Order
Definition: Order is the sequence entry to control the order in which the fields are displayed in the table. "Order" field is displayed under heading "Num" with "Field Name." What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata ...
OS (Operating System)
Definition: The operating system is the master program that runs the computer, sets the standard for all applications that run on the computer, manages all files, and displays the user interface. What This Means: The operating system determines which software applications will ...
OS X
Definition: The Macintosh operating system. Several updated versions of OS X are available; as of spring 2009, the latest is 10.5. Need another definition?
Other Documentation
Definition: Other Documentation refers to a check box that denotes documentation is available in some other format or location. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool, called DataSpecs. DataSpecs is used when developing an ...
Output
Definition: Data or information may be presented to a user in multiple formats or outputs for use. Often called "reports," the term output is more expansive to include data files, oral presentations, web pages, books, notes, pictures, DVDs, and so many ...
Output Item
Definition: In an output, each data element that is presented is an output item. What This Means: In order to manage and identify data elements in the metadata dictionary, each data element in an output needs to be identified. As used in DataSpecs, ...
Output or Report Name
Definition: Output or Report Name is a unique name or title that represents a defined output/report. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool, called DataSpecs. DataSpecs is used when developing an education agency's data ...
Packets
Definition: A formatted block of data. What This Means: This is something hidden from the user and of interest to the technical professionals. For the educator, packets simply mean that the full set of data being exchanged is broken up when sent ...
Parent
Definition: Parent is the name of the immediate parent option set in the hierarchy for an option set that is a subset within an option set hierarchy. For example, the option set "Primary grade codes" (grades K-3) are a subset of ...
Password
Definition: A common security measure, a password is generally a string of letters, numbers and symbols used by individuals to access protected computers or computing systems. Learn more at security.ucdavis.edu/passwords.cfm. Need another definition?
