coaxial cable (coax)A cable consisting of a center conductor surrounded by an insulating material and a concentric outer conductor and optional protective covering, all of…
code bookDocument containing plain text and code equivalents in a systematic arrangement, or a technique of machine encryption using a word substitution technique.
code characterA character that (a) is used to represent a discrete value or symbol and (b) is derived in accordance with a code.
code conversionConversion of signals, or groups of signals, in one code into corresponding signals, or groups of signals, in another code. 2.
code elementOne of a set of parts of which the characters in a given code may be composed.
code generatorA system that writes code for you in a low-level language, such as code to implement the backend of a compiler. See "program generator".
code group[A] group of letters, numbers, or both in a code system used to represent a plain text word, phrase, or sentence.
Code HolderAn assignee of an NXX code which was allocated by the CO Code Administrator. When an NXX Code becomes pooled, the Code Holder becomes the LERG Assignee
code pageOrdered set of characters in which a numeric index (code point) is associated with each character of a particular writing system.
code pointNumeric value in Unicode encoding or in a code page; corresponds to a character.
code restrictionA service feature by which certain terminals are prevented from accessing certain features of the network.
code setThe complete set of representations defined by a particular code and language.
code structureThe basic characteristics of a code: its length and generic representation. [T1.238-1994/97] [T1.266-2000]
code subpatternA "regular expression" subpattern whose real purpose is to execute some Perl code, for example, the (?{...}) and (??{...}) subpatterns.
Code TemplateA software tool used to develop a module for multiple general applications.
code vocabulary[A] set of plain text words, numerals, phrases, or sentences for which code equivalents are assigned in a code system. [INFOSEC-99]
code wordIn a code, a word that consists of a sequence of symbols assembled in accordance with the specific rules of the code and assigned a unique meaning.
code-division multiple access (CDMA)A coding scheme, used as a modulation technique, in which multiple channels are independently coded for transmission over a single wideband channel.
code-transparent data communicationA mode of data communication that uses protocols that do not depend for their correct functioning on the data character set or data code used.
codebaseWorks together with the code attribute in the <APPLET> tag to give a complete specification of where to find the main applet class file: code specifies…
codecAcronym for coder-decoder. 1. An assembly consisting of an encoder and a decoder in one piece of equipment. 2.
coded character setA character set established in accordance with unambiguous rules that define the character set and the one-to-one relationships between the characters of…
coded imageA representation of a display image in a form suitable for storage and processing.
coded setA set of elements onto which another set of elements has been mapped according to a code.
codingLitigation Support: Automated or human process through which documents are examined and evaluated using predetermined codes, and the results of those…
CoherenceThe matching, in space (transverse coherence) or time (temporal coherence), of the wave structure of different parallel rays of a single frequency of…
coherence areaPertaining to an electromagnetic wave, the area of a surface perpendicular to the direction of propagation, over which the electromagnetic wave maintains…
coherent differential phase-shift keying (CDPSK)Phase-shift keying (a) that is used for digital transmission, (b) in which the phase of the carrier is discretely modulated in relation to the phase of a…
coherent pulse operationIn pulsed carrier transmission, a method of operation in which a fixed phase relationship of the carrier wave is maintained from one pulse to the next.
COILAs a component of a heating or cooling appliance, rows of tubing or pipe with fins attached through which a heat transfer fluid is circulated and to…
COLDcomputer-output laser disk See enterprise report management (ERM).
Cold Fusiona web scripting language with limited capabilities, mostly centered around database access. ColdFusion program files are saved on the web server with a .
Cold SiteAn alternative facility that is void of any resources or equipment and that can be used as a backup site for disaster recovery See also hot site and warm…
cold standbyPertaining to spare electronic equipment that is available for substitute use, but is not powered or warmed up and ready for use.
cold start[In security, a] procedure for initially keying crypto-equipment. [INFOSEC-99]
collaboration historyA document that shows all collaborative activity, such as e-mail, saved chats, and work in shared documents, that transpired between one user and a…
collapseAn action that hides documents under categories or hides response documents under main documents in a view.
collateTo combine documents from two or more sets into one set that has a specified order
collating sequenceThe order into which characters sort. This is used by "string" comparison routines to decide, for example, where in this glossary to put "collating…
CollectionThe capture or obtaining of plant or animal specimens. This can include obtaining specimens for scientific study, pets, or illegal trade.
Collection-level securityThe application tier will assign different authorization levels to various collections within the search index.
collective routingRouting in which a switching center automatically delivers messages to a specified list of destinations.
collimationThe process by which a divergent or convergent beam of electromagnetic radiation is converted into a beam with the minimum divergence or convergence…
collimatorA device that renders divergent or convergent rays more nearly parallel. Note: The degree of collimation (parallelism) should be stated.
collinear antenna arrayAn array of dipole antennas mounted in such a manner that every element of each antenna is in an extension, with respect to its long axis, of its…
CollisionThis benefit pays to repair damage to your car as a result of an accident. Most banks or lenders require you to buy this coverage to receive a car loan.
CollocationThe physical placement of two or more detachments, units, organizations, or facilities at a specifically defined location.
color balancingIn color television technology, a calibration process involving adjustment of the relative amplitudes of the signal levels representing the tristimulus…
color bar test signalThe color bar test signal shown in the associated figure, consists of discrete steps of chroma and luminance levels that produce eight different colors…
color bars1. In color television technology, any of several electronically generated video test patterns displayed as vertical bars of usually equal width, and of…
color burstIn analog color television technology, a signal consisting of several (8 to 10 in NTSC) cycles of unmodulated color subcarrier, superimposed at a…
color codinguse of color as an identifying aid in a filing system
color correctionIn television and computer graphics, the electronic adjustment of a color reproduction process to improve the perceived-color conformity of the…
color decoderIn color television technology, of a receiver, the circuitry that separates the chroma information from the video (gray-scale) information and processes…
color errorsIn video systems, distortion of hues in all or a portion of the received image.
color phaseIn color television technology, the instantaneous phase of the chroma signal with respect to that of the color burst signal.
color processingIn color television technology, electronic alteration of the color information content to effect a change in the color balance of the video signal.