| transfer transference | the act of transfering something from one form to another, the transfer of the music from record to tape suppressed much of the background noise |
transportation
transport transfer
transferral
conveyance | the act of moving something from one location to another |
somatic cell nuclear transplantation
somatic cell nuclear transfer
SCNT
nuclear transplantation | moving a cell nucleus and its genetic material from one cell to another |
quarterback
signal caller
field general | (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team, quarterback is the most important position on the team |
| transfer transference | transferring ownership |
delivery livery
legal transfer | the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another |
character printer
character-at-a-time printer
serial printer | a printer that prints a single character at a time |
| serial port | an interface (commonly used for modems and mice and some printers) that transmits data a bit at a time |
signal box
signal tower | a building from which signals are sent to control the movements of railway trains |
| signal level | the amplitude level of the desired signal |
transfer transfer of training
carry-over | application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation |
asynchronous transfer mode
ATM | a means of digital communications that is capable of very high speeds, suitable for transmission of images or voice or video as well as data, ATM is used for both LAN and WAN |
signal detection
detection | the detection that a signal is being received |
| transfer | a ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances |
series
serial serial publication | a periodical that appears at scheduled times |
serial
series | a serialized set of programs, a comedy series, the Masterworks concert series |
file transfer protocol
FTP | protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network |
anonymous ftp
anonymous file transfer protocol | a common way to make software available, users are allowed to log in as `guest' without a password and copy whatever has been made available |
hypertext transfer protocol
HTTP | a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers |
signal
signaling
sign | any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message, signals from the boat suddenly stopped |
starting signal
start | a signal to begin (as in a race), the starting signal was a green light, the runners awaited the start |
| storm signal | a signal announcing the approach of a storm (particularly a storm of marked violence) |
| time signal | a signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time |
alarm
alert warning signal
alarum | an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger |
distress signal
distress call | an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed |
reveille
wake-up signal | (military) signal to wake up |
telegraphic signal
radiotelegraphic signal | a signal transmitted by telegraphy |
| visual signal | a signal that involves visual communication |
traffic light
traffic signal
stoplight | a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections |
flag
signal flag | a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device |
code flag
nautical signal flag | one of an international code of flag signals used between ships |
serialism
serial music | th century music that uses a definite order of notes as a thematic basis for a musical composition |
blinker
turn signal
turn indicator
trafficator | a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn |
| electronic signal | a signal generated by electronic means |
signal fire
signal light | a fire set as a signal |
input signal
input | signal going into an electronic system |
output signal
output | signal that comes out of an electronic system |
background
background signal | extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured, they got a bad connection and could hardly hear one another over the background signals |
| transfer agent | an agency (usually a bank) that is appointed by a corporation to keep records of its stock and bond owners and to resolve problems about certificates |
| signal | any incitement to action, he awaited the signal to start, the victory was a signal for wild celebration |
quarterback
signal caller
field general | (football) the person who plays quarterback |
serial killer
serial murderer | someone who murders more than three victims one at a time in a relatively short interval |
transfer
transferee | someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another, the best student was a transfer from LSU |
| signal | an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes |
| radio signal | a radio wave used to transmit and receive messages |
| transfer payment | a public expenditure (as for unemployment compensation or veteran's benefits) that is not for goods and services |
| transfer tax | any tax levied on the passing of title to property |
serial operation
sequential operation
consecutive operation | the sequential execution of operations one after another |
| serial processing | sequential processing by two or more processing units |
signal-to-noise ratio
signal-to-noise
signal
noise ratio
signal
noise
S
N | the ratio of signal intensity to noise intensity |