Glossary of technical terms in inscriptions and papyri. Part 2 includes terms used to describe plants, as used in section iii. Glossary of technical terms international trade centre. Above the fold or abovethefold the region of a web page that is visible without scrolling. Generally performed to determine the proper functionality of equipment in airplanes and other flying objects. Glossary of technical terms november final supplemental eis and section 4f evaluation xix term definition maximum design earthquake mde level of ground shaking hazard that has 4percent probability of exceedance in 100 years methane gas risk zone an area in the fairfax district designated as a risk zone in 1985 following a. The amount of leakage as an example, testing for detecting leakage is called a leak test. Glossary of terms t temperature characteristics refer to technical information on page 191. One common use of a digital certificate is to verify that a user sending a message is who he or she claims to be, and to provide the receiver with the means to encode a reply.
Explanation of the terms used in the graphic arts, graphic design and. The lives are attributed to an otherwise unknown dorotheus of tyre or to sophronius, the patriarch of jerusalem in the first half of the seventh century. Whether you are designing your own book in adobe indesign or hiring someone else to do so, understanding book design and layout terms can be important. Open just about any book and look at the opening words of a chapter. Having no title page, title appears on first page of text. Getting thrown into the world of graphic design can sometimes feel like learning a new language.
Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book design terms. Internet terms hardware terms software terms technical terms file formats bits and bytes tech acronyms. Mar 10, 2014 in simple terms, a responsive design is one that adapts to the users device and, in an ideal world, the users context so that it displays the content required in the most appropriate and accessible manner, regardless of what kind of webconnected device is being used to view it. Utilizing one in your book is a great way to define, list, and expand upon unfamiliar, made up, or intricate terms used in the book. In printing based on digital files, the file containing all the pages of the book. Advisers people that gather detailed information and provide information to decision makers brainstorming generating ideas as quickly as possible, withholding evaluation of those ideas until later complex audience the diverse group of people who may read your writing from different perspectives.
There may be exceptions to some of our definitions our main concern is to provide you with general concepts relative to commonly used book jargon. Lets take a look at 50 commonly used design terms, shall we. Glossary technical terms these terms are used in this book. The glossary is comprised of various web pages operated by. The weight in pounds of a ream of paper cut to a standard, or basic, size. Book design is the art of incorporating the content, style, format, design, and sequence of the various components and elements of a book into a coherent unit. Books or text blocks removed from their original bindings or volumes. Abb glossary of technical terms although power and automation technologies impact our lives on a daily basis, many of the terms used to describe these fields are not part of everyday vocabulary.
Usually a plate or leaf etc added to book after binding, lightly glued to one edge. The area above the fold will vary according to a users monitor size and their resolution settings. A more complete guide to book sizes, book conditions and binding terms can be found through the aforementioned links. Common types of alignment are rag right an even margin on the left only or rag.
Project effort held in a temporary period of time to create a product, service with unique character. The purpose of this glossary is to provide simple explanations for some of the more commonly used terms associated with abbs technologies and. Acronyms for coated one side and coated two sides paper stock. A cover stock with a glossy finish on one side and uncoated on the other, usually between 8pt. Turning angle of setting trimmer the maximum number of turns of the trimmer when adjusting the setpoint. Crop markslines on artwork, either digital or mechanical, intended to show where the reproductions should be cut to achieve the final trim size double truckan image in a book or magazine that extends over two pages and across the gutter dpithe amount of information contained within an image file is expressed as dots per inch. Glossary of technical terms abb robotics collaborative robot automation. It could be in a different format, uncorrected, not bound, andor have a different cover design than the publication issue. Flexible designs which can be adapted to changing technical and market requirements. Glossary of technical terms main roads western australia.
At the end of the title of some books youll see information relating to the edition of the book, the number of volumes, the number of the volume, and whether the book is autographed. Protective cover placed around book, initially to protect boards but later for decorative purposes. Font a complete combination of characters created in a specific type, style, and size. Access time the interval between the time a request for data is made by the system and the time the data is. This abbreviated glossary covers only the most commonly encountered terms. Technical books may include a list of figures and a list of tables. The book has a weakened spine, pages beginning to come loose. Some newer presses use a waterless ink technology that does not use. Btype plug aweighting a form of electrical filter which is designed to mimic the relative sensitivity of the human ear to different frequencies at low sound pressure levels notionally 40. Main roads are responsible for delivering and management of a safe and efficient main road network in western australia. Bounce 1 a repeating registration problem in the printing stage of production. Glossary of technical terms institute for energy and. In the tapered design industry this layer is separate from the tapered system. This glossary is a tool placed at the disposal of users for information only.
