privateA Java keyword used in a method or variable declaration. It signifies that the method or variable can only be accessed by other elements of its class.
Private CloudA cloud computing-like environment within the boundaries of an organization and typically for its exclusive usage.
private dataAccording to UCA 63G-2-302, data on an individual collected and maintained by a governmental entity, necessary for the administration of government…
private exchange (PX)A private telecommunication switch that usually includes access to the public switched network.
private folderA folder that users design and save for their own use in a Notes application
private information storeThe part of the information store that maintains information in users' mailboxes. [Exchange 5.5]
private IP addressAll EC2 instances are assigned two IP addresses at launch, which are directly mapped to each other through Network Address Translation (NAT): a private…
private keyIn secure communication, an algorithmic pattern used to encrypt messages that only the corresponding public key can decrypt.
private line1. In telephone industry usage, a service that involves dedicated circuits, private switching arrangements, predefined transmission paths, or combination…
private line serviceA service for communications between specified locations for a continuous period or for regularly recurring periods at stated hours. [47 CFR Pt.36-A] 2.
Private NetworksPrivate networks are composed of stations which are not directly accessible from all PSTN stations via the use of NANP E.164 numbers.
private NS/EP telecommunications servicesNon-common-carrier telecommunications services, including private line, virtual private line, and private switched network services.
private prime factorsIn cryptographic applications, the two prime numbers, namely p and q, whose product pq is the modulus n. [After X9.31]
private recordRecord in the private sector as opposed to a record in the public (government) sector See also public record.
private recordsthe records of any non-governmental corporate entity or individual.
private subnetA VPC subnet whose instances cannot be reached from the Internet.
private viewA view that users design and save for their own use in a Notes application.
Private Web PartA Web Part added to a Web Part Page by a user who is working on the page in personal view.
privilegeA benefit or advantage to certain persons beyond the advantages of other persons, i.e., an exemption, immunity, power, etc.
privilege isolationA window manager subsystem that blocks applications at a lower UI privilege level from sending messages to or hooking threads belonging to processes with…
privileged accessExplicitly authorized access of a specific user, process, or computer to a computer resource(s). [INFOSEC-99]
Privileged AccountsIndividuals who have access to set access rights for users on a given system. Sometimes referred to as system or network administrative accounts.
privileged recordA record that contains information that is accessible only to those authorized to view it See also classified record, confidential record, and restricted…
PrivilegesA clinician's right to practice his or her profession, such as medicine or surgery, at a particular hospital or health care facility.
PROProfessional anglers: those elite fishermen who make a living at fishing, typically by fishing tournaments.
pro forma messageA standard form of message, that has elements that usually are understood by prearrangement among the originator, the addressee, and the communications…
Probability of DamageThe probability that damage will occur to a target expressed as a percentage or as a decimal.
Probability of Detection(1) The probability that the search object will be detected under given conditions if it is in the area searched.
Probability of DiscriminationThis is the probability that an object, which is threatening will be correctly identified.
Probability of False Alarm(1) For a single sensor this is the probability that an object will be detected when no object is present.
Probability of KillThe lethality of a weapon system. Generally refers to armaments (i.e. missiles, ordnance, etc.
ProbeA sequence of DNA or RNA, labeled or marked with a radioactive isotope, used to detect the presence of complementary nucleotide sequences. See Nucleotide.
probe classA class that is added to an ontology for the sole purpose of checking the consistency of an ontology.
ProcActivate. Example: A weapon with a special effect will "proc" every so often.
procedureThe rules for the conduct of a lawsuit; there are rules of civil, criminal, evidence, bankruptcy, and appellate procedure.
procedure-oriented languageA problem-oriented computer programming language that facilitates expressing a procedure in the form of explicit algorithms.
proceed-to-selectIn communications systems operation, pertaining to a signal or event in the call-access phase of a data call, which signal or event confirms the reception…
proceed-to-select signalIn a communications system, a signal that indicates that the system is ready to receive a selection signal.
processA method of making something, a process of operating something or a process of using something. Under U.S. law, one of the statutory classes of inventions.
process access tokenA data structure that contains authentication and authorization information for a user.
process computer systemA computer system, with a process interface system, that monitors or controls a technical process.
process controlAutomatic control of a process, in which a computer system is used to regulate the usually continuous operations or processes.
process control equipmentEquipment that measures the variables of a technical process, directs the process according to control signals from the process computer system, and…
process control systemA system consisting of a computer, process control equipment, and possibly a process interface system.
process gainIn a spread-spectrum communications system, the signal gain, signal-to-noise ratio, signal shape, or other signal improvement obtained by coherent band…
process interface systemA functional unit that adapts process control equipment to the computer system in a process computer system.
processingactivities needed to prepare documents for use and/or storage. Generally includes documentation, physical preparation, coding, and filing
processing engine archiveA .pear zip archive file that includes a UIMA analysis engine and all of the resources required to use it for custom analysis in enterprise search.
processing instructionInformation contained in an XML structure that is intended to be interpreted by a specific application.
