Technology

Asynchronous JavaScript and XML

A web development technique that allows web applications to send and retrieve data from a server asynchronously without interfering with the display and behavior of the existing page, enabling dynamic content updates without full page reloads.

Big Blue Button

An open-source web conferencing system designed for online learning, featuring real-time sharing of audio, video, slides, chat, and screens.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

A network management protocol used to automatically assign IP addresses and other communication parameters to devices connected to a network. DHCP eliminates the need for manually configuring network parameters centrally manages network resources enables efficient IP address utilization supports mobile users and simplifies network administration by automating the configuration process for devices joining the network.

High-Efficiency Particulate Air

A type of air filter that must satisfy certain standards of efficiency, such as removing 99.97% of particles that have a size greater than or equal to 0.3 μm, commonly used in medical facilities, aircraft, and residential air purifiers.

Hypertext Transfer Protocol

The foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web that defines how messages are formatted and transmitted across the internet. It's the protocol web browsers use to load websites and enables the exchange of information between web servers and clients.

Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

A guided ballistic missile with a minimum range of 5,500 kilometers (3,400 miles) primarily designed for nuclear weapons delivery, capable of traveling from one continent to another.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

A U.S. federal government law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security responsible for enforcing immigration laws and investigating criminal and illegal movement of people and goods.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

The world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity, developing standards that underpin many telecommunications and computer technologies.

Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

A device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation, producing a coherent beam of light with applications in medicine, industry, communications, and scientific research.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

A medical imaging technique that uses a magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body. MRI produces high-resolution images without radiation exposure allowing doctors to diagnose conditions that might not be adequately assessed with other imaging methods like X-rays or CT scans.

Most Valuable Player

An award given to the best-performing player in an entire league team or competition. MVP recognizes the player who has contributed the most to their team's success through outstanding performance leadership and overall impact on games throughout a season or tournament.

Personal Digital Assistant

A mobile device that functions as a personal information manager, predating modern smartphones, typically including features like calendar, address book, and note-taking applications.

Payment Service Provider

A company that offers online services for accepting electronic payments by various payment methods including credit card, bank-based payments, and others.

Polytetrafluoroethylene

A synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, commonly known by the brand name Teflon, used in various applications including non-stick cooking surfaces, industrial applications, and as a friction-reducing coating.

Rich Site Summary

An alternative interpretation of the RSS acronym, focusing on its ability to provide condensed website content, particularly useful for news websites and blogs.

Software Development Kit

A collection of software development tools in one installable package, typically including programming tools, documentation, sample code, and APIs that allow developers to create applications for a specific platform or framework.

Transmission Control Protocol

A core communication protocol of the Internet Protocol Suite that provides reliable ordered and error-checked delivery of data between applications running on hosts communicating via an IP network. TCP ensures that data packets are delivered in the correct sequence without loss or duplication enabling stable internet communications.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

A therapy that uses low-voltage electrical current for pain relief, delivered through electrodes placed on the skin near the source of pain, commonly used in physical therapy and pain management.

World Wide Web

An information system where documents and other resources are identified by URLs, interlinked by hypertext links, and accessible via the Internet, enabling the sharing and accessing of information globally.

End Of Message

Used primarily in email communication to indicate that the message is complete within the subject line, eliminating the need for additional body text and signaling to the recipient that no further information follows.

Hypertext Markup Language

The standard markup language for documents designed to be displayed in a web browser. HTML defines the structure and content of web pages using various elements and tags that browsers interpret to render text images links and other content on screen.