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Is C an acronym?

Infrequently Asked Questions in comp.lang.c
You forgot to include space for the terminating NUL character, so the compiler can't find the end of c without overwriting other memory. In all probability, after the user types ''n<return>'', your code will look like char cn while((c = getchar()) != EOF)... The astute reader will notice that the latter example uses sprintf, and the former fprintf - this is because sprintf() works by characters, or strings, while fprintf (''fast printf'') works on files. [a]
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Cosmic Microwave Background - FAQs
CMB stands for Cosmic Microwave Background. It is also sometimes called the CBR, for Cosmic Background Radiation, although this is really a more general term that includes other cosmological backgrounds, eg infra-red, radio, x-ray, gravity-wave, neutrino. The CMB contains hugely more energy than any other cosmic radiation source, however, so it is the dominant component of the overall CBR spectrum. Other acronyms, such as CMBR, are also sometimes used!
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I keep hearing the acronym "C of E". What does this mean?

Frequently Asked Questions
C of E stands for Church of England, the national church of the UK, of which HM The Queen is the head.
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What does the NAMI acronym stand for?

National Alliance on Mental Illness Texas - The State's Voic...
NAMI, the Nation's Voice on Mental Illness was founded in 1979 as the National Alliance on Mental Illness. "NAMI" was officially made our corporate name in 1997, after a vote of the membership. This was done after years of discussion that the full name was not person-first language and perpetuated the very stigma we hope to erase.
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What is C#?

Andy Mc's .NET Framework FAQ
C# is a new language designed by Microsoft to work with the .NET framework. In their "Introduction to C#" whitepaper, Microsoft describe C# as follows: C# is a simple, modern, object oriented, and type-safe programming language derived from C and C++. C# (pronounced "C sharp") is firmly planted in the C and C++ family tree of languages, and will immediately be familiar to C and C++ programmers. C# aims to combine the high productivity of Visual Basic and the raw power of C++.
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It stands for "Comment and Critique". If you want critique so you can get general advice or make revisions, let people know by asking for it. If you're not looking for suggestions, as with finished work for projects or with work you're not planning on updating, then let people know, else you are likely to get a few critiques by default.
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What does that acronym mean?

DEC - Division of Spill Prevention and Response - Frequently...
There are many abbreviations, specialized terms and acronyms the Division uses in documents regarding the prevention and cleanup of hazardous materials. Please refer to our Glossary/Acronyms webpage to see definitions for commonly used terms and acronyms.
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What does 'DOD' or 'BN' or other acronym mean?

Any Soldier Inc. Frequently Asked Questions - and maybe some...
The military, and the government in general just loves acronyms. HERE is a good place to see what they mean.
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Is Copac an acronym?

Copac FAQ Page
Copac started life as an acronym, but it is now simply used as a name. If you wish to refer to Copac, on a website or in a publication you should just use Copac rather trying to deconstruct the acronym.
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Do you have an acronym list?

General Frequently Asked Questions
Please refer to our features pages, common telecommunication terms, and acronyms used within the industry as well as information relating to satellite and sky digiboxes can be found within our reference articles and links. A specific acronym list will be added in due course.
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What's "OMR" an acronym for?

Burritoeater FAQ/Contact
Overall Mustache Rating ? a taqueria's average rating over the course of however many times it's had to endure our terrible onslaught of note-taking scrutiny. In an effort to ensure our ratings don't grow too stale on the shelf, we figure our most recent visit into the burrito shop's OMR twice, while past visits count as one visit each. Require further clarification? Read the detailed explanation in the March 2006 Blargh, or e-mail mathwiz@burritoeater.com.
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Is ''Dirvish'' an acronym?

Dirvish FAQ
If you want to pretend it stands for Directory Virtual Storage Host or anything else you can invent go right ahead. I won't issue a fatwah.
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Is JDOM an acronym?

JDOM: FAQ
Nope. Just like JDBC is not officially an acronym, neither is JDOM. This ensures we comply with Sun's trademark policies as explained at http://www.sun.com/policies/trademarks.
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What does the acronym APN represent?

