small nuclear RNA(Abbreviation: snRNA ). RNA transcripts of 100-300 bp that associate with proteins to form small nuclear ribonucleoprotein particles.
Small nuclear RNA (snRNA)Short RNA transcripts of 100-300 bp that associate with proteins to form small nuclear ribonucleoprotein particles (snRNPs), which participate in RNA…
Small OpticsPrecision mirrors or refractors, less than 1 meter, and related technology, for precise pointing and tracking from/to relatively small vehicles separated…
Small order execution system (SOES)The small order execution system automatically routes, executes, reports, and compares market and limit orders between 100 and 1,000 shares in Nasdaq…
Small PetsAn animal following the player around. While this does not directly influence the player or monsters, it is cool to have around, especially the rare ones.
Small power producer (SPP)Under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA), a small power production facility (or small power producer) generates electricity using waste…
Small-capitalization stockShares of relatively small publicly traded corporations with a total market capitalization of less than $2.
smallmouth bassA black bass, primarily bronze in color, whose jaw does not extend beyond the eye and is found in clear rivers and lakes.
SMARTStandards, Mentor, Attempt, Review, Transition -- an informal development program used for USPTO's OCIO employees that identifies standards to work…
Smart CardA credit card size device which contains a microprocessor, memory and a battery.
Smart ChecklistDestroy, disrupt, damage or destroy BMC3 tool for BMD warfighters .
Smart EnergyIs the use of renewable resources to create electricity and to heat and cool buildings, as well as more efficient use of energy through conservation and…
Smart GrowthWell-planned development that protects open space and farmland, revitalizes communities, keeps housing affordable and provides more transportation choices.
smart hostA designated server through which Exchange routes all outgoing messages. The smart host then makes the remote connection.
Smart WindowA term used to describe a technologically advanced window system that contains glazing that can change or switch its optical qualities when a low voltage…
SmartFilterSoftware that restricts access to Web sites. It identifies the sites that contain content in various categories, maintains lists of those sites in control…
SMILAcronym for synchronized multimedia integration language. A protocol for downloading digitized streams or audio/video data files in the absence of a…
SmishingA combination of “SMS” and phishing. Smishing uses cell phone text messages or SMS (Short Message Service) to deliver a message in order to get you to…
SmogA visible haze caused by particulate matter and ground-level ozone.
Smoke(abbrev. K) Smoke in various concentrations can cause significant problems for people with respiratory ailments.
Smoke DispersalDescribes the ability of the atmosphere to ventilate smoke. Depends on the stability and winds in the lower layers of the atmosphere, i.e.
Smoke ManagementThe use of meteorology, fuel moisture, fuel loading, fire suppression and burn techniques to keep smoke impacts from prescribed fires within acceptable…
smoldering leukemiaA group of diseases in which the bone marrow does not make enough healthy blood cells. Also called myelodysplastic syndromes and preleukemia.
smoldering myeloma(... MY-eh-LOH-muh) A very slow-growing type of myeloma in which abnormal plasma cells (a type of white blood cell) make too much of a single type of…
SmoltLife stage of anadromous fish; sub-adult salmon or steelhead ready to begin journey to ocean.
SmoltificationProcess of physical changes anadromous fish must go through which allows them to adapt to salt water environments.
Smooth CallTo call. Smooth call often implies slow playing a strong hand. Example: "I flopped the nut flush but just smooth called when the guy in front of me bet -…
smooth EarthIdealized surfaces, such as water surfaces or very level terrain, having radio horizons that are not formed by prominent ridges or mountains but are…
Smoothed Sunspot NumberAn average of 13 monthly RI numbers, centered on the month of concern.
SMP (Symmetric Multiprocessing)A computer architecture that utilizes multiple CPUs to complete individual processes simultaneously.
SMP (Symmetric Multiprocessor)A multiprocessor architecture in which two or more processors are connected to a single pool of shared memory. See also Uniprocessor (UP).
SMPTEAbbreviation for the Society of Motion Pictures and Television Engineers.
