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Synchronisernounan instrument that indicates whether two periodic motions are synchronous (especially an instrument that enables a pilot to synchronize the propellers of a plane that has two or more engines)verified
SynchronizationnounSynchronization is the signal made up of a distinctive pattern of bits that network hardware looks for to signal that start of a frame.Network
Synchronizernounan instrument that indicates whether two periodic motions are synchronous (especially an instrument that enables a pilot to synchronize the propellers of a plane that has two or more engines)verified
Synchronoscopenounan instrument that indicates whether two periodic motions are synchronous (especially an instrument that enables a pilot to synchronize the propellers of a plane that has two or more engines)verified
Synchronous ConverternounMWEelectrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versaverified
Synchronous Crypto-OperationnounMWEEncryption algorithms using the same secret key for encryption and decryption.CapabilityRegulated
Synchronous data replicationnounMWEA process for copying data from one source to another in which an acknowledgement of the receipt of data at the copy location is required for application processing to continue. Consequently, the content of databases stored in alternate facilities is identical to those at the original storage site, and copies of data contain current information at the time of a disruption in processing.ProcessRegulated
Synchronous MotornounMWEelectric motor in which the speed of rotation is proportional to the frequency of the A.C. powerverified
Synchronous Optical NETwork (SONET)nounMWESONET is a standard for telecommunications transmissions over fiber optic cables. SONET is self-healing so that if a break occurs in the lines, it can use a back-up redundant ring to ensure that the transmission continues. SONET networks can transmit voice and data over optical networks.Network
Synchroscopenounan instrument that indicates whether two periodic motions are synchronous (especially an instrument that enables a pilot to synchronize the propellers of a plane that has two or more engines)verified
Syncopationnoun(phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle')verified
Syncopenoun(phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle')verified
Syncretismnounthe union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy)verified
Syncytiumnouna mass of cytoplasm containing several nuclei and enclosed in a membrane but no internal cell boundaries (as in muscle fibers)verified
Syndactylismnounbirth defect in which there is partial or total webbing connecting two or more fingers or toesverified
Syndactylynounbirth defect in which there is partial or total webbing connecting two or more fingers or toesverified
Syndicnounone appointed to represent a city or university or corporation in business transactionsverified
Syndicalismnouna radical political movement that advocates bringing industry and government under the control of labor unionsverified
Syndicationnounselling an article or cartoon for publication in many magazines or newspapers at the same timeverified
Synechianounadhesions between the iris and the lens or cornea resulting from trauma or eye surgery or as a complication of glaucoma or cataractverified
Syneresisnounthe separation of liquid from a gel that is caused by contraction (as in cheese making)verified
Synergismnounthe working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effectsverified
Synergynounthe working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effectsverified
Synesthesianouna sensation that normally occurs in one sense modality occurs when another modality is stimulatedverified
Synesthetic MetaphornounMWEa metaphor that exploits a similarity between experiences in different sense modalitiesverified
Synezesisnounthe contraction of chromatin towards one side of the nucleus during the prophase of meiosisverified
Synizesisnounthe contraction of chromatin towards one side of the nucleus during the prophase of meiosisverified
Synonymnountwo words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that contextverified
Synonymitynounthe semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express the same meaningverified
Synonymousnessnounthe semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express the same meaningverified
Synonymynounthe semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express the same meaningverified
Synovianounviscid lubricating fluid secreted by the membrane lining joints and tendon sheaths etc.verified
Synovial FluidnounMWEviscid lubricating fluid secreted by the membrane lining joints and tendon sheaths etc.verified
Synoviumnouna thin membrane in synovial (freely moving) joints that lines the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluidverified
Syntactic CategorynounMWEin linguistics, a category of words having the same grammatical propertiesverified
Syntax ErrornounMWEan error of language resulting from code that does not conform to the syntax of the programming languageverified
Synthesisnounthe process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds)verified
Synthesisernoun(music) an electronic instrument (usually played with a keyboard) that generates and modifies sounds electronically and can imitate a variety of other musical instrumentsverified
Synthesizernoun(music) an electronic instrument (usually played with a keyboard) that generates and modifies sounds electronically and can imitate a variety of other musical instrumentsverified
Synthetic RubbernounMWEany of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubberverified
Synthetismnouna genre of French painting characterized by bright flat shapes and symbolic treatments of abstract ideasverified
Syringanounlarge hardy shrub with showy and strongly fragrant creamy-white flowers in short terminal racemesverified
systemnounAny organized assembly of resources and procedures united and regulated by interaction or interdependence to accomplish a set of specific functions.System
System AdministrationnounMWEThe process of maintaining, configuring, and operating computer systems.Process
System AdministratornounMWEIndividual responsible for the installation and maintenance of an information system, providing effective information system utilization, adequate security parameters, and sound implementation of established Information Assurance policy and procedures.Role
system and network monitoringnounMWESystem and Network Monitoring supports all activities related to the real-time monitoring of systems and networks for optimal performance. System and network monitoring describes the use of tools and observation to determine the performance and status of information systems and is closely tied to other Information and Technology Management sub-functions.Capability
System AssetsnounMWEAny software, hardware, data, administrative, physical, communications, or personnel resource within an information system.System
System CallnounMWEan instruction that interrupts the program being executed and passes control to the supervisorverified
System ClocknounMWEan electronic device in a computer that issues a steady high-frequency signal that synchronizes all the internal componentsverified
System CommandnounMWEa computer user's instruction (not part of a program) that calls for action by the computer's executive programverified
system configurationnounMWEThe setting of various switches and jumpers for hardware and the defining of values of parameters for software.Data
System Development Life CyclenounMWEThe scope of activities associated with a system, encompassing the system’s initiation, development and acquisition, implementation, operation and maintenance, and ultimately its disposal that instigates another system initiation.Process
system development methodologynounMWEMethodologies developed through software engineering to manage the complexity of system development. Development methodologies include software engineering aids and high-level design analysis tools.Process
system documentationnounMWEDetailed information about a computer system its architecture, design, data flow, and programming logic.ArtifactInternalIP
System ErrornounMWEan instruction that is either not recognized by an operating system or is in violation of the procedural rulesverified
System hardeningnounMWEConfiguring all configurable items within an entire system to reduce the host’s security weaknesses.ProcessRegulated
System High ModenounMWEInformation systems security mode of operation wherein each user, with direct or indirect access to the information system, its peripherals, remote terminals, or remote hosts, has all of the following: a. valid security clearance for all information within an information system; b. formal access approval and signed nondisclosure agreements for all the information stored and/or processed (including all compartments, subcompartments and/or special access programs); and c. valid need-to-know for some of the information contained within the information system.ProcessRegulatedCUI
system implementationnounMWEThe process of putting a planned system into action; the stage of systems development in which hardware and software are acquired, developed and installed, the system is tested and documented, people are trained to operate and used the system, and an organization converts to the use of a newly developed system.Process
System IndicatornounMWESymbol or group of symbols in an off-line encrypted message identifying the specific cryptosystem or key used in the encryption.DataRegulatedCUI