Yale Nursing-Admissions Frequently Asked Questions
Nursing is a profession rich with acronyms. APN stands for advanced practice nurse, an umbrella term given to a registered nurse (RN) who has met advanced educational and clinical practice requirements beyond the 2 to 4 years of basic nursing education required of all RNs. Under this umbrella fall four principal types of APNs Nurse Practitioners work in clinics, nursing homes, hospitals, or their own offices and are qualified to handle a wide range of basic health problems.
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What does the acronym SSC stand for?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SSC or shamanic state of consciousness is a term first used by Michael Harner, author of the Way of the Shaman. SSC is another term for the ecstatic or altered state of consciousness. According to Harner it involves both a trance state and a learned state of shamanic ways and of the Otherworld. During which the shaman must be aware of what is occurring and in control of the situation, much like lucid dreaming (which will be discussed in later chapters).
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What is MARC 21? What does the acronym “MARC” mean?

MARC 21 Frequently Asked Questions (Library of Congress)
MARC is the acronym for MAchine-Readable Cataloging. It defines a data format that emerged from a Library of Congress-led initiative that began nearly forty years ago. It provides the mechanism by which computers exchange, use, and interpret bibliographic information, and its data elements make up the foundation of most library catalogs used today. MARC became USMARC in the 1980s and MARC 21 in the late 1990s.
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What is the difference between C and C++?

Stroustrup: FAQ
C++ is a direct descendant of C that retains almost all of C as a subset. C++ provides stronger type checking than C and directly supports a wider range of programming styles than C. C++ is "a better C" in the sense that it supports the styles of programming done using C with better type checking and more notational support (without loss of efficiency). In the same sense, ANSI C is a better C than K&R C.
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c) What if I have children?

Diocese of Joliet
It is important that children be at least eighteen years of age and financially independent of their father before entrance to a seminary. Many of our students report that their adult children are some of their strongest supporters in the seminary. Back to top.
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How much Vitamin C?

Candida, frequently asked questions
Start with a small amount of Buffered C (contains calcium, potassium & magnesium) - 1/8 tsp., 4X a day - in water, between meals - gradually increase the dose, just a little at a time, until you reach bowel tolerance: 'Til you get a rumbly gut, soft stool or diarrhea, then reduce the dose.
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what is hepatitis c?

FAQ
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is spread mostly from contact with infected blood, such as a blood transfusion (before 1992), kidney dialysis, or through injecting drug use. It is rarely sexually transmitted, although sex with multiple partners or a history of sexually transmitted diseases can put people at risk for it. The virus can enter the body through minor cuts or scrapes by razors, toothbrushes or on needles used for tattooing, body piercing or on materials used to snort drugs.
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I-C. What is a cryoprotectant ?

CRYONICS − FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
A cryoprotectant is an antifreeze substance that prevents or reduces ice-crystal formation. The use of cryoprotectants in cryonics reduces freezing damage − or may even eliminate ice crystals entirely (vitrification). Ethylene glycol cryoprotectant is the antifreeze used in automobiles. Propylene glycol is the cryoprotectant used in ice cream to reduce ice crystals and give a smooth texture.
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What does the name "Risus" mean? Is it an acronym?

The Blue Room FAQ
Risus is Latin for "laughter." Since Risus is designed primarily as a "universal comedy system," it seemed to suit, since it's short and simple and easy to remember. Very early versions of the game (circa 1988-89) had working titles like "GUCS" (Generic Universal Comedy System)! Eek. I pronounce "Risus" with an "ee" and a short "u," with emphasis on the first syllable ("REE-sus").
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What does this TLA (Three Letter Acronym) mean?

PV FAQ - PhotoVoltaic Frequently Questioned Answers
Sometimes it seems the computer has unleashed a severe case of acronymitis on the world. Hardly a day goes by without some new term, usually an acronym, slipping across the radar screen. People entering a new field such as photovoltaics, may experience this to an unsettling Nth degree.
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What does the acronym DNS stand for?

DomainIcons.Com - FAQ Domain Names For Sale or Lease
It could translate as the domain naming service or the domain name system. It is the computer action of changing domain names into numeric Internet protocol (IP) numbers which enables computers to locate web sites and e-mail.
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What does the acronym Leader stand for?

EUROPA - Agriculture - Rural Development - Leader+ - FAQ
Leader is a French acronym, standing for ???Liaison Entre Actions de D??veloppement de l'??conomie Rurale???, meaning ???Links between the rural economy and development actions???. Top
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