SMR CodeSource, Maintenance, and Recoverability Code (ILS term).
SMS (Short Message Service)Short Message Service (SMS) is a point-to-point service similar to paging for sending text messages of up to 160 characters to mobile phones.
SMS (Storage Management Subsystem)takes over many storage management tasks that were previously performed manually, such as such as space management, backup processing, and data set…
SMS/800 Help DeskThe organization that administers the SMS/800 system for the centralized management of Toll Free numbers.
SMShingExactly like Phishing, however instead of email being used, SMS (text) messages are sent to the victims cell phone, which lead them to the fake webpage.
SMTPSimple Mail Transfer Protocol (computer term).
SMTP AuthenticationWhen the mail server requires an email address and password that matches an account in order to send mail, as opposed to requiring just an email address.
SMTP connectorA software component that represents a logical path between a source and a destination for the purpose of transmitting Simple Mail Transfer Protocol…
SMTP mail serverAn e-mail server that uses the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP). SMTP is a member of the TCP/IP suite of protocols that governs the exchange of…
SMTSSpace and Missile Tracking System (formerly called Brilliant Eyes).
SMW(Special Marine Warning) - A warning product issued for potentially hazardous weather conditions usually of short duration (up to 2 hours) producing…
SN-38 liposome(...LY-poh-SOME) A form of the anticancer drug irinotecan that is contained in very tiny, fat-like particles.
SNAAbbreviation for systems network architecture. A proprietary communications architecture.
SnagAny standing dead, partially dead or defective tree. A hard snag is composed primarily of sound wood.
snaggingA method of catching fish by jerking an unbaited hook through the water. In Arizona, snagging is not legal except for carp.
snakingA system of filing records continuously, from one row to another, in a winding format
snap-inA type of tool that you can add to a console supported by Microsoft Management Console (MMC).
Snap-shotSnap-shot method of determining dependency permits an employer to calculate dependency based upon full-time employees, without consideration for part-time…
SnapCopyA software feature that enables you to copy one volume to another through the vol copy command set. Developed by Network Appliance.
SnapManager for ExchangeA suite of products that provide rapid data recovery for Microsoft Exchange, back up files without interrupting e-mail service, and enable efficient…
SnapMirrorA product that performs automated file system replication of a volume onto the same or a separate disk or filer. Developed by Network Appliance.
snappingThe process of moving a feature to coincide exactly with coordinates of another feature within a specified snapping distance, or tolerance.
SnapRestoreA product that restores an entire volume to the state recorded in a previously taken snapshot. Developed by Network Appliance.
snapshotAmazon Elastic Block Store creates snapshots or backups of your volumes and stores them in Amazon S3.
Snapshot reserveThe portion of a volume's disk space that is reserved for snapshots.
Snapshot TechnologyA technology that takes point-in-time images of a file system, allowing the system to be rolled back to a specific time in case of disaster.
SnareRefers to spells and abilities that slow down or completely stop a target's movement.
sneak currentIn a communications circuit, an anomalous current that presents no immediate danger, but may cause improper operation or damage.
sneak current protectionApplication of a protective device that is intended to limit currents that are too small to operate fuse links, stub cables, or the fuse of a fused…
Snell's lawA law of geometric optics that defines the amount of bending that takes place when a light ray strikes a refractive boundary, e.g.
SnET2An anticancer drug that is also used in cancer prevention. It belongs to the family of drugs called photosensitizing agents.
SNIAStorage Networking Industry Association. An organization dedicated to the advancement and development of standards for network storage.
SNIA (Storage Networking Industry Association)"Storage Networking Industry Association" is an association ofproducers and consumers of storage networking products, whosegoal is to further storage…
SnifferThe name of the filter program used by the Infoseek search engine to prevent spamdexing.
Sniffer scripta small program or script that detects which web browser software an Internet user is using and then serves up the particular browser-specific cascading…
SNIPEOBSOLETE. SDI System Network Processor Engine.