Background samples are collected and handled in the same manner as all other. Part 1 are terms used in sections i and ii, and related to volcanism and succession. For example, a generator with 1 megawatt mw generation capacity that operates at that capacity consistently for one hour will produce 1 megawatt hour mwh of electricity. Abb marine abb ability marine advisory system octopus a unique portfolio of software solutions for performance management in marine operations. A boldface square or dot used before a sentence to emphasize its importance. There are a lot of technical terms thrown around and it can get confusing at the best of times. A technical advance in a particular field often resulting in a novel product.
The four heads of a 2lar are quantity, quality, relation, and modality. Representing one of the worlds most expansive road networks, we are committed to working cooperatively and productively across all levels of government, to ensure our road network meets the needs of the community, industry and stakeholders. The following will help you understand the three main structures that an interior book design is comprised of and terminologies that a book designer and a printer might use. Search the glossary of book terms to unravel the puzzling language you may have found in the description of your book. Many terms refer to the study of illuminated manuscripts, but printed books and other subjects are included as well. Azimuth n the measure of how far a line is off due north. They are limited to print runs of about 100 copies, and while the technology is. A list of terms and definitions particular to the subject of the book. Many have become collectible due to the designer or owner. The technical glossary is the first place to turn to if you want to lookup terms of recently developed technologies. Layer of insulation found below the finished roof, typically used to achieve a specified rvalue. These should be defined or at least alternative language provided, so that a nontechnical reader can both learn the terms and understand how they are used by scientists.
The core of the glossary has been built around the technical terms used in current world health organization who and other. An assembly of materials that diverts water away from units, skylights, walls or other vertical roof projections and penetrations. The books interior will only be printed in black ink, with one color. Acrobat is used to create the pdf files and acrobat reader is used to read the pdf files. Glossary of technical terms administrative consent order aco an enforcement document that compels a responsible party to initiate cleanup efforts.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. And it all starts with a good foundation and understanding of some key design terms and principles. Kerning, tracking, warm colors, cool colors, cmyk, rgb, omg. Indicates that this is not the first appearance of a book in print, but that this is the first appearance in a substantially different format than the true first edition. In book making, it is all the leaves making up the book to be bound, therefore excluding the coverboard papers, end papers, etc. Where on a web page the fold falls is a function of the monitor size, the screen resolution, and the font size selection. What is a glossary in a book how to write a glossary for. A access v read, write, or update information on some storage medium, such as a disk. Dec 08, 2017 utilizing one in your book is a great way to define, list, and expand upon unfamiliar, made up, or intricate terms used in the book. Here are 99 design words that will help you better communicate with designers. Computer wallpaper also known as a desktop picture or desktop background is a custom image displayed on the background of a graphical user interface on a computer screen or any other communication device. In many cases this is expanded with an explanation of the theoretical background to the concepts involved and the practical context in which the term is used.
Get up to speed quickly with our guide to mustknow web design terms. As the only modern glossary of terms related to the fabrication and use of metals and metallurgy, this resource covers more than 4,000 essential general and functional terms used in all areas related to metalworking and manufacturing technology. Advisers people that gather detailed information and provide information to decision makers. The part of an email message that is usually not displayed in the email client. Our glossary was designed to help visitors to our website understand unfamiliar bookrelated terms. Brainstorming generating ideas as quickly as possible, withholding evaluation of those ideas until later. Background samples samples that are collected and used to compare site conditions to the surrounding environment. Isbn the international standard book number isbn is a digit or 10digit code assigned to books published after 1972. The space between casing and the wellbore or between two. Glossary of technical terms that there are many names in use amongst speculative men which do not always suggest to others determinant, particular ideas, or in truth anything at all, is what nobody will deny.
There are a lot of technical terms thrown around and it. In terms of security holes, issues or bugs in software, the codes openness is a doubleedged sword. Study of technical and economic feasibility documentation which substantiates the need and investment opportunity based on technical and economic data. Publishing terminology booklogix atlanta based book. These should be defined or at least alternative language provided, so that a non technical reader can both learn the terms and understand how. Many entries are crossreferenced to make related topics instantly accessible.
