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multifiber joint An optical splice or connector designed to mate two multifiber cables, providing simultaneous optical alignment of all individual optical fibers.
multiframe In PCM systems, a set of consecutive frames in which the position of each frame can be identified by reference to a multiframe alignment signal.
multifrequency pulsing Synonym multifrequency signaling. See dual-tone multifrequency signaling.
multifrequency signaling Synonym dual-tone multifrequency signaling.
multihosting The ability of a Web server to support more than one Internet address and more than one home page. Also called multihoming.
multijob A job that is itself composed of several executable jobs; these are processed by the MMJS subjob. See also MMJS subjob.
multijob rendezvous A mechanism used by GRAM to synchronize between job processes in a multiprocess job and between.
Multilateration A type of multi-static radar usually employing one transmitter and several receivers for target detection and tracking.
multilayer filter See interference filter.
Multilevel Device A device that is used in a manner that it simultaneously permits access by users with different security clearances and needs-to-know, but prevents users…
multilevel mode [An] Information systems (IS) mode of operation wherein all the following statements are satisfied concerning the users who have direct or indirect access…
multilevel modulation See n-ary code.
multilevel precedence and preemption (MLPP) In military communications, a priority scheme (a) for assigning one of several precedence levels to specific calls or messages so that the system handles…
Multilevel Secure A class of system containing information with different classifications that simultaneously permits access by users with different security clearances and…
multilevel security (MLS) 1. [The] concept of processing information with different classifications and categories that simultaneously permits access by users with different…
Multilevel Security Mode (ADP Security) A mode of operation using an operating system, which provides a capability, that permits various levels and categories or compartments of…
Multilingual User Interface Pack A set of technologies that enable a multilingual Windows installation.
multilink operation In packet-switched networks, the simultaneous use of multiple links for the transmission of different segments of the same message unit.
Multimedia The combined use of different media; integrated video, audio, text and data graphics in digital form.
multimedia communication system A system that handles more than one media stream in a synchronized way from the user's point of view.
Multimodal Biometric System A biometric system in which two or more of the modality components (biometric characteristic, sensor type or feature extraction algorithm) occurs in…
multimode dispersion Incorrect synonym for multimode distortion.
multimode distortion A distortion mechanism, occurring in multimode fibers, in which the signal is spread in time because the velocity of propagation of the optical signal is…
multimode group delay Synonym differential mode delay.
multimode optical fiber An optical fiber that supports the propagation of more than one bound mode. Note: A multimode optical fiber may be either a graded-index (GI) fiber or a…
multipart upload A feature that allows you to upload a single object as a set of parts.
multiparty line Synonym party line.
multipath The propagation phenomenon that results in radio signals' reaching the receiving antenna by two or more paths.
Multipathing Multipathing is the use of redundant storage network components responsible for transfer of data between the server and storage.
Multiple A stock's multiple is its price-to-earnings ratio (P/E). It's figured by dividing the market price of the stock by its earnings.
multiple access The connection of a user to two or more switching centers by separate access lines using a single message routing indicator or telephone number. 2.
multiple association control function (MACF) Represents the rules and regulations governing the coordination of set of peer-to-peer communications within an application entity invocation (AEI). [T1.
multiple call Synonym conference call.
Multiple Component Incident A single incident that encompasses two or more incidents.
multiple data message format (MDMF) A series of data words specifying message type, message length, parameter message(s), and error detection information.
Multiple Document Interface (MDI) (MDI) Developed by Microsoft, with menus, buttons, tools, and windows called documents.
Multiple Domain Names The use of several extra domains to provide gateway pages or gateway sites to the main site.
multiple frequency-shift keying (MFSK) Frequency-shift keying (FSK) in which multiple codes are used in the transmission of digital signals.
multiple homing In telephone systems, the connection of a terminal facility so that it can be served by one or several switching centers.
Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) A reentry vehicle carried by a delivery system that can place one or more reentry vehicles over each of several separate targets.
multiple inheritance The ability of a class or interface to extend more than one class or interface.
Multiple Intercept Defense Capability to make two or more intercepts per target or targets defended.
Multiple Keyword Tags The use of more than one Keywords META tag in order to try to increase the relevancy of the best keywords on a page. This is not recommended.
multiple media Transmission media using more than one type of transmission path (e.g., optical fiber, radio, and copper wire) to deliver information.
multiple password policy Enables administrators to configure the Key Management (KM) server to require multiple passwords to perform certain tasks. [Exchange 5.5]
Multiple Phenomenology Observations of potential targets by means of different physical principles and different sensor systems.
Multiple Reentry Vehicle A reentry vehicle of a delivery system, which places more than one reentry vehicle over an individual target.
