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GLOSSARY
transmission
turnaround time
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translation 1. In data communications, the conversion of one code to
another on a character-by-character basis. 2. In programming,
the function of a language processor which converts a source
program from one programming language to another.
speed In data communications, the rate at which data is passed through
communication lines, usually measured in bits per inch (bpi).
transmit To send data from one place to another.
1. In data processing, the time elapsed between submission of a
job for processing and the turnaround for results. 2. In
communications, the time required to convert a device from
receiving mode to its sending mode or vice versa.
two-up Application that prints two logical pages on one side of a
physical page.
typeface 1. All type of a single design. 2. Set of characters with design
features that make them similar to one another.
type size Height of a typeface, measured from the bottom of its
descenders to the top of its ascenders, expressed in points.
type style Italic, condensed, bold, and other variations of typeface that
form a type family.
UCS Universal Character Set. Printer feature that permits the use of a
variety of character arrays.
upload To copy files from a remote peripheral device to a host. LPS files
are not copied to the host because one of the LPS functions is
to store files for the host.
utility program General-purpose program that performs activities, such as
initializing a disk or sorting, which are not specific to any
application.
validation Process of testing a system's ability to meet performance
objectives by measuring and monitoring its performance in a live
environment.
variable Information of a changeable nature which is merged with a
standard or a repetitive document to create specialized or
personalized versions of that document.
variable data Variable data is not a part of a form design. It varies from page
to page.
variable text Text of changing nature, such as various names and addresses
combined with a form letter to make a complete document.
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