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International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is an agency of the United Nations (UN) whose purpose is to coordinate telecommunication operations and services throughout the world. Read Full Definition

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mobile number portability (MNP)

Mobile number portability (MNP) is a service that allows a cellphone or smartphone customer to change service providers and keep the same phone number. Read Full Definition

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MPP (massively parallel processing)

MPP (massively parallel processing) is the coordinated processing of a program by multiple processors that work on different parts of the program, with each processor using its own operating system and memory. Read Full Definition

AC-3 (Dolby Digital)

AC-3, also known as Dolby Digital, is a perceptual digital audio coding technique that reduces the amount of data needed to produce high-quality sound. Read Full Definition

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microgrid

A microgrid is a small-scale power grid that can operate independently or collaboratively with other small power grids. Read Full Definition

Printer Control Language (PCL)

Printer Control Language (PCL) is a language (essentially, a set of command code s) that enables applications to control HP DeskJet, LaserJet, and other HP printers. Read Full Definition

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bulk data transfer

Bulk data transfer is a software application feature that uses data compression, data blocking and buffering to optimize transfer rates when moving large data files. Read Full Definition

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true power

True power is the power manifested in tangible form such as electromagnetic radiation, acoustic waves, or mechanical phenomena. Read Full Definition

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dots per inch (dpi)

In computers, dots per inch (dpi) is a measure of the sharpness (that is, the density of illuminated points) on a display screen. Read Full Definition

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rack server (rack-mounted server)

A rack server, also called a rack-mounted server, is a computer dedicated to use as a server and designed to be installed in a framework called a rack. Read Full Definition

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