TPM (Transaction Processing Monitor)Software that allows you to modify an application to store in-flight transactions in an external location until that transaction has been committed to all…
TPMTTotal Preventative Maintenance Time (ILS term).
TPNA form of nutrition that is delivered into a vein. TPN does not use the digestive system.
TPOA substance made by the body that helps make blood cells, especially platelets.
trabectedin(truh-BEK-teh-din) A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It may damage the DNA in cancer cells.
trabecular cancer(truh-BEH-kyoo-ler KAN-ser) A rare type of cancer that forms on or just beneath the skin, usually in parts of the body that have been exposed to the sun.
TraceA hydrograph or similar plot for an extended-range time horizon showing one of many scenarios generated through an ensemble forecast process.
trace element(trays EH-leh-ment) An element found in very small amounts in a given substance. Organisms need certain trace elements to survive.
Trace EvidenceExamples of trace evidence could be hair, fibers, paint chips, glass fragments, etc.
Trace GasAny one of the less common gases found in the Earth's atmosphere. Nitrogen, oxygen, and argon make up more than 99 percent of the Earth's atmosphere.
trace packetIn a packet-switching network, a unique packet that causes a report of each stage of its progress to be sent to the network control center from each…
trace programA computer program that performs a check on another computer program by exhibiting the sequence in which the instructions are executed and usually the…
Traceabilitythe property of a result of a measurement whereby it can be related to appropriate standards, generally international or national standards, through an…
tracerA substance (such as a radioisotope) used in imaging procedures.
tracerouteA utility that records the route of a computer connected to the Internet.
TraceryAn ornamental configuration of curved mullions in a Gothic sash.
trach tube (trake...)A 2-inch- to 3-inch-long curved metal or plastic tube placed in a surgically created opening (tracheostomy) in the windpipe to keep it open.
trachea(TRAY-kee-uh) The airway that leads from the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi (large airways that lead to the lungs). Also called windpipe.
tracheidAn elongated, tapering xylem cell, with lignified pitted walls, adapted for solute conduction and physical support.
trachelectomy(TRAY-kee-LEK-toh-mee) Surgery to remove the cervix (the end of the uterus that forms a canal between the uterus and the vagina).
tracheoesophageal puncture(TRAY-kee-oh-ee-SAH-fuh-JEE-ul PUNK-cher) A small opening made by a surgeon between the esophagus and the trachea.
tracheostomy(TRAY-kee-OS-toh-mee) Surgery to create an opening (stoma) into the windpipe. The opening itself may also be called a tracheostomy.
tracheostomy button(TRAY-kee-OS-toh-mee...) A 0.5-inch- to 1.5-inch-long plastic tube placed in a surgically created opening (tracheostomy) in the windpipe to keep it open.
tracheostomy tube(TRAY-kee-OS-toh-mee...) A 2-inch- to 3-inch-long curved metal or plastic tube placed in a surgically created opening (tracheostomy) in the windpipe to…
tracingThe process of determining which portions of a network connect.
TrackEach of the series of concentric rings contained on a hard drive platter.
Track angleThe angle that the track of a helical scan recording makes to the edge of the tape.
Track AssessmentThe Track Assessment looks for anomalies in an objects track data. An anomaly in the track may indicate a hit.
Track barOften used to change the handling during a race. This offers a way to "tighten" or "loosen" the race car by adjusting the cars rear role center.
Track CorrelationThe combining of track information for identification purposes, using all available data.
track densityThe number of tracks per unit length, measured in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the tracks are read.
Track ExtensionThis term usually applies to improvements in track estimates by use of new data.
Track FileA targets stated estimate, confidence, covariance matrix, and associated LOS measurements with irradiances with confidence of association; or some subset…
Track File-Track HistoryA set of individual track reports on a particular object, which taken together produce useful approximation of that object's future position in space.
Track FormationThe process of determining the track or tracks of detected objects. It is usually a three-step process of data association, track initialization, and…
Track InitiationThe formation of the first or initial estimate for a sensor system of the state vector of an object.
