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What does “Allegro non troppo” or other such words on a program mean?

New Mexico Symphony ~ FAQs
Qualifiying phrases like “non troppo” (not too much) or “poco” (a little) can be added to the above words to specify a needed digression.
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What does the name “Maze” stand for, or mean?

Maze FAQ [from the Atrial Fibrillation Page]
The name of this procedure is based on the concept of a puzzle. The incisions create barriers and several blind alleys allowing for only one major route for an electrical impulse to travel from the top to the bottom of the heart.
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What does “restoration” mean?

Mono Lake FAQ
Scientists who developed the Mono Basin restoration plans relied upon the dictionary definition of restore: "To bring back into existence or use; to bring back to an original state." The goal set forth in Mono Basin restoration plans is to reestablish the habitat conditions and ecological processes that benefited fish and waterfowl before DWP began its diversions. The emphasis is on restoring natural processes to the degree possible.
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What does “brain death” mean?

Carolina Donor Services | FAQ
Brain death is the irreversible and complete cessation of all brain and brain stem function. It means there is no blood flow through the brain or brain stem and the patient has stopped responding to outside stimuli. It is considered death and allows a death certificate to be signed. Brain death is not the same as being in a coma, since coma patients still have brain function and respond to stimuli.
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Does Starbucks have an “MBA rotational” program for full-time hires?

Frequently Asked Questions
this time, Starbucks does not have an “MBA rotational” program. We generally prefer MBA candidates to possess previous work experience relevant to the jobs for which they are applying. The best way to stay informed about open positions at Starbucks is by visiting our Career Center.
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Why does my bill reflect “0” therms of gas consumed or “no reading”?

Georgia Natural Gas
If the gas usage on your bill is zero, it means you did not consume any natural gas during the billing period. If your usage says “no reading,” that means we did not receive a meter reading from Atlanta Gas Light Company (AGLC).
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What does “A strange force bars your movement in that direction.” mean?

Frequently-Asked Questions - Tempora Heroica
The area in that direction is unfinished. Rather than let your hero wander in empty rooms, the MUD prevents movement into that area.
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What does “global repair coverage” mean?

Apple - Support - AppleCare - FAQs
If you take your Apple hardware with you when you travel and happen to need repair service, the AppleCare Protection Plan offers global repair coverage. You can either go to an Apple retail store or contact Apple for information on how to obtain service. Service will be limited to the options available in the country where service is requested. Service options, parts availability, and response time vary according to country.
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What does “Verdance” mean?

Verdance :: FAQ
It probably means “green-ness”… or it may very well be a made-up word. For us and our clients, though, it's a blending of the Latin “verde” (green) and the German “danz” (dance) — the joy that a well-designed garden brings you every single day.
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What does “Unserviceable” mean?

ZipForm®Concierge
If ConnectUtilities is unable to complete an order the customer's request for that service will be returned as “Unserviceable”. The “unserviceable” confirmation email will contain the reason why the order cannot be completed as well as instructions and contact numbers for the customer to complete the order directly. Examples of why an order would be unserviceable are outstanding balance, unknown address, wrong service provider selection, amongst other.
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What does the name “GRENOUILLE” mean?

Swamp Optics--Frequently Asked Questions
GRENOUILLE stands for “GRating Eliminated No-nonsense Observation of Ultrafast Incident Laser Light E-fields.” It’s the French word for “frog.” We’ve chosen it to honor all the great French and French-speaking scientists who have contributed to the field of ultrashort laser pulse measurement, including Jean-Claude Froehly, J. A. Giordmaine, and Jean-Claude Diels.
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What do all those non-English words mean?

Whitman College Fencing - FAQ
That's a good question! The following chart ([] indicate modifications, accents missing) was produced by Luigi Barbasetti in 1932:
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What does the “Sun Protection Factor”, or “SPF”, in sunscreen mean?

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The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) was developed to describe the amount of protection that a sunscreen provides. SPF numbers tell a person how much longer he/she can stay in the sun without burning while wearing sunscreen as opposed to not wearing any sun protection. For example, if your skin usually burns in 10 minutes (without any type of sun protection,) then an SPF of 15 means that you can stay in the sun 15 times longer (10 x 15 = 150 minutes) until you begin to burn.
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What do you mean by “non-degrading” TVSS?

StediWatt - Questions and Answers
Non-degrading” TVSS means that the unit will not loose its ability to handle high peak currents with time or use. StediWatt uses large, 40 and 53 mm diameter MOVs in all its '‘Non-degrading Single Element Technology” TVSS. This means that surge suppressor retains its full surge current capability for its lifetime with no reduction in its capability. Many other manufacturers use a large number of smaller MOV’s in parallel to “build up” their ratings.
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Q. What is “Grab & Go”? technology and how does it work?

ProSpot Fitness - Frequently Asked Questions
ProSpot Fitness invented ‘Grab & Go’, a touch-sensitive technology that lets you lift free weights without a human spotter, spotting rods or sliding tracks. Instead, you get unrestricted, free-weight movement with the freedom to release the barbell in any position because the bar automatically locks the at the point of release.
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How are words such as “must” and “should” interpreted?