Processing pipelineSequential stages of processing within the search engine before the creation of final index of the content.
processing unitA functional unit that consists of one or more processors and their internal storage.
processora person who acts as a liason between your Loan Officer and the Underwriter to help facilitate the flow of paperwork which takes you from loan application…
processor outageA situation in which a signaling link becomes unavailable due to factors at a functional level higher than level 2.
procurementIn the Federal Government, the process of obtaining services, supplies, and equipment in conformance with applicable laws and regulations.
procurement lead timeThe interval between the initiation of a procurement action and receipt of the products or services purchased as the result of such action.
Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO)The individual authorized to enter into contracts for supplies and services on behalf of the government by sealed bids of negotiations that is responsible…
ProducibilityThe relative ease of manufacturing an item or system. This relative ease is governed by the characteristics and features of a design that enable…
Producibility ReviewA feasibility review of the design of a specific hardware item or system to determine the relative ease of producing it using available production…
ProductA machine, an article of manufacture or a composition of matter. See Machine, Article of Manufacture, Composition of Matter. MPEP 2106.
Product Baseline(1) Established by the detailed design documentation for each configuration item.
Product Configuration IdentificationThe current approved technical documentation which defines the configuration of a configuration item during the production, operation, maintenance, and…
Product ImprovementEffort to incorporate a configuration change involving engineering and testing on end items and depot repairable components, or changes on other than…
Product ManagerThe individual, designated by a materiel developer, who is delegated authority and assigned responsibility for centralized management of a…
product rationaleA description of the security capabilities of a product, giving the necessary information for a prospective purchaser to decide whether it will help to…
Product Security (PRODSEC)That physical security provided for selected DoD products (major, high cost, politically sensitive systems with significant military value) at Department…
ProductionThe process of delivering to another party, or making available for that partys review, documents deemed responsive to a discovery request.
Production Acceptance Test and EvaluationT&E of production items to demonstrate that items procured fulfill the requirements and specifications of the procuring contract or agreements.
Production and DeploymentNormally the fourth phase in the acquisition process following Milestone III. Systems are procured, items are manufactured, operational units are trained…
Production BaselineThe Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) approved at Milestone III, applicable to the effort in Phase III, Production and Deployment.
Production ControlThe procedure of planning, routing, scheduling, dispatching, and expediting the flow of materials, parts, subassemblies, and assemblies within the plant…
Production FeasibilityThe likelihood that a system design concept can be produced using existing production technology while simultaneously meeting quality, production rate…
Production Qualification Test (PQT)A technical test conducted post MS III to ensure the effectiveness of the manufacturing process, equipment, and procedures.
Production ReadinessThe state or condition or preparedness of a system to proceed into production. A system is ready for production when the producibility of the production…
Production Readiness Review (PRR)A formal examination of a program to determine if the design is ready for production, production-engineering problems have been resolved, and the producer…
profileA sectional view showing grades and distances, usually taken along the centerline.
profile parameter (g)In the power-law index profile of an optical fiber, the parameter, g, that defines the shape of the refractive-index profile.
profilesA profile is a collection of Java APIs that complements one or more Java 2 Platform Editions by adding domain-specific capabilities.
ProfilingMeasuring the characteristics of expected activity so that changes to it can be more easily identified.
Profit ElasticityA measure of the profit potential of different economic conditions based on adjusting price, supply, or other variables to create a different profit…
Prograde OrbitAn orbit having an inclination of between 0 and 90 with the object moving in an easterly direction. (Retrograde Orbit.) 233
Program(1) A DoD acquisition program. (2) As a verb, schedule funds to meet requirements and plans. (3) A major, independent part of a software system.
Program Acquisition CostThe estimated cost of development (RDT&E), procurement, and system specific military construction (MILCON) necessary to acquire the defense system.
program architectureFor a computer program, (a) the structure, relationships, and arrangement of the components of the program, (b) the program interfaces, and (c) the…
Program Budget Decision (PBD)Secretary of Defense decision documents that affirm or change dollar amounts or manpower allowances in the services budget estimate submissions.
Program Change DecisionA decision by SECDEF issued in a prescribed format that authorizes changes in the structure of the FYDP.
Program Change RequestPrepared in a prescribed format, it is a proposal for out-of-cycle changes to data recorded in the approved FYDP.
Program Cost CategoriesResearch, Development, Test, and Evaluation. Appropriations to fund the efforts performed by contractors and government activities, including procurement…
program counterA program counter is an integral part of a computer's Central Processing Unit. It contains a reference to the memory address of the next instruction to be…