Web Services Description Language (WSDL)A language used to describe the actions that a web service can perform, along with the syntax of action requests and responses.
Web Services Notification (WSN)The WS-Notification family of specifications define a pattern-based approach to allowing Web services to disseminate information to one another.
Web Services Resource Framework (WSRF)Web Services Resource Framework (WSRF) is a specification that extends web services for grid applications by giving them the ability to retain state…
Web Services SecurityA series of specifications that describe how to attach signature and encryption headers to Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) messages.
Web siteA collection of Uniform Resource Indicators (URIs, including URLs (Uniform Resource Locators)) in the control of one administrative entity.
Web standardsWeb standards are widely adopted guidelines for CSS, XHTML etc. Web standards help ensure that web sites are accessible on a wide variety of platforms and…
Web Storage SystemA storage platform that provides a single repository for managing multiple types of unstructured information in one infrastructure.
Web televisionThe concept of providing Internet access (usually Web access and e-mail) in a format that can be viewed on a standard television set rather than on the…
Web-BasedAn email account accessible by browsing the worldwide web.
Web-based distributionThe distribution method by which Outlook 2007 or later clients that are working offline or through a dial-up connection access the offline address book…
Web-based EmailAn email account that is accessed through a Web browser. The interface is implemented as a Web site that provides access to the various functions like…
Web2.0Web2.0 refers to the new generation of web based services and communities characterised by participation, collaboration and sharing of information among…
WeblogA weblog, or blog is an online journal. Weblogs are something of a phenomenon and have become increasing mainstream.
WebmasterA person or group of people responsible for the design, implementation, management, and maintenance of a Web site.
WebMDSIn WS MDS, WebMDS is a web-based interface to WSRF resource property information that can be used as a user-friendly front-end to the Index Service or…
WebReady Document ViewingA technology that allows documents to be converted to HTML and displayed in a Web browser when a viewing application is not available. [Exchange 2007]
WebspaceThe virtual space created by the World Wide Web or a subset of that space occupied by a particular Web site. [After Bahorsky]
WedgeThe wedge can be adjusted during a race to slightly change the handling of the car.
wedge resectionA surgical procedure to remove a triangle-shaped slice of tissue. It may be used to remove a tumor and a small amount of normal tissue around it.
Wedge TornadoSlang for a large tornado with a condensation funnel that is at least as wide (horizontally) at the ground as it is tall (vertically) from the ground to…
Wedge, round ofAdjusting the handling of the car by altering pressure on the rear springs.
weed lineAbrupt edge of an aquatic weed-bed caused by a change in depth, bottom type, or other factor.
weed toleranceThe minimum allowable distance between any two vertices along an arc. Weed tolerance is a parameter that can be set before adding arc features.
weedguardA protective device on fishing hooks to prevent picking up weeds.
weedingprocess of identifying and removing unwanted materials from records or files
weedlessA description of a lure designed to be fished in heavy cover with a minimum amount of snagging.
Weep holeA drain embedded in a concrete or masonry structure intended to relieve pressure caused by seepage behind the structure.
WEFAXSystem for transmitting weather charts and imagery via satellite. Occasionally used as an abbreviation for radiofacsimile via HF radio.
weigh-inTerm typically applied to the weighing in of fish at a tournament.
Weighing-Type Precipitation GageA rain gage that weighs the rain or snow which falls into a bucket set on a platform of a spring or lever balance.
WeightThe weight is a value assigned to a spam check according to its validity and competency.
Weighted Average CouponThe weighted average of the stated interest rates on the underlying loans, weighted by the principal balances of the loans.
Weighted Average Life (WAL)average number of years for which each dollar of unpaid principal on a loan or mortgage remains outstanding.
weighted standard work secondA measurement of traffic operating work which is used to express the relative time required to handle the various kinds of calls or work functions, and…
Weighted stock indexIn weighted stock indexes, price changes in some stocks have a much greater impact than price changes in others in computing the direction of the overall…
weighting networkA network having a loss that varies with frequency in a predetermined manner, and which network is used for improving or correcting transmission…
WeirAn overflow structure built across an open channel to raise the upstream water level and/or to measure the flow of water.
WeldTo build up or fasten together metals by bonding on molten metal.
WellA hole or shaft drilled into the earth to get water or other underground substances.
Well fieldArea containing one or more wells that produces usable amounts of water.
Well gradedA good representation in the material of all particle sizes present from the largest to smallest.
Well-baby and Well-child VisitsRoutine doctor visits for comprehensive preventive health services that occur when a baby is young and annual visits until a child reaches age 21.
Well-connectedSufficient connectivity to make your network and Active Directory useful to clients on your network.
well-differentiated lymphocytic lymphoma(LIM-foh-SIH-tik lim-FOH-muh) An indolent (slow-growing) type of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma marked by swollen lymph nodes that usually occurs in people…
well-formedAn XML document that is syntactically correct. It does not have any angle brackets that are not part of tags, all tags have an ending tag or are…
well-known portA port number at which a server offers a familiar service. For instance, 80 is the well-known port number for servers using the HyperText Transfer…
Wellcovorin(well-coh-VOR-in) A drug used to reduce the toxic effects of folic acid antagonists (substances that block the action of folic acid), especially the…
Wellness ProgramsA program intended to improve and promote health and fitness that's usually offered through the work place, although insurance plans can offer them…
WellpointA pipe fitted with a driving point and a fine mesh screen used to remove underground water.
WERWeak Echo Region - Radar term for a region of relatively weak reflectivity at low levels on the inflow side of a thunderstorm echo, topped by stronger…
Wermer syndrome(WER-mer SIN-drome) A rare, inherited disorder that affects the endocrine glands and can cause tumors in the parathyroid and pituitary glands and the…
West African Disturbance LineA line of convection about 300 miles long, similar to a squall line. It forms over west Africa north of the equator and south of 15 degrees North latitude.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI)Also known as Texas Sweet Light, is a type of crude oil used as a benchmark in oil pricing and the underlying commodity of New York Mercantile Exchange's…
West WallThe coast side boundary of the Gulf Stream, typically south of Cape Hatteras. See also North Wall
WesterliesThe prevailing winds that blow from the west in the mid-latitudes.
Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)The Western Area Power Administration markets and delivers reliable, cost-based hydroelectric power and related services within a 15-state region of the…
Western blotA test for detecting the specific antibodies to HIV in a person's blood. It is commonly used to verify positive EIA tests.
Western medicine(... MEH-dih-sin) A system in which medical doctors and other healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and…
Western Systems Coordinating Council (WSCC)The Western System Coordinating Council is a voluntary industry association created to enhance reliability amoung western utilities.
Western Test Range (WTR)Beginning at Vandenberg AFB, CA, this range stretches halfway around the globe where it meets the Eastern Test Range.
Westy WormA brand name of plastic worm with a leadhead that has two exposed hooks already rigged.
Wet Bulb Zero(Abbrev. WBZ) - the height where the wet-bulb temperature goes below 0°C. It is important because WBZ heights between 7000 ft and 10,500 ft (above ground…
Wet FloodproofingAn approach to floodproofing which usually is a last resort. Flood waters are intentionally allowed into the building to minimize water pressure on the…