Chromebook
January 3, 2014
Definition: A Chromebook is a personal computer running Chrome OS as its operating system. The devices are designed to be used while connected
Archives: Glossary Terms
613 postsClient/Server
November 20, 2013
Definition: A computing architecture which separates a client from a server, and is almost always implemented over a computer network. This type of
Cloud
February 11, 2014
Definition: The Cloud has come to mean virtually any type of information storage or services accessible through the Internet. Originally, Cloud Computing referred
COBOL
February 5, 2014
Definition: Common Business Oriented Language. A programming language developed in the 1960s and still used in business applications. Need another definition?
Code
November 20, 2013
Definition: The code that is stored to represent an Option. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary
Collection
November 20, 2013
Definition: A process by which data are gathered from data providers into a central repository. Although this is defined as a process, a
Collection Burden
November 20, 2013
Definition: Collection Burden is the estimated total people hours (staff time) required to complete this collection. The total is calculated by multiplying Expected
Collection Item
November 20, 2013
Definition: In a collection process, each data element that is submitted/collected is a collection item. What This Means: Collection items are typically enumerated for
Collection Method
November 20, 2013
Definition: The method for submitting data for a collection. What This Means: The way a Collection is presented to the person/people filling out the
Collection Name
November 20, 2013
Definition: Collection Name is a unique name or title that represents a defined collection. What This Means: A term that is functional for users
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