recurrence(ree-KER-ents) Cancer that has recurred (come back), usually after a period of time during which the cancer could not be detected.
Recurrence IntervalThe average period in years between storm events equal to or larger than a given amount.
recurrent cancer(ree-KER-ent KAN-ser) Cancer that has recurred (come back), usually after a period of time during which the cancer could not be detected.
Recurrent CostsCosts that are repetitive and occur when an organization produces similar goods or services on a continuing basis.
recursionRecursion results from a method being invoked when an existing call to the same method has not yet returned.
Recusación sin causaEl derecho de una de las partes en un juicio de rechazar a un posible jurado sin dar una razón.
RecusalIs an ethics agreement in which an employee disqualifies himself from acting in official matters involving entities that present a financial conflict of…
RecuseThe process by which a judge is disqualified from hearing a case, on his or her own motion or upon the objection of either party.
RecyclingThe process of converting materials that are no longer useful as designed or intended into a new product.
RED[The] designation applied to information systems, and associated areas, circuits, components, and equipment in which national security information is…
Red BetAn even-money bet that the next number will be red.
red blood cellA cell that carries oxygen to all parts of the body. Also called erythrocyte and RBC.
Red Blood CellsCells that carry oxygen throughout the body (also called erythrocytes).
red cedar(...SEE-der) A type of evergreen tree with hard fragrant wood that is a member of the cypress family.
red cloverTrifolium pratense. A plant with flowers that has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems.
Red Cross SchemeThis is a scheme that uses a charitable entity to disguise a transfer of funds offshore. For example, $1,000,000 is donated to a charitable organization.
red dateThe fruit of the jujube plant. It has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems.
red elmThe inner bark of this plant has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have antioxidant effects.
Red FlagThis a fire weather program which highlights the onset of critical weather conditions conducive to extensive wildfire occurrences.
Red Flag WarningA term used by fire-weather forecasters to call attention to limited weather conditions of particular importance that may result in extreme burning…
Red herringWhen a security is offered to the public for the first time, the underwriter prepares a preliminary prospectus, called a red herring.
RED signal[A] Telecommunications or automated information system signal that would divulge classified information if recovered and analyzed. [NIS] 2.
RED/BLACK concept[The] Separation of electrical and electronic circuits, components, equipment, and systems that handle national security information (RED), in electrical…
Red/Blue ExchangeA process to identify and define potential countermeasures that would degrade aspects of ballistic missile defense.
RedactThe permanent deletion of data from documents. Documents are redacted in order to remove privileged information, maintain privacy, or protect intellectual…
redacted publicationa patent application publication that omits material that was present in the specification or claims of the nonprovisional patent application filed in the…
redactionA portion of an image or document is intentionally concealed to prevent disclosure of specific portions.
REDCAPReal-time Electromagnetic Digitally Controlled Analyzer and Processor (USAF term).
ReddAn individual nest or depression in the gravel excavated by trout other members of the trout and salmon family for depositing eggs.
Redear sunfishCommon name for Lepomis microlophus (Gunther), also called shellcracker and bream.
RedefinitionAn adjustment made to the input-output (I-O) accounts when a secondary product is assumed to have very different inputs than the other products of the…
RedemptionA redemption is the right given to a security holder to sell, at anytime, some or all of his/her units back to the fund for cash.
Redemption feeSome open-end mutual funds impose a redemption fee when you sell shares in the fund, often during a specific, and sometimes brief, period of time after…
RedeploymentRedeployment occurs when sworn officers, currently employed by the grantee law enforcement agency, become available to participate in additional community…
Redeployment TrackingThe process by which COPS MORE grantees measure the time savings achieved as a direct result of the funded technology, equipment, and/or support personnel.
Redeployment Tracking PlanA written document that describes how a COPS MORE grantee administers redeployment tracking.
RedirectA method of alerting browsers and search engines that a page location moved. 301 redirects are for permanent change of location and 302 redirects are used…
redirecting number (RN)A set of digits and related indicators (type of number, numbering plan identification, screening indicator, presentation indicator) that provide numbering…
RedirectionA system profile construction method of starting at a base platform and adding new services by allowing a service component to ask the base platform to…
RedistrictingA process in which the physical boundaries of a voting district are changed.
RedliningThe alleged practice of certain lending institutions of not making mortgage, home improvement, and small business loans in certain neighborhoods-usually…
RedoutThe degradation of infrared sensor resolution due to high-altitude nuclear bursts.
RedressTo set right; to remedy; to compensate; to remove the causes of a grievance.
RedshiftA change in the frequency or wavelength of light. This can arise from motion of the source (Doppler shift), expansion of space, or strong gravitational…
reduced carrier single-sideband emissionA single-sideband emission in which the degree of carrier suppression enables the carrier to be reconstituted and to be used for demodulation. [NTIA] [RR]
reduced carrier transmissionA form of amplitude-modulation in which the carrier is transmitted at a controlled level below that which is required for demodulation, but at a level…
reducerAn executable in the MapReduce process that uses the intermediate results from the mapper and processes them into the final output.
reduction divisionThe first division of meiosis in which the chromosome number is reduced from the somatic to the gametic number.
reduction ratiorelationship between the dimensions of the original or master and the corresponding dimensions of the microfilmed or photocopied image
reduction to practiceThe physical part of the inventive process that completes the process of invention. Until there is a reduction of practice, there is no invention.