Track SymbologySymbols used to display tracks on a data console or other display device.
Track TellingThe process of communicating air surveillance and tactical data information between command and control systems or between facilities within the systems.
Track, Birth to DeathThe maintenance of an associated track through all phases of flight (i.e., boost to reentry).
TrackbackAutomated notification that another website mentioned your site which is baked into most popular blogging software programs.
trackballA ball that can be rotated about its center and that is used as an input device, e.g., to position a cursor. Synonym control ball.
TrackingThe act of generating and maintaining a time history of an object's position and any other features of interest.
Tracking and PointingOnce a target is detected, it must be followed or tracked. When the target is successfully tracked, a weapon is pointed at the target.
Tracking arrayA PV panel array that follows the path of the sun to maximize the solar radiation incident on the PV surface.
Tracking CookieA cookie placed on a users computer to track the users activity on different Web sites, creating a detailed profile of the users behavior.
tracking errorThe deviation of a dependent variable with respect to a reference function.
tracking modeAn operational mode during which a system is operating within specified movement limits relative to a reference.
Tracking Range (Max)The maximum line of sight distance at which a sensor can maintain track of an object.
Tracking Solar ArrayA solar energy array that follows the path of the sun to maximize the solar radiation incident on the PV surface.
Tracking stockSome corporations issue tracking stock, a type of common stock whose value is linked to the performance of a particular division or business within a…
Tractor gateRectangular gate supported and sealed similar to the paradox gate. Main difference is that the leaf is raised and lowered by a cable hoist, and operated…
Trade dateThe trade date is the day on which you buy or sell a security, option, or futures contract.
trade date v. settlement dateThe trade date is the day a trade is executed. The settlement date is the agreed upon date when payment must be made and/or securities presented.
trade dressa product's design, product packaging, color, or other distinguishing nonfunctional element of appearance -- see TMEP 1202.02 for more
Trade EquityReal Estate or assets given to the seller as part of the down payment for the property.
Trade NameA name used to identify a business entity.
trade secretinformation that companies keep secret to give them an advantage over their competitors
Trade showA product showcase for a specific industry. Generally it is not open to the public.
Trade WindsPersistent tropical winds that blow from the subtropical high pressure centers towards the equatorial low.
trade-area mapA map showing the region from which a store derives a certain percentage of its revenues.
Trademark Manual of Examining ProcedureTMEP - a reference work on the practices and procedures relative to prosecution of applications to register marks in the USPTO.
TraderTraders who are dealers or market makers select the securities in which they will specialize and provide quotes on those securities in the marketplace.
TRADEXTarget Resolution and Discrimination Experiment.
Trading floorThe trading floor is the active trading area of a stock exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Trading paintSlang term used to describe aggressive driving involving a lot of bumping and rubbing.
Trading rangeA trading range means different things on different types of markets. On a stock exchange or over-the-counter market, it's the spread between the highest…
Trading symbolAll companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the American Stock Exchange (AMEX), or the NASDAQ Stock Market are represented by a unique…
Trading volumeTrading volume is the quantity of stocks, bonds, futures contracts, options, or other investments that are bought sold in a specific period of time…
traditional acupuncture(truh-DIH-shuh-nul AK-yoo-PUNK-cher) An ancient form of acupuncture based on the principle that there are five universal elements (wood, fire, earth…
Traditional breedingModification of plants and animals through selective breeding. Practices used in traditional plant breeding may include aspects of biotechnology such as…
traditional Chinese medicine(truh-DIH-shuh-nul chy-NEEZ MEH-dih-sin) A medical system that has been used for thousands of years to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease.
Traditional cultural propertyA property that is eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places because of its association with cultural practices or beliefs of a…
Traditional cultural property (TCP)A site or resource that is eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places because of its association with cultural practices or…
Traditional NeighborhoodsTraditional neighborhood development emphasizes two broad goals: to reduce the destruction of habitat and natural resources, and to reduce dependency on…