Tier 3 Non Party CustodianA Tier 3 Non Party Custodian may have knowledge/information and ESI tangentially related to the matter.
Tier 3 Organizational CustodianA Tier 3 Organizational Custodian may have information and ESI tangentially related to the matter.
Tier 3 Third Party CustodianA Tier 3 Third Party Custodian may have knowledge/information and ESI tangentially related to the matter.
TIFFTagged Image File Format - a graphic file format used for storing still-image bitmaps.
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)an electronic copy of a paper document in the form of an image, and as such contains no embedded text, fonts, images, or graphics (cf. PDF format).
TIFF Group III (compression)A one-dimensional compression format for storing black and white images that is utilized by many fax machines. See TIFF.
TIFF Group IV (compression)A two-dimensional compression format for storing black and white images. Typically compresses at a 20-to-1 ratio for standard business documents. See TIFF.
ToggleA switch that is either on or off, and reverses to the opposite when selected.
ToolbarThe row of buttons right below the menu that perform special functions quickly and easily.
topologyThe geometric arrangement of a computer system. Common topologies include a bus (network topology in which nodes are connected to a single cable with…
TrackEach of the series of concentric rings contained on a hard drive platter.
transferIn a transfer, a 401(k) or IRA custodian or trustee moves the assets in your existing account directly to the custodian or trustee of your new account.
Trial GraphicsAnimation, diagrams, visuals, or other persuasive graphics used by lawyers to help explain complex technology, issues or situations to jury members during…
TrialDirectorCase presentation software includes the ability to organize materials to be presented at trial and prepare trial graphics.
True ResolutionThe true optical resolution of a scanner is the number of pixels per inch (without any software enhancements).
TypefaceThere are over 10,000 typefaces available for computers. The general categories are oldstyle (faces have slanted serifs, gradual thick to thin strokes and…
UltraficheMicrofiche which can hold 1,000 documents/sheet as opposed to the normal 270.
Unallocated SpaceThe area of computer media, such as a hard drive, that does not contain normally accessible data.
Unitization Physical and LogicalThe assembly of individually scanned pages into documents. Physical Unitization utilizes actual objects such as staples, paper clips and folders to…
Unstructured Datadata that is not in a delimited format. File types include word processing files, html files (web pages), project plans, presentation files, spreadsheets…
Upgradenew or better version of some hardware or software.
UploadTo send a file from one computer to another via modem, network, or serial cable.
URI (Uniform Resource Indicator)A Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), is a compact string of characters used to identify or name a resource.
URL (Uniform Resource Locators)the addressing system used in the World Wide Web and other Internet resources. The URL contains information about the method of access, the server to be…
User-Added MetadataData or work product created by a user while reviewing a document, including annotations and subjective coding information.
V.32bisThe ITU (see ITU) standard for 14.4 kbs modem communications.
V.34The proposed ITU (see ITU) standard for 28.8 kbs modem communications.
ValidateIn the context of this document, confirm or ensure well grounded logic, and true and accurate determinations.
VAR/VAD/VASDValue-Added Reseller/Value-Added Dealer/Value-Added Specialty Distributor. Companies or people who sell computer hardware or software and add-value in the…
vectorany living creature that transmits an infectious agent to humans.
Vendor-Added MetadataData created and maintained by the electronic discovery vendor as a result of processing the document.
Verbatim CodingExtracting data from documents in a collection in a way that matches exactly as the information appears in the documents.
Version, Record VersionA particular form or variation of an earlier or original record. For electronic records the variations may include changes to file format, metadata or…
VGA (Video Graphics Adapter)A PC industry standard, first introduced by IBM in 1987, for color video displays. The minimum dot (pixel) display is 640 by 480 by 16 colors.
Video Scanner InterfaceA type of device used to connect scanners with computers. Scanners with this interface require a scanner control board designed by Kofax, Xionics or…
Virtual Private NetworkVPN, A virtually private network that is constructed by using public wires to connect nodes
Virus(VY-rus) In medicine, a very simple microorganism that infects cells and may cause disease.
Vital RecordA record that is essential to the organizations operation or to the reestablishment of the organization after a disaster.
Vlog (Videoblog)A vlog is a Weblog that uses video as its primary medium for distributing content.
VolumeVolume is the number of shares traded in a company's stock or in an entire market over a specified period, typically a day.
Volume Boot SectorWhen a partition is formatted to create a volume, a volume boot sector is created to store information about the volume.
VPN (Virtual Private Network)A secure network that is constructed by using public wires to connect nodes. For example, there are a number of systems that enable creation of networks…
WAVFile extension name for Windows sound files. .WAV files can reach 5 Megabytes for one minute of audio.
Web siteA collection of Uniform Resource Indicators (URIs, including URLs (Uniform Resource Locators)) in the control of one administrative entity.
Windows MailMicrosoft e-mail program included in Windows Vista as a successor to Outlook Express.
Windows Swap (Page) FileMicrosoft Windows-based computer operating systems utilize a special file as a "scratch pad" to write data when additional random access memory is needed…
WipeSlang term for deliberately overwriting a piece of media and removing any trace of files or files fragments.
Workflow, Ad HocA simple manual process by which documents can be moved around a multi-user review system on an as-needed basis.
Workflow, Rule-BasedA programmed series of automated steps that route documents to various users on a multi-user review system.
WorkgroupA group of computer users connected to share individual talents and resources as well as computer hardware and software often to accomplish a team goal.
World Wide WebThe WWW is made up of all of the computers on the Internet which use HTML-capable software (Netscape, Explorer, etc.) to exchange data.
WORM (Write Once Read Many)Data storage devices (e.g. CD-ROMs) where the space on the discs can only be written once. The data is permanently stored.
WORM DiscsWrite Once Read Many Discs. A popular archival storage media during the 1980s. Acknowledged as the first optical discs, they are primarily used to store…
WWWWorld Wide Web. The WWW is made up of all of the computers on the Internet which use HTML-capable software (Netscape, Explorer, etc.) to exchange data.
WYSIWYGWhat You See Is What You Get Display and software technology which shows on the computer screen exactly what will print.
ZIPAn open standard for compression and decompression used widely for PC download archives.
Zip DrivesA brand-name magnetic storage device that can hold between 100 and 250 megabytes of data.
Zone OCRAn add-on feature of the imaging software that populates document templates by reading certain regions or zones of a document, and then placing the text…