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syntax

[programming] The structural rules for using statements in a command or programming language.

system tool

[ESRI software] In ArcGIS, a geoprocessing tool. System tools are stored in system toolsets and can be copied to custom

system toolbox

[ESRI software] In ArcGIS, a default geoprocessing toolbox that is installed with ArcGIS. System toolboxes contain system tools, organized into

system toolset

[ESRI software] In ArcGIS, a subset of a geoprocessing toolbox that holds system tools.

systematic error

[ESRI software] In Survey Analyst, one type of measurement error. Systematic error follows a mathematical or physical law, and it

table

[data models] A set of data elements arranged in rows and columns. Each row represents a single record. Each column

table of contents

[ESRI software] In ArcGIS, a tabbed list of data frames and layers (or tables) on a map that shows how

table view

A representation of tabular data for viewing and editing purposes. The table view created when a table is added to

tabular data

[data storage] Descriptive information, usually alphanumeric, that is stored in rows and columns in a database and can be linked

tactical graphic

[defense] In MOLE, a type of graphic that aids in regulating the movement of force units, such as lane boundaries

tag

1 [programming] In markup languages such as XML and HTML, a set of bracketed characters that define the structural purpose

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