FAQs: Standards Review
Criteria and provisions in NAST standards are applied with careful attention to distinctions among standards, guidelines, and recommendations. Statements using terms such as “shall,” “must,” and “essential” outline threshold standards. Statements using the word “normally” indicate one or more of the numerous conditions usually present when there is compliance with a threshold standard. Statements using the word “should” represent guidelines.
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FAQs: NASD Standards Review
Criteria and provisions in NASD standards are applied with careful attention to distinctions among standards, guidelines, and recommendations. Statements using terms such as “shall,” “must,” and “essential” outline threshold standards. Statements using the word “normally” indicate one or more of the numerous conditions usually present when there is compliance with a threshold standard. Statements using the word “should” represent guidelines.
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FAQs: NASM Standards Review
Criteria and provisions in NASM standards are applied with careful attention to distinctions among standards, guidelines, and recommendations. Statements using terms such as “shall,” “must,” and “essential” outline threshold standards. Statements using the word “normally” indicate one or more of the numerous conditions usually present when there is compliance with a threshold standard. Statements using the word “should” represent guidelines.
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What Is That “Cracking” Noise?

Chiropractic Center of Southern Utah - FAQ
Your joints contain fluid that helps keep them healthy and lubricated (like oil in a car). This “synovial fluid” contains gas (like carbonation in soft drinks). When an adjustment is made you may hear a noise. This is know as an “audible release” and is simply the release of gas in the joint much like when you open a can of soda.
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What does Unity mean by “the Christ”?

Unity Church of Dallas - F.A.Q.
In Unity, we talk about “the Christ” that dwells within. This is the part of us that is divine, the eternal and unchangeable part of us that is Spirit, the light that shines from within. This idea of divine wholeness and completion was expressed perfectly through the human Jesus.
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What does the word “Apologetics” mean?

FAQ's Sword of the Spirit Apologetics
The word “apologetics” is derived from the Greek word “apología” which means to plea; to answer; or to utter a defense for the purpose of clearing oneself. Apologetics is clearly sanctioned in Scripture. The Apostle Paul commended the saints at Philippi with the words, “...in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.” (Philippians 1:7) Peter instructs the church to, “..
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What does “CG” mean?

F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)
CG stands for “computer graphic”. I don’t really remember when I started using that term or where it originally came from, but I use it to refer to any piece of art that’s been digitally colored/tinkered with (in other words, art made or modified with a computer).
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What does “known or avowed” mean?

BSALegal.org > Frequently Asked Questions
Known” is what is known about you. “Avowed” is what you say about yourself. “Known” focuses on cases where someone has engaged in conduct in the community which makes it clear that he or she engages in homosexual conduct. The major cases, however, have been those in which open or “avowed” homosexuals have come forward to test the policy.
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What does “archival” mean?

Canon EOS Beginners' FAQ V - Misc
The ravages of time are cruel, though more cruel to some materials than others. Archival media is paper, film, etc, which is supposed to hold up reasonably well to the passage of time. How well it does is dependent on a host of factors, and there’s no universal definition as to what is truly archival quality material and what is not. Paper is probably the main area of concern when it comes to archival materials.
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What does “rejected” fingerprints mean?

CIS FAQs
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) could not “read” your fingerprints because they were not clear. Some people, due to the condition of their hands, are unable to obtain good fingerprints. We suggest applying hand lotion daily two weeks prior to fingerprinting, if your hands are extremely dry. If your fingerprints are rejected one time, you will be scheduled to appear again for fingerprinting. There is no extra charge for this second fingerprinting.
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What does a “cascading grid of protection” really mean?

StediWatt - Questions and Answers
This is a term for the placement of StediWatt TVSS modules at strategic locations in a facility so that all the equipment is protected from internally as well as externally generated transients. The primary protector at the service entrance performs the initial “coarse” suppression and then the secondary protector at a sub-panel or on a low voltage circuit performs a “fine” suppression, limiting the transient to harmless levels.
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What exactly does the term “small signal” mean?

Analogue Electronics FAQ
In most transistor amplifier circuits, you can think of a “small signal” as the difference between the actual level of a signal and its quiescent state or, in other words, the a.c. component of a signal. In many cases the term “small signal” can be a bit of a misleading one. Sometimes the small signals in a circuit can be as big as the quiescent values (if not bigger). For example, the collector voltage of a common-emitter amplifier can vary by several volts.
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What does “interpolated resolution” mean?

Canon EOS Beginners' FAQ V - Misc
It’s a fancy way of saying “faking it.” Let’s say a scanner is capable of scanning 300 pixels per linear inch. Wouldn’t it be great if you could say it’s capable of producing 1200 interpolated pixels per inch? Well, that’s what scanner makers do! They take the 300 ppi data, quadruple it and then mathematically smooth it all out.
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I’ve heard the term “enable.” What does this mean?

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The hallmark of co-dependency is enabling, which is defined as a set of behaviors that support substance abusing behaviors. Some enabling behaviors may be calling in to work for the substance abuser because he/she are hung-over, giving the substance abuser money knowing he/she will buy alcohol/drugs, or making excuses to extended family members when the substance abuser does not attend a family function.
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