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Statistical RegressionnounMWEthe relation between selected values of x and observed values of y (from which the most probable value of y can be predicted for any value of x)verified
Statistical SignificancenounMWEWhen the probability of obtaining a statistic of a given size due strictly to random sampling error, or chance, is less than the selected alpha level [or the probability of a type I error]; also represents a rejection of the null hypothesis.Metric
Statisticiannounsomeone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)verified
Statisticsnouna branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parametersData
Statornounmechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolvesverified
Stator CoilnounMWEmechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolvesverified
Status AsthmaticusnounMWEa prolonged and severe asthma attack that does not respond to standard treatmentverified
Status EpilepticusnounMWEa condition in which there are continuing attacks of epilepsy without intervals of consciousnessverified
Status MonitoringnounMWEMonitoring the information security metrics defined by the organization in the information security ISCM strategy.Process
Statute of LimitationsnounMWEa statute prescribing the time period during which legal action can be takenverified
Statutory RapenounMWEsexual intercourse with a person (girl or boy) who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly)verified
Stay of ExecutionnounMWEan order whereby a judgment is precluded from being executed for a specific period of timeverified
Steady State TheorynounMWE(cosmology) the theory that the universe maintains a constant average density with matter created to fill the void left by galaxies that are receding from each otherverified
Steak and Kidney PienounMWEsteak with sauteed kidneys and onions cooked in wine and stock then covered with pastry and bakedverified
Steak Au PoivrenounMWEsteak covered with crushed peppercorns pan-broiled and served with brandy-and-butter sauceverified
Stealernouna criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling itverified
Stealth AircraftnounMWEan aircraft designed in accordance with technology that makes detection by radar difficultverified
StealthingnounStealthing is a term that refers to approaches used by malicious code to conceal its presence on the infected system.Threat
Steam EnginenounMWEexternal-combustion engine in which heat is used to raise steam which either turns a turbine or forces a piston to move up and down in a cylinderverified
Steam FittingnounMWEcare (installation and maintenance) of equipment for ventilating or heating or refrigeratingverified
Steam HeatnounMWEa heating system in which steam is generated in boilers and piped to radiatorsverified
Steam HeatingnounMWEa heating system in which steam is generated in boilers and piped to radiatorsverified
Steam OrgannounMWEa musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboardverified
Steamer ClamnounMWEan edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europeverified
Steamfitternouna craftsman who installs and maintains equipment for ventilating or heating or refrigeratingverified
Steatorrheanounthe presence of greater than normal amounts of fat in the feces which are frothy and foul smelling and floatingverified
Steel GuitarnounMWEguitar whose steel strings are twanged while being pressed with a movable steel bar for a glissando effectverified