Turning point (transfer point)A point whose elevation is taken from two or more instrument positions to determine their height in relation to each other.
turnkeyPertaining to a procurement process that (a) includes contractual actions at least through the system, subsystem, or equipment installation phase and (b)…
Turnkey systemA system which is built, engineered, and installed to the point of readiness for operation by the owner.
TurnoutA structure used to divert water from a supply channel to a smaller channel.
turnoverIn Arizona's warmwater lakes, a turnover is typically experienced in the fall and is a phenomenon associated with thermoclines.
Turnover ratioA mutual fund's turnover ratio measures the percentage of holdings that the fund sells, or turns over, in a year.
turntableAn INFO file containing the turn impedances between pairs of network links. There can be sixteen possible turn impedances between four network links…
TURPA surgical procedure to remove tissue from the prostate using an instrument inserted through the urethra.
TurretA small tower, usually supported by corbels.
TWEBTranscribed Weather Broadcasts - This NWS aviation product is similar to the Area Forecast (AF) except information is contained in a route format.
Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit (TEU)The standard measurement of containerized cargo. One TEU generally represents a single container measuring 20 feet long, 8 feet wide and 8.5 feet high.
TwilightThe average time of civil twilight, which is the time between civil dawn and sunrise in the morning, and between sunset and civil dusk in the evening.
twinOne of two individuals originating from the same zygote.
twin cableA cable composed of two parallel conductors separated from each other by a ribbon-like insulator or encased by a foam insulator. Synonym twin-lead.
TwinkA low level character who has been made more powerful by higher level characters, usually by getting stronger armor and weapons than the character would…
TwinningDevelopment of monozygotic twins, that is, when a very early embryo separates into two pieces, each of which continues development, so that two embryos…
twinplexA frequency-shift-keyed (FSK) carrier telegraphy system in which four unique tones, i.e.
twistIn telephony, a change, as a function of temperature, in the shape of the frequency-vs.-attenuation response curve, i.e.
twisted pairA pair of individually insulated conductors (wires) twisted together and treated as an entity in the transmission of electrical signals or power (e.g.
twisted pair (TP)A type of wire generally used for telephone and network cabling.
TwisterIn the United States, a colloquial term for a tornado.
twistieA triangle that a user clicks to collapse or expand sections in Notes documents and categories or responses in Notes views.
Two paira hand containing two pairs of cards, each of the same value, irrespective of suit
Two Step MortgageAn adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) that has one interest rate for the first five to seven years of its term and a different interest rate for the remainder…
Two- to Four- Family PropertyA residential property that provides living space (dwelling units) for two to four families, although ownership of the structure is evidenced by a single…
Two-Axis TrackingA solar array tracking system capable of rotating independently about two axes (e.g., vertical and horizontal).
two-factor authenticationAn authentication method that requires two authentication methods, which may include something the user provides, such as certificates; something the user…
two-out-of-five codeA binary-coded decimal notation in which (a) each decimal digit is represented by a binary numeral consisting of five binary digits of which two are of…
two-part codeCode consisting of an encoding section, in which the vocabulary items (with their associated code groups) are arranged in alphabetical or other systematic…
two-person controlContinuous surveillance and control of positive control material at all times by a minimum of two authorized individuals, each capable of detecting…
two-person integrity (TPI)[A] system of storage and handling designed to prohibit individual access to certain COMSEC keying material by requiring the presence of at least two…
two-pilot regulationIn frequency-division multiplexed (FDM) systems, the use of two pilot frequencies within a band so that the differential change in attenuation with…
Two-Ribbon FlareIn solar-terrestrial terms, a flare that has developed as a pair of bright strands (ribbons) on both sides of the main inversion ("neutral") line of the…
Two-settlement systemA system under which the price for electricity on any given day is established and settled both on a day-ahead and a real-time basis.
