micro instanceA type of EC2 instance that is more economical to use if you have occasional bursts of high CPU activity.
micro-chipA small electronic device used to build computers and other electronic equipment.
micro-mainframe linkA physical or logical connection established between a remote microprocessor and mainframe host computer for the express purpose of uploading…
microbendIn an optical waveguide, sharp curvatures involving local axial displacements of a few micrometers and spatial wavelengths of a few millimeters.
microbend lossIn an optical fiber, the optical power loss caused by a microbend. [2196]
microcodeA sequence of microinstructions that is fixed in storage that is not program-addressable, and that performs specific processing functions.
microcomputerA computer (a) in which the processing unit is a microprocessor and (b) that usually consists of a microprocessor, a storage unit, an input channel, and…
microficheSheet microfilm (4 by 6) containing reduced images of 270 pages or more in a grid pattern.
microfilmA high-resolution film in roll form containing microimages To record microimages on film See also diazo microfilm, silver halide microfilm, and storage…
microfilm jacketA flat, transparent, plastic carrier with single or multiple film channels made to hold single or multiple film strips
microfilm readerA device that enlarges microimages for viewing, usually consisting of a light source, illuminating optics, microfilm holder, lens, and a screen
microfilm reader/printerA microfilm reader that has the capability of producing a hard copy of the enlarged image
microfinishing filmA film of dimensionally stable plastic, to which are adhered carefully graded abrasive or polishing powders, i.e.
microformAny miniaturized form containing micro images, such as microcards, microfiche, microfilm and aperture cards.
microformsGeneric term for all media containing microimages, such as microfilm or microfiche
micrographicstechnology and processes used to record information on microforms
microimageAn image too small to be read without magnification
microinstructionAn instruction that controls data flow and instruction-execution sequencing in a processor at a more fundamental level than machine instructions.
microkernelA small base of code running at the highest hardware privilege level. A microkernel is responsible for sharing CPU and memory (and sometimes other…
MicroprocessorA processor on the RAID card which performs all RAID management functions.
microprogramA sequence of microinstructions that are in special storage where they can be dynamically accessed to perform various functions.
MicrosoftMaker of the popular Windows operating system and Internet Explorer browser.
Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE)A data store based on Microsoft SQL Server technology, but designed and optimized for use on smaller computer systems, such as a single user computer or a…
Microsoft DigestA security support provider (SSP) that implements the Digest Access protocol. Microsoft Digest provides a simple challenge-response mechanism for…
Microsoft Exchange Hosted ServicesA set of four distinct hosted services: Hosted Filtering, which helps organizations protect themselves from e-mail-borne malware; Hosted Archive, which…
Microsoft Exchange Mailbox AssistantsThe process that runs on a Mailbox server and performs background processing of mailboxes in the Exchange store. [Exchange 2007]
Microsoft Exchange Troubleshooting AssistantA Microsoft Exchange tool that is used to automatically determine what set of data is required to troubleshoot symptoms that are identified.
Microsoft Mail ConnectorAn Exchange component that provides connectivity to Microsoft Mail for PC Networks gateways and Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks (also known as…
Microsoft Management ConsoleA Microsoft management display framework that provides a unified view for administering multiple integrated network applications.
microwave (mw)Loosely, an electromagnetic wave having a wavelength from 300 mm to 10 mm (1 GHz to 30 GHz).
Mid-Course Defense Segment (MDS)The portion of the BMDS that defeats ballistic missiles during the period of flight between boost and atmospheric reentry.
mid-term retentionretention of a record for more than ten years but usually less than fifty years (overlapping with long-term retention).
Midcourse (MC) PhaseThat portion of a ballistic missile's trajectory between the boost phase and the reentry phase when reentry vehicles and penaids travel at ballistic…
Midcourse GuidanceThe guidance applied to a missile between termination of the boost phase and the start of the terminal phase of flight. 182
Midcourse Space Experiment (MSX)Designed to provide demonstrations of midcourse acquisition and tracking from space, technology integration of optics, focal plane arrays, signal…
middle-digit filingA numeric filing system in which the middle digits are used as the finding aid to organize the filing system See also primary-digit filing and…
MIDletA MIDlet is an application written for MIDP. MIDlet applications are subclasses of the javax.microedition.midlet.MIDlet class that is defined by MIDP.
MIDlet suiteMIDlets are packaged and distributed as MIDlet suites. A MIDlet suite can contain one or more MIDlets.
mileageIn telecommunications, a specified distance used in tariff calculations, i.e., toll charge calculations.
Milestone Decision AuthorityThe individual designated in accordance with criteria established by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology to approve entry of an…
Milestones (MS)Major decision points that separate the phases of an acquisition program.
Military CapabilityThe ability to achieve a specified wartime objective (win a war or battle, destroy a target set). It includes four major components: a).
military common emergency frequencyA frequency that (a) is used by all military units that are equipped to operate at that frequency or in the band in which that frequency lies and (b) is…
Military Operational RequirementsThe formal expression of a military need, the response to which results in development or acquisition of items, equipment, or systems.
Military RequirementAn established need justifying the timely allocation of resources to achieve a capability to accomplish approved military objectives, missions, or tasks.
Military Satellite (MILSAT)A satellite used for military purposes, such as navigation or intelligence gathering. 183
Military Strategy SelectionThe determination of: (1) what targets to defend and their priorities in order to achieve the selected national strategy, and (2) the type of attackers…
Military UtilityThe military worth of a system performing its mission in a competitive environment, including versatility (or potential) of the system.
millimeter waveLoosely, an electromagnetic wave having a wavelength from 1 mm to 0.1 mm (300 GHz to 3000 GHz).
MILOGSMarine Integrated Logistics System (USMC term).