor.
  51. Interceptor Track A function or ability of a sensor to accurately detail an interceptors position and velocity in three dimensions.
  52. Interceptor Track Range (Max) The maximum range at which a sensor can perform the interceptor track function on a single interceptor in a normal (non-man-made) environment.
  53. interchange Mutual acceptance and exchange of messages between entities. [After X9.24]
  54. interchange circuit A circuit that facilitates the exchange of data and signaling information between data terminal equipment (DTE) and data circuit-terminating equipment…
  55. Interchangeabilit y A condition which exists when two or more items possess such functional and physical characteristics as to be equivalent in performance and durability…
  56. Interchangeability A condition which exists when two or more items possess such functional and physical characteristics as to be equivalent in performance and durability…
  57. interchangeable connectors Connectors that share common installation geometry and have the same transmission performance.
  58. Interchangeable NPAs Refers to an industry plan to expand substantially the supply of Numbering Plan
  59. intercharacter interval In asynchronous transmission, the time interval between the end of the stop signal of one character and the beginning of the start signal of the next…
  60. intercom A telephone apparatus by means of which personnel can talk to each other within an aircraft, tank, ship, or activity. [JP 1-02] 2.
  61. Intercompany debt flows (direct investment) Loans, trade credits, and other transactions in intercompany account payables or receivables between U.S.
  62. interconnect facility In a communications network, one or more communications links that (a) are used to provide local area communications service among several locations and…
  63. Interconnected system System consisting of two or more individual power systems normally operating with connecting tie lines.
  64. interconnecting networks (ICNs) Two or more networks connected for purposes of call processing. [T1.207-1998]
  65. Interconnection A connection or link between power systems that enables them to draw on each other's reserve capacity in time of need.
  66. Interconnection Security Agreement (ISA) An agreement established between the organizations that own and operate connected IT systems to document the technical requirements of the interconnection.
  67. Interconnection, System SEE System Interconnection
  68. interconnectivity See interconnection.
  69. Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) A ballistic missile with a range from about 3,000 to 8,000 nautical miles. The term ICBM is used only for land-based systems to differentiate them from…
  70. IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) An exempt exchange under CFMA 2000. It is exempt from many reporting requirements that are required of Nymex.
  71. interdigit interval A multifrequency (MF) and dual tone multifrequency (DTMF) signal timing interval that is equal to the sum of the fall time, signal-off time, and rise time.
  72. interdomain authority an authority recognized by two or more Security Administrations as a trusted source of security information used between the respective Security Domains…
  73. Interdune flat The area between dunes, generally flat and often erosion-resistant.
  74. Interest The term interest is used to describe the cost of using money, a right, share, or title in property.
  75. Interest Accrual Rate The percentage rate at which interest accumulates or increases on a mortgage loan.
  76. Interest and miscellaneous payments Consist of interest paid by domestic private enterprises and rents and royalties paid by private enterprises to government.
  77. Interest and miscellaneous receipts Includes rents and royalties received by government from private enterprises, including both monetary and imputed interest receipts.
  78. interest cap See: cap
  79. interest group A gathering or category of network users who have a similar interest in a particular topic and who share their opinions with each other via email or an…
  80. interest income The income a person receives from certain bank accounts or from lending money to someone else.
  81. Interest payments Government interest paid to persons.
  82. Interest rate The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time.
  83. Interest Rate (High/Low) The percentage of interest paid for money in the deposit accounts, without regard to compounding, shown as an annual figure.
  84. Interest Rate Cap For an adjustable-rate mortgage, a limitation on the amount the interest rate can change per adjustment or over the lifetime of the loan, as stated in the…
  85. Interest Rate Ceiling For an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), the maximum interest rate, as specified in the mortgage note.
  86. Interest Rate Floor For an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), the minimum interest rate, as specified in the mortgage note.
  87. Interest Rate Index A table of yields or interest rates being paid on debt that is used to determine interest-rate changes for adjustable-rate mortgages and other…
  88. Interest Rate Risk Interest-rate risk describes the impact that a change in current interest rates is likely to have on the value of your investment portfolio.
  89. Interest Rate Swap A transaction between two parties where each agrees to exchange payments tied to different interest rates for a specified period of time, generally based…
  90. Interest-free period The number of days you have to pay your bill in full before an interest charge is assessed on purchases.
  91. Interest-only loan A loan in which interest is payable at regular intervals until loan maturity (when the full loan balance is due.
  92. Interest-Only Mortgage With an interest-only mortgage loan, you pay only the interest portion of each scheduled payment for a fixed term, often five to seven years.
  93. Interested party Interested party means a person or entity who or which may be affected by the actions of an H-1B employer or by the outcome of a particular investigation…
  94. interexchange carrier (IXC or IC): 1. A communications common carrier authorized to provide interexchange telecommunications services within world zone 1 using the North American…
  95. interexchange channel A circuit which is included in the interexchange transmission equipment. [47 CFR Pt.36-A]
  96. interexchange transmission equipment The combination of (a) interexchange cable and wire facilities, (b) interexchange circuit equipment and, (c) associated land and buildings. [47 CFR Pt.
  97. interface (1) A shared boundary defined by common physical interconnection characteristics, signal characteristics, and meanings of interchanged signals.
  98. interface (I/F) 1. In a system , a shared boundary, i.e., the boundary between two subsystems or two devices. 2.
  99. Interface Control Document (ICD) (1) A document that describes the requirements of the characteristics that must exist at a common boundary between two or more equipment or computer…
  100. interface data The parameter within a primitive that is the unit of information transferred to/from the upper layer or sublayer in a single interaction. [T1.629-1999]