Multiple Silo Defense Capability to defend two or more silos.
multiple system high availability Cluster technology and architecture that increases the level of availability by grouping systems into a cooperative failover design.
multiple terminal address registration A feature that enables the UPT user to simultaneously register multiple terminal addresses for incoming and/or outgoing UPT calls. [T1.701-1994]
Multiple Titles It used to be possible to repeat the HTML title tag in the header section of a page several times to improve search engine positioning.
multiple-boot options The hardware configurations of some computers are able to run different operating system and window manager combinations.
multiple-spot scanning In facsimile systems, scanning performed simultaneously by two or more scanning spots, each one analyzing its fraction of the total scanned area of the…
multiplex (MUX) See multiplexing.
multiplex aggregate bit rate In a time-division multiplexer, the bit rate that is equal to the sum of (a) the input channel data signaling rates available to the user and (b) the rate…
multiplex baseband 1. In frequency-division multiplexing, the frequency band occupied by the aggregate of the signals in the line interconnecting the multiplexing and radio…
multiplex hierarchy In frequency-division multiplexing, the rank of frequency bands occupied: 12 channels group 5 groups (60 channels) super group 5 super groups (300…
multiplex link encryption Encryption in which a single cryptographic device is used to encrypt all of the data in a multiplexed link.
multiplexer (MUX) A device that combines multiple inputs into an aggregate signal to be transported via a single transmission channel. Synonym multiplexing equipment.
multiplexer/demultiplexer (muldem) A device that combines the functions of multiplexing and demultiplexing of digital signals. Note: The term muldem should not be confused with modem.
multiplexing (MUXing) The combining of two or more information channels onto a common transmission medium.
multiplexing equipment Synonym multiplexer.
multipoint Synonym multiple.
multipoint access Access in which more than one terminal is supported by a single network termination.
multipoint circuit A circuit that interconnects three or more separate points.
multipoint configuration A network configuration where there are more than two access points. [T1.620-1991]
multipoint connection A connection with more than two endpoints. [T1.629-1999]
multipoint control unit (MCU) A multiport device, by means of which two or more audiovisual terminals may intercommunicate in a conference call.
multipoint distribution service: (MDS) 1. A one-way domestic public radio service rendered on microwave frequencies from a fixed station transmitting (usually in an omnidirectional pattern) to…
multipoint grounding system Equipment bonded together and also bonded to the facility grounding system at the point nearest the equipment.
multipoint link A data communications link that interconnects three or more terminals.
multiport repeater In digital networking, an active device, having multiple input/output (I/O) ports, in which a signal introduced at the input of any port appears at the…
multiprocessing Simultaneous processing by two or more processors acting in concert. 2. The simultaneous execution of two or more computer programs or sequences of…
multiprocessor A computer that has two or more processors that have common access to a main storage.
multiprogramming A mode of operation that provides for the interleaved execution of two or more computer programs by a single processor.
multiprogramming system An operating system that is able to run multiple programs concurrently.
multipulse test signal A test signal consisting of a white flag, a 2T pulse, and modulated pulses. The modulating frequencies of the pulses correspond to the frequency packets…
multipurpose Internet mail extension See MIME.
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) An extensible mechanism for email. A variety of MIME types exist for sending content such as audio using the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) protocol.
Multiservice T&E T&E conducted by two or more DoD Components for systems to be acquired by more than one DoD Component, or for a DoD Component's systems that have…
Multispectral scanner (MSS) (MSS) An instrument on some satellites used for imaging the earth. An MSS image will have data recorded by the scanner from three or more bands of the…
Multistatic Radar A radar system with a transmitter and several receivers, all separated. A special case is bistatic radar.
multistreaming technology See streaming.
multitasking The concurrent performance or interleaved execution of two or more tasks. Synonym concurrent operation.
multithreaded Describes a program that is designed to have parts of its code execute concurrently. See also thread.
multithreading the ability of an operating system or program to spawn multiple simultaneous execution paths (in addition to its main thread of execution) to more…
Multitool A Cascading application that provides a simple command-line interface for managing large datasets.
MULTS Mobile Universal Link Translator System (NATO term).
muniments an old-fashioned term for documents that confer authorities, rights, or privileges, and they are used as evidence by which those authorities, rights, or…
MUS Mission Unique Software.
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) An electronic standard for encoding and transmitting digitized musical information between musical instruments and computers. [Bahorsky]
Must-carry (Retransmission) A 1992 Cable Act term requiring a cable system to carry signals of both commercial and noncommercial television broadcast stations that are "local" to the…
mutator method A method specifically designed to allow controlled modification of a private attribute of a class.
Mutual Authentication An authentication mechanism employed by two parties for the purpose of proving each other's identity to one another.
mutual recovery configuration A continental cluster configuration in which each cluster serves the roles of primary and recovery cluster for different recovery groups.
mutual recursion Recursion that results from two methods calling each other recursively.
mutual suspicion The relationship between interacting entities in which neither entity relies upon the other entity to function correctly or securely with respect to some…
mutual synchronization Synchronization in which the frequency of the clock at a particular node is controlled by a weighted average of the timing on all signals received from…
mutually synchronized network A network that has a synchronizing arrangement in which each clock in the network exerts a degree of control on all others.
MUX Multiplex.