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Multifamily Mortgage A mortgage loan on a building with more than four dwelling units.
Multifamily Properties Typically, buildings with five or more dwelling units.
multifiber cable A fiber-optic cable having two or more fibers, each of which is capable of serving as an independent optical transmission channel. [After FAA]
multifiber cable assembly See cable assembly.
multifiber joint An optical splice or connector designed to mate two multifiber cables, providing simultaneous optical alignment of all individual optical fibers.
multifocal breast cancer (mul-tee-FOH-kul brest KAN-ser) Breast cancer in which there is more than one tumor, all of which have arisen from one original tumor.
multiframe In PCM systems, a set of consecutive frames in which the position of each frame can be identified by reference to a multiframe alignment signal.
multifrequency pulsing Synonym multifrequency signaling. See dual-tone multifrequency signaling.
multifrequency signaling Synonym dual-tone multifrequency signaling.
multigene family A set of genes (not necessarily mapping to the same genomic location) that are related in nucleotide sequence and/or that produce polypeptides with…
multigenic Trait controlled by several genes, as opposed to monogenic. Synonym: polygenic.
multihosting The ability of a Web server to support more than one Internet address and more than one home page. Also called multihoming.
multijob A job that is itself composed of several executable jobs; these are processed by the MMJS subjob. See also MMJS subjob.
multijob rendezvous A mechanism used by GRAM to synchronize between job processes in a multiprocess job and between.
Multijunction Device A high-efficiency photovoltaic device containing two or more cell junctions, each of which is optimized for a particular part of the solar spectrum.
Multijunction solar cell A photovoltaic device comprised of two or more semiconductor materials or cell junctions, each capable of producing electricity with the photovoltaic…
Multilateration A type of multi-static radar usually employing one transmitter and several receivers for target detection and tracking.
multilayer filter See interference filter.
Multilevel Device A device that is used in a manner that it simultaneously permits access by users with different security clearances and needs-to-know, but prevents users…
multilevel mode [An] Information systems (IS) mode of operation wherein all the following statements are satisfied concerning the users who have direct or indirect access…
multilevel modulation See n-ary code.
multilevel precedence and preemption (MLPP) In military communications, a priority scheme (a) for assigning one of several precedence levels to specific calls or messages so that the system handles…
Multilevel Secure A class of system containing information with different classifications that simultaneously permits access by users with different security clearances and…
multilevel security (MLS) 1. [The] concept of processing information with different classifications and categories that simultaneously permits access by users with different…
Multilevel Security Mode (ADP Security) A mode of operation using an operating system, which provides a capability, that permits various levels and categories or compartments of…
Multilingual User Interface Pack A set of technologies that enable a multilingual Windows installation.
multilink operation In packet-switched networks, the simultaneous use of multiple links for the transmission of different segments of the same message unit.
Multimedia The combined use of different media; integrated video, audio, text and data graphics in digital form.
multimedia communication system A system that handles more than one media stream in a synchronized way from the user's point of view.
multimer A protein made up of more than one polypeptide chain.
Multimodal Biometric System A biometric system in which two or more of the modality components (biometric characteristic, sensor type or feature extraction algorithm) occurs in…
multimodality treatment Therapy that combines more than one method of treatment.
multimode dispersion Incorrect synonym for multimode distortion.
multimode distortion A distortion mechanism, occurring in multimode fibers, in which the signal is spread in time because the velocity of propagation of the optical signal is…
multimode group delay Synonym differential mode delay.
multimode optical fiber An optical fiber that supports the propagation of more than one bound mode. Note: A multimode optical fiber may be either a graded-index (GI) fiber or a…
multipart upload A feature that allows you to upload a single object as a set of parts.
multiparty line Synonym party line.
multipath The propagation phenomenon that results in radio signals' reaching the receiving antenna by two or more paths.
Multipathing Multipathing is the use of redundant storage network components responsible for transfer of data between the server and storage.
Multiple A stock's multiple is its price-to-earnings ratio (P/E). It's figured by dividing the market price of the stock by its earnings.
multiple access The connection of a user to two or more switching centers by separate access lines using a single message routing indicator or telephone number. 2.
multiple alleles The existence of more than two alleles at a locus in a population.
multiple arbitrary amplicon profiling A collective term for a number of related polymerase chain reaction techniques, all of which use arbitrary primers, and which generate a number of…
Multiple arch dam A buttress dam, the upstream part of which comprises a series of arches.
multiple association control function (MACF) Represents the rules and regulations governing the coordination of set of peer-to-peer communications within an application entity invocation (AEI). [T1.
multiple call Synonym conference call.
multiple cloning site (Abbreviation: MCS). See: polylinker.
Multiple Component Incident A single incident that encompasses two or more incidents.
multiple data message format (MDMF) A series of data words specifying message type, message length, parameter message(s), and error detection information.
Multiple deck Using more than one deck in a game of blackjack. As opposed to a single deck game.
Multiple Dependent Claim a dependent claim which further limits and refers back in the alternative to more than one preceding independent or dependent claim.
Multiple Document Interface (MDI) Developed by Microsoft, with menus, buttons, tools, and windows called documents.
Multiple Domain Names The use of several extra domains to provide gateway pages or gateway sites to the main site.