Two-Tank Solar SystemA solar thermal system that has one tank for storing solar heated water to preheat the water in a conventional water heater.
two-tone keyingIn telegraphy systems, keying in which the modulating wave causes the carrier to be modulated with a single tone for the "mark" and modulated with a…
two-way trustA trust relationship between two domains in which both domains trust each other. For example, domain A trusts domain B, and domain B trusts domain A.
two-way trust relationshipA trust relationship between two domains in which both domains trust each other. For example, domain A trusts domain B, and domain B trusts domain A.
two-wire circuitAlso 2-wire circuit. A full-duplex communications circuit that utilizes only two metallic conductors, e.g., a single twisted pair.
Two-Year Home-Country Physical Presence RequirementThis refers to (J) exchange visitors who are required to return to their home country for two years at the end of their exchange visitor program, under U.
twos-complement notationIn twos-complement notation, the most significant bit in an integer value is used as the sign bit.
TykerbA drug used with another anticancer drug to treat breast cancer that is HER2 positive and has advanced or metastasized (spread to other parts of the body)…
tympanitesSwelling of the abdomen caused by gas in the intestines or peritoneal cavity. Also called meteorism.
type 1 diabetesA condition in which the pancreas makes so little insulin that the body can’t use blood glucose as energy.
Type 1 Interconnection Service ProviderA wireless SP that utilizes Type 1 (trunk side with line treatment) interconnection with another SP's end office switch.
type 1 productClassified or controlled cryptographic item for securing classified and sensitive U.S. Government information, when appropriately keyed.
type 2 diabetesA condition in which the body either makes too little insulin or can’t use the insulin it makes to use blood glucose as energy.
type 2 productUnclassified cryptographic equipment, assembly, or component, endorsed by the National Security Agency, for use in national security systems as defined in…
type 3 algorithm[A] cryptographic algorithm that has been registered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and published as a Federal Information…
type 3 serotonin receptor antagonist(...SAYR-uh-TOH-nin reh-SEP-ter an-TAG-uh-nist) A type of drug used to treat certain types of irritable bowel syndrome and relieve nausea and vomiting.
type 4 algorithm[An] unclassified cryptographic algorithm that has been registered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), but not published as a…
Type A - System SpecificationStates all necessary requirements in terms of performance, including test provisions to assure that all requirements are achieved.
Type B - Development SpecificationStates all necessary requirements in terms of performance. Essential physical constraints are included.
Type C - Product SpecificationProduct specifications are applicable to any item below the system level, and may be oriented toward procurement of a product through specification of…
type C thymomaA rare type of thymus gland cancer. It usually spreads, has a high risk of recurrence, and has a poor survival rate.
type castingConverting data from one type to another. C permits this. Perl does not need it. Nor want it.
Type I ErrorAn error that occurs in a statistical test when a true claim is (incorrectly) rejected.
Type I, II, III, IV(In solar-terrestrial terms) -Emissions of the sun in radio wavelengths from centimeters to dekameters, under both quiet and disturbed conditions. Type I.
Type Ia SupernovaSupernova formed from the explosion of an old, compact star (white dwarf). Used as standard candles as they have uniform intrinsic brightness.
Type II ErrorAn error that occurs in a statistical test when a false claim is (incorrectly) not rejected.
Type of PurchaserIf you sell a loan in the same calendar year in which it was originated or purchased, you must identify the type of purchaser to whom it was sold.
Type-1A diabetesA form of insulin dependent diabetes, usually becoming evident in childhood, resulting from an autoimmune reaction that destroys the pancreatic beta…
typed lexicalA "lexical variable" that is declared with a "class" type: my Pony $bill.
Typed LiteralA string combined with a datatype URI in order to express information about the datatype of the literal i.e. weight, length, height.
typed markterm no longer in use -- see standard character drawing
TypefaceThere are over 10,000 typefaces available for computers. The general categories are oldstyle (faces have slanted serifs, gradual thick to thin strokes and…
typeglobUse of a single identifier, prefixed with *. For example, *name stands for any or all of $name, @name, %name, &name, or just name.