what a communication that is about something is about
supervisory routine
Noun
a routine that coordinates the operation of subroutines
service routine
Noun
a routine that can be used as needed
signification
Noun
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
slag code
Noun
a set of instructions inserted into a program that are designed to execute (or `explode') if a particular condition is satisfied
signified
Noun
the meaning of a word or expression
system error
Noun
an instruction that is either not recognized by an operating system or is in violation of the procedural rules
system call
Noun
an instruction that interrupts the program being executed and passes control to the supervisor
supervisor call instruction
Noun
an instruction that interrupts the program being executed and passes control to the supervisor
shareware
Noun
software that is available free of charge
shrink-wrapped software
Noun
software on CD-ROMs that are boxed and shrink-wrapped and sold in stores (implying a widely supported standard platform)
subdata base
Noun
a subset of data in a database that are used in a specific application
sayonara
Noun
a farewell remark
so long
Noun
a farewell remark
send-off
Noun
an organized expression of goodwill at the start of a trip or new venture
send-off
Noun
a start given to contestants
sustaining program
Noun
a program without a commercial sponsor
soap opera
Noun
a serialized program usually dealing with sentimentalized family matters that is broadcast on radio or television (frequently sponsored by a company advertising soap products)
simulcast
Noun
a broadcast that is carried simultaneously by radio and television (or by FM and AM radio)
surface mail
Noun
mail that is sent by land or sea
special delivery
Noun
mail that is delivered by a special carrier (for an additional charge)
sutra
Noun
a rule or aphorism in Sanskrit literature or a group of aphoristic doctrinal summaries prepared for memorization
short account
Noun
the aggregate of short sales on an open market
short account
Noun
a brokerage account of someone who sells short (sells securities he does not own)
stock index
Noun
index based on a statistical compilation of the share prices of a number of representative stocks
stock market index
Noun
index based on a statistical compilation of the share prices of a number of representative stocks
salute
Noun
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
salute
Noun
a formal military gesture of respect
salute
Noun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
salute
Verb
express commendation of
salute
Verb
greet in a friendly way
salute
Verb
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation
salute
Verb
honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
salute
Verb
propose a toast to
salute
Verb
become noticeable
shoot-'em-up
Noun
a movie featuring shooting and violence
short subject
Noun
a brief film
short letter
Noun
a short personal letter
signature recognition
Noun
biometric identification by automatically scanning a person's signature and matching it electronically against a library of known signatures
skin flick
Noun
a pornographic movie
silent movie
Noun
a movie without a soundtrack
silent picture
Noun
a movie without a soundtrack
silents
Noun
a movie without a soundtrack
slow motion
Noun
a movie that apparently takes place at a slower than normal speed
sympathy card
Noun
a card expressing sympathy
spaghetti Western
Noun
a low-budget Western movie produced by a European (especially an Italian) film company
spiritual bouquet
Noun
(Roman Catholic Church) a card indicating that the sender will perform certain devotional acts on behalf of another
sanitary code
Noun
set of standards established and enforced by government for health requirements as in plumbing etc