Reduction to Practice, ActualBuilding a physical embodiment of an invention and testing it under conditions that would indicate to a person skilled in the art that the invention was…
Reduction to Practice, ConstructiveFiling a patent application that explains how to make and how to use an invention in sufficient detail that a person skilled in the art could practice the…
RedundancyThe inclusion of duplicate or alternate system elements to improve operational reliability by ensuring continued operation in the event that a primary…
redundancy checkA method of verifying that any redundant hardware or software in a communication system is in an operational condition. 2.
redundant array of independent disks (RAID)NetApp appliances use RAID 4, which protects against disk failure by computing parity information based on the contents of all the disks in the array.
redundant codeA code using more signal elements than necessary to represent the intrinsic information. Note: The redundancy may be used for error-control purposes.
redundant valueThe value of a data type that has no use or meaning within a particular context.
Reed-Sternberg cellA type of cell that appears in people with Hodgkin disease. The number of these cells increases as the disease advances.
ReengineeringThe process of examining, altering, and re-implementing an existing computer system to reconstitute it in a new form.
reentrant entity beanAn entity bean that can handle multiple simultaneous, interleaved, or nested invocations that will not interfere with each other.
ReentryThe return of objects originally launched from earth, into the atmosphere.
Reentry AngleElevation angle of velocity vector relative to local horizontal plane when reentering object reaches 92km.
Reentry PhaseThat portion of the trajectory of a ballistic missile or space vehicle where there is a significant interaction of the vehicle and the earths atmosphere.
Reentry Vehicle (RV)(1) Reentry vehicles are objects containing nuclear warheads. They are released from the last stage of a booster rocket or from a post-boost vehicle early…
ReexaminationExamination of the patentability of an invention claimed in an issued U.S. patent at the request of the USPTO, the patent owner or a third party.
reexamination proceedingat any time during the enforceability of a patent any person may file a request for the USPTO to conduct a second examination of any claim of the patent…
refer equitiesFor material which NARA does not have the authority to declassify, the process of consulting with, and requesting declassification authority and…
RefereeA person appointed by the Chief Judge to hear and determine certain cases. Here, the Referee hears any and all cases regarding housing, including eviction…
referenceA document that discloses subject matter that is material to a determination of the patentability of a claimed invention. MPEP 2126, MPEP 2126.
reference analysisA statistical breakdown of requests for records during a specific period to determine usage of individual types of records
reference antennaAn antenna that may be real, virtual, or theoretical, and has a radiation pattern that can be used as a basis of comparison with other antenna radiation…
reference black level[In television,] The level corresponding to the specified maximum excursion of the luminance signal in the black direction. [47CFR]
Reference CharacterA numeral or letter used to identify an element on a patent drawing.
reference circuitA hypothetical circuit of specified equivalent length and configuration, and having a defined transmission characteristic or characteristics, used…
reference clockA clock with which another clock is compared. 2. A clock, usually of high stability and accuracy, used to govern a network of mutually synchronized clocks…
reference color spaceThe geometric representation of colors in three-dimensional space. [CIE 845-03-25] Note: There are three reference spaces recognized by ISO 8613: CMYK…
reference configurationIn ISDN, a combination and arrangement of functional groups and reference points that reflect possible network topology.
reference data transferan information transfer between two server application processes acting cooperatively on instructions from a third application process.
reference fileA file containing non-record copies of documents that is maintained for information purposes See also convenience file and working file.
reference frequencyA standard fixed frequency from which operational frequencies may be derived or with which they may be compared.
Reference Listed Drug (RLD)A Reference Listed Drug (RLD) is an approved drug product to which new generic versions are compared to show that they are bioequivalent.
Reference MarkA relatively permanent point of known elevation which is tied to a benchmark.
reference materialsItems needed in-house to complete work, usually considered as non-records and not included in a records inventory or on a records retention schedule
reference modelA set of conventions and concepts, mutually agreed upon between the information system user and provider communities [POSIX.0].
Reference MonitorThe security engineering term for IT functionality that 1) controls all access, 2) cannot be by-passed, 3) is tamper-resistant, and 4) provides confidence…
reference monitor concept1. An access control concept that refers to monitoring of all accesses to objects by subjects [CESG]. 2.
reference monitoringAn access control concept utilizing an abstract machine to mediate all access to objects by subjects.
reference noiseThe magnitude of circuit noise chosen as a reference for measurement. Note: Many different levels with a number of different weightings are in current…
reference pointIn ISDN, a logical point between two, nonoverlapping functional groups. Note: When equipment is placed at a reference point, that reference point is…
Reference priceThe settlement price of a derivatives contract, based on a particular location and commodity; An estimated electricity offer price based on operating and…
Reference Standarda sample acquired or prepared that has known properties for the purpose of calibrating equipment and/or for use as a control in experiments
reference surfaceIn optical-fiber technology, that surface of an optical fiber that is used to contact the transverse-alignment elements of a component such as a connector…