MIDletA MIDlet is an application written for MIDP. MIDlet applications are subclasses of the javax.microedition.midlet.MIDlet class that is defined by MIDP.
MIDlet suiteMIDlets are packaged and distributed as MIDlet suites. A MIDlet suite can contain one or more MIDlets.
midostaurin(MY-doh-STAW-rin) A substance that is being studied in the treatment of leukemia. It belongs to the family of drugs called protein kinase inhibitors.
MIDSMulti-Functional Information System (USN/NATO/Telecomm term).
Mie ScatteringAny scattering produced by spherical particles whose diameters are greater than 1/10 the wavelength of the scattered radiation.
Mifeprex(MIH-feh-PREX) A drug used to end early pregnancies. It is also being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer and other conditions.
mifepristone(MIH-feh-PRIS-tone) A drug used to end early pregnancies. It is also being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer and other conditions.
MigmatiteRock composed of a complex mixture of metamorphic rock and igneous granitic rock.
Migrated DataData that has been transferred from one database or format to another that is generally done when migrating from one form of hardware or software…
migrationMoving files to another computer application or platform; may require conversion to a different format.
Migration corridorA route followed by animals such as big game, birds, or fish when traveling between winter and summer habitats.
migration routeThe path followed by bass or other fish when moving from one area to another.
MigratoryMoving from one area to another on a seasonal basis.
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)The MBTA implements various treaties and conventions between the United States, and Canada, Japan, Mexico, and the former Soviet Union for the protection…
MIIRDMission Issue Identification and Resolution Document.
MIJIMeaconing , Intrusion, Jamming, and Interference.
MILA unit of length equal to 0.001 of an inch. Used in measuring the diameter of wires, and the thickness of fabric and plastic sheeting.
mileageIn telecommunications, a specified distance used in tariff calculations, i.e., toll charge calculations.
MilestoneA measurable action, state, or goal which marks a point of achievement on the way to solving the problem.
Milestone Decision AuthorityThe individual designated in accordance with criteria established by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology to approve entry of an…
Milestones (MS)Major decision points that separate the phases of an acquisition program.
Military CapabilityThe ability to achieve a specified wartime objective (win a war or battle, destroy a target set). It includes four major components: a).
military common emergency frequencyA frequency that (a) is used by all military units that are equipped to operate at that frequency or in the band in which that frequency lies and (b) is…
Military crestA ridge that interrupts the view between a valley and a hilltop.
Military Operational RequirementsThe formal expression of a military need, the response to which results in development or acquisition of items, equipment, or systems.
Military RequirementAn established need justifying the timely allocation of resources to achieve a capability to accomplish approved military objectives, missions, or tasks.
Military Satellite (MILSAT)A satellite used for military purposes, such as navigation or intelligence gathering. 183
Military Strategy SelectionThe determination of: (1) what targets to defend and their priorities in order to achieve the selected national strategy, and (2) the type of attackers…
Military Training Route (MTR)A designated corridor of airspace with defined vertical and lateral dimensions established for conducting military flight training at airspeeds in excess…
Military UtilityThe military worth of a system performing its mission in a competitive environment, including versatility (or potential) of the system.
milk thistleA plant that has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems, including stomach, liver, and gallbladder disorders.
Milky WayThe galaxy in which the Earth is found. When viewed from the Earth and its environs, it appears in the night sky as a hazy band of white light (hence…
MillA common monetary measure equal to one-thousandth of a dollar or a tenth of a cent.
Mill residueWood and bark residues produced in processing logs into lumber, plywood, and paper.
Mill/kWhA common method of pricing electricity. Tenths of a cent per kilowatt hour.
milliliterA measure of volume for a liquid. A milliliter is approximately 950 times smaller than a quart and 30 times smaller than a fluid ounce.
millimeterA measure of length in the metric system. A millimeter is one thousandth of a meter. There are 25 millimeters in an inch.
millimeter waveLoosely, an electromagnetic wave having a wavelength from 1 mm to 0.1 mm (300 GHz to 3000 GHz).
Million acre-feet (maf)The volume of water that would cover 1 million acres to a depth of 1 foot.
Millisecond delay (short period delay)A type of delay cap with a definite but extremely short interval between initiation, or passing of current, and explosion.
Millsite mining claimClaim on nonmineral land for processing ore from a mining claim.
MILOGSMarine Integrated Logistics System (USMC term).
MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions)An Internet standard that allows different forms of data including video, audio, or binary data to be attached to e-mail without requiring translation…
MIME typeAn Internet standard for identifying the type of object that is being transferred across the Internet.
MimicThe presentation of a live biometric measure in an attempt to fraudulently impersonate someone other than the submitter.
Min-EntropyA measure of the difficulty that an attacker has to guess the most commonly chosen password used in a system.
mind/body exercise(mind BAH-dee EK-ser-SIZE) A form of exercise that combines body movement with mental focus and controlled breathing to improve strength, balance…
mindfulness relaxationA type of meditation based on the concept of being "mindful," or having increased awareness, of the present.
MindshareA measure of the amount of people who think of you or your product when thinking of products in your category.
Mine tailings damAn industrial waste dam in which the waste materials come from mining operations or mineral processing.
Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (MLA)Authorizes the agency to issue rights-of-way grants for oil and gas gathering and distribution pipelines and related facilities not already authorized…
Mineral materialsWidespread deposits of common clay, sand, gravel, or stone which are not subject to disposal under the 1872 Mining Law, as amended.
mineral oil(MIH-neh-rul OYL) A type of oil that is made from petroleum (mixture of oily liquids found in the earth).
mineralizationThe conversion of organic compounds into inorganic (mineral) ones. For example, the conversion of ethanol into carbon dioxide and water.
Miners' InchA rate of discharge through an orifice one inch square under a specific head.
Minibaccarat - A variation of Baccarat in which a smaller table than usual is used, with less seats, and has one dealer, instead of two dealers and a caller.
MinigeneratorA trademark of Union Carbide Corporation that is used to identify radioisotope generator systems for educational use.
Minimal tillage practicesPractices that allow farmers to reduce the tilling of the land to conserve topsoil and its nutrients.
minimalismThe belief that "small is beautiful." Paradoxically, if you say something in a small language, it turns out big, and if you say it in a big language, it…
Minimally VisibleRefers to any rooftop addition which when viewed from any public thoroughfare, projects into the maximum line of sight from such public thoroughfare by…
minimizeA condition wherein normal message and telephone traffic is drastically reduced in order that messages connected with an actual or simulated emergency…
Minimum Acceptable Operational RequirementThe value for a particular parameter that is required to provide a system capability that will satisfy the validated mission need.
minimum ACLAn ACL that contains only the required entries [POSIX.6].
Minimum Amount to OpenThe minimum initial deposit required to open the account described.
Minimum BalanceThe amount of money required to be on deposit in an account to qualify the depositor for special services or to waive a service charge.
Minimum Balance RequiredThe balance in the account from day-to-day must average this amount when calculated.
minimum bend radiusThe radius below which an optical fiber or fiber-optic cable should not be bent.
minimum bounding rectangleA rectangle, oriented to the x and y axes, which bounds a geographic feature or a geographic data set.
Minimum Discernible SignalIn a receiver, it is the smallest input signal that will a produce a detectable signal at the output.
minimum effective cell densityThe cell density below which reproducible cell growth fails. The minimum density is determined by both the source function of the tissue (species…