GIS Dictionary

A shortened form of a word or phrase which represents the whole. Abbreviations are commonly a letter or group of […]

[symbology] In Maplex for ArcGIS, a file that contains whole words and their abbreviated forms to allow automated shortening of

[coordinate systems] In a rectangular coordinate system, the distance of the x-coordinate along a horizontal axis from the vertical or

Coordinates that are referenced to the origin of a given coordinate system.

[ESRI software] In Survey Analyst for field measurements, one of two possibilities for performing a constrained adjustment. In the absolutely

[remote sensing] The amount of electromagnetic energy lost through interactions with gas molecules and matter during its passage through the

[cognition] A simplified idea of a real-world object or system.

[computing] A keyboard shortcut that allows a user to access the contents of the Main menu by holding down the

1 [business] An aggregate measure of the degree of ease with which a place, person, or thing can be reached,

[mathematics] The degree to which a measured value conforms to true or accepted values. Accuracy is a measure of correctness.

1 [ESRI software] Circles, lines, polygons, points, or markers that become transparent when not active. Acetate features are overlaid on