Attribute domains also prevent misspellings or typographical errors. Even if data collectors knew to only use the term blue for blue eyes, they might misspell the word (bleu) or mistakenly strike the wrong key when typing the word (vlue) in a text field. ...
Nanny (n.) A diminutive of Ann or Anne, the proper name. Nannyberry (n.) See Sheepberry. Nanpie (n.) The magpie. Naos (n.) A term used by modern archaeologists instead of cella. See Cella. Napped (imp. & p. p.) of Nap Napping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Nap Nap (v. i....
Make the Definition Evaluative The idea of a "problem" usually means that people think there is something wrong with the world, but wrong is a debatable term. Even if everyone accepts the same facts, not everyone will agree that the facts you (or others) have defined as a prob- lem ...
The term usually refers to an individual facility rather than a company. Manufacturers of semiconductors can either build and run their own manufacturing plants or design chips that are manufactured by someone else. A fab is a facility that produces its own silicon wafers. A fabless facility is ...
Kern (n.) A light-armed foot soldier of the ancient militia of Ireland and Scotland; -- distinguished from gallowglass, and often used as a term of contempt. Kern (n.) Any kind of boor or low-lived person. Kern (n.) An idler; a vagabond. Kern (n.) A part of the face of a...