Multiple Doppler Analysis The use of more than one radar (and hence more than one look angle) to reconstruct spatial distributions of the 2D or 3D wind field, which cannot be…
multiple drop array (Abbreviation: MDA). See: microdroplet array.
multiple endocrine adenomatosis (MUL-tih-pul EN-doh-krin A-deh-NOH-muh-TOH-sis) A rare, inherited disorder that affects the endocrine glands and can cause tumors in the parathyroid and…
multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome (MUL-tih-pul EN-doh-krin NEE-oh-PLAY-zhuh SIN-drome) An inherited condition that may result in the development of cancers of the endocrine system.
multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 syndrome (MUL-tih-pul EN-doh-krin NEE-oh-PLAY-zhuh ... SIN-drome) A rare, inherited disorder that affects the endocrine glands and can cause tumors in the…
multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 1 (MEN1) A rare inherited disorder that affects the endocrine glands, which release hormones into the bloodstream.
multiple frequency-shift keying (MFSK) Frequency-shift keying (FSK) in which multiple codes are used in the transmission of digital signals.
multiple homing In telephone systems, the connection of a terminal facility so that it can be served by one or several switching centers.
Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) A reentry vehicle carried by a delivery system that can place one or more reentry vehicles over each of several separate targets.
multiple inheritance The ability of a class or interface to extend more than one class or interface.
Multiple Intercept Defense Capability to make two or more intercepts per target or targets defended.
Multiple Keyword Tags The use of more than one Keywords META tag in order to try to increase the relevancy of the best keywords on a page. This is not recommended.
Multiple Listing Service (MLS) a clearinghouse through which member real estate brokerage firms regularly and systematically exchange information on listings of real estate properties…
multiple media Transmission media using more than one type of transmission path (e.g., optical fiber, radio, and copper wire) to deliver information.
multiple myeloma (MUL-tih-pul MY-eh-LOH-muh) A type of cancer that begins in plasma cells (white blood cells that produce antibodies).
multiple ovulation and embryo transfer (Abbreviation: MOET). A technology by which a single female that usually produces only one or two offspring can produce a litter of offspring.
multiple password policy Enables administrators to configure the Key Management (KM) server to require multiple passwords to perform certain tasks. [Exchange 5.5]
Multiple Phenomenology Observations of potential targets by means of different physical principles and different sensor systems.
Multiple Reentry Vehicle A reentry vehicle of a delivery system, which places more than one reentry vehicle over an individual target.
multiple sclerosis A disorder of the central nervous system marked by weakness, numbness, a loss of muscle coordination, and problems with vision, speech, and bladder…
Multiple Silo Defense Capability to defend two or more silos.
multiple system high availability Cluster technology and architecture that increases the level of availability by grouping systems into a cooperative failover design.
multiple terminal address registration A feature that enables the UPT user to simultaneously register multiple terminal addresses for incoming and/or outgoing UPT calls. [T1.701-1994]
Multiple Titles It used to be possible to repeat the HTML title tag in the header section of a page several times to improve search engine positioning.
Multiple use A combination of balanced and diverse resource uses that takes into account the long-term needs of future generations for renewable and nonrenewable…
Multiple Use Classes Class C is for lands designated either as wilderness or for wilderness study areas. These lands are managed to protect their wilderness values.
Multiple use management Coordinated management of the various surface and subsurface resources, without permanent impairment of the productivity of the land, that will best meet…
Multiple Vortex Tornado A tornado in which two or more condensation funnels or debris clouds are present at the same time, often rotating about a common center or about each…
multiple-boot options The hardware configurations of some computers are able to run different operating system and window manager combinations.
Multiple-purpose reservoir (multipurpose reservoir) A reservoir planned to operate for more than one purpose.
multiple-spot scanning In facsimile systems, scanning performed simultaneously by two or more scanning spots, each one analyzing its fraction of the total scanned area of the…
Multiple-Use MPAs Often employed over larger areas, multiple-use areas allow for integrated management of complete marine ecosystems, usually through a zoning process.
multiplex 1. The simultaneous amplification of a number of amplicons in a single polymerase chain reaction, achieved by including more than one set of primers in…
multiplex (MUX) See multiplexing.
multiplex aggregate bit rate In a time-division multiplexer, the bit rate that is equal to the sum of (a) the input channel data signaling rates available to the user and (b) the rate…
multiplex baseband 1. In frequency-division multiplexing, the frequency band occupied by the aggregate of the signals in the line interconnecting the multiplexing and radio…
multiplex hierarchy In frequency-division multiplexing, the rank of frequency bands occupied: 12 channels group 5 groups (60 channels) super group 5 super groups (300…
multiplex link encryption Encryption in which a single cryptographic device is used to encrypt all of the data in a multiplexed link.
multiplexer (MUX) A device that combines multiple inputs into an aggregate signal to be transported via a single transmission channel. Synonym multiplexing equipment.
multiplexer/demultiplexer (muldem) A device that combines the functions of multiplexing and demultiplexing of digital signals. Note: The term muldem should not be confused with modem.
Multiplexing A laboratory approach that performs multiple sets of reactions in parallel (simultaneously); greatly increasing speed and throughput.
multiplexing (MUXing) The combining of two or more information channels onto a common transmission medium.
multiplexing equipment Synonym multiplexer.
multiplicity A large number or variety.
Multiply Diagnosed A person having multiple morbidities (e.g., substance abuse and HIV infection) (see co-morbidity).
multipoint Synonym multiple.