Focal point in graphic design terms, the focal point is where you want to draw the readers or viewers eye. Basic glossary of book design and layout terms publimetry. Nonperiodic printed publication of at least 49 pages. If youre looking to take your social media images to the next level and become a better marketer, check out this design dictionary for a crash course on how to better understand design. These terms should be familiar to professional and technical writers. Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book printing terms. Octopus is a stateoftheart decisionsupport tool that enables safe and efficient voyage execution. Just as with any industry that operates in a technical sphere, web design is ill of buzz words and phrases, and even if youre a seasoned professional it can.
Book designer david moratto, interior book design structure book design structure terms and definitions. In the words of renowned typographer jan tschichold 19021974, book. The fold is defined as the lowest point where a web page is no longer visible on a computer monitor or screen. The basic size for bond, ledger, laser jet, ink jet, and writing paper that size is 17 x 22.
The shade of black used in black and white printing. A single book issued in three volumes, usually relating to 19th century fiction. This glossary accompanies the essays in this electronic edition and provides brief explanations of the various technical terms used to describe the manuscripts physical makeup, production, texts and historical context. A top atype plug a domestic and semipro form of jack plug, also known as ts or trs and widely used for electric instruments, headphones and linelevel connections on semipro equipment. Technical terms and definitions for the payment industry. The glossary gives a short definition of each technical term. This list will be expanded and updated as the need arises, and will. Cover design the images, illustrations, and text of a cover of a book which is. The glossary of the international trade centre itc on the technical terms used in the packaging sector is a database designed to provide updated information on the specific terminology used in the packaging industry. Professional and technical writingglossary wikibooks. Aliasing v condition when bitmapped or vector graphics show jagged edges under magnification.
A pattern book is one designed to contain samples of different patterns of furniture forms, fabrics and tapestries, wallpapers, ceramic designs, etc. Glossary of terms for book collectors bookseller world. Book paper, types of paper usually used for printing books. The signal used to indicate the loss of ac input voltage from the 115 230v line. Acrobat is part of a set of applications developed by adobe to create and view pdf files. An automation application that facilitates collaboration between robots and humans in a shared working environment. Jun 20, 2011 hi joel, i am an octogenarian student of book design with oca,part of the visual communications course. Glossary of technical terms antique book collecting. Taking your social media images from good to great starts with a good foundation and understanding of these 53 key design terms and.
Often the paper is printed with a design similar to the dust jacket. Glossary of technical terms december 2017 generation generation is the amount of electricity a generator has produced over a specific period of time. Glossary of technical terms used by bibliographers and. Youve been very instrumental in helping me create a pleasing print.
Digital certificate an attachment to an electronic message used for security purposes. In practice this means a web page will repaginated itself as. A hacker subculture has evolved and is often referred to as the computer underground. Book plate an ownership label, usually placed inside front cover. A technical rider would typically specify the size and layout of staging, required equipment for lighting truss weight limits, power requirements, numer of followspots, lighting plots or designs, etc and sound input channel counts, pa power, number of monitors, effects, di boxes, backline amps and instruments, quality of equipment etc and. American society of testing and materials base layer. The interior lining of a book in silk or leather etc rather than paper. The cmyk color values for 100% black also known as flat black are 0,0,0,100, which means it contains no colors other than black.
Our glossary was designed to help visitors to our website understand unfamiliar book related terms. When writing technical scientific, medical, legal, etc. On the other hand, vulnerabilities can be found more easily by attackers. Most ancient inscriptions and papyri were not written with the general reader in mind, and they can contain a bewildering number of obscure words local magistrates, officials and other technical terms. Errors in the programs are searched for by a much wider group of people or automated equipment and therefore, in theory, it is easier to find and fix such problems. Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers.
The decorative design or rule surrounding matter on a page. Glossary of technical terms used by bibliographers and historians of the book edited by leslie howsam, university of windsor, ontario publisher. Professional and technical writingglossary wikibooks, open. For example, a first illustrated edition of a book, or even a first paperback release of a book originally published in. The glossary is found in the back matter of the book. We may add more glossary book terms as technology changes. The email header contains metadata and routing information such as the identity and ip addresses of the sender and recipient, all email gateways between the sender and the recipient, and the emails priority and subject line. Pdf glossary of the main technical terms used in the. For example, a first illustrated edition of a book, or even a first paperback release of a book originally published in hard cover.
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