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bug

[computing] In computing, a flaw or error in a software program or hardware component that prevents it from performing the […]

build

1 [network analysis] In ArcGIS, the process of creating a network system. For geometric networks, this includes establishing connectivity, creating

build parcel

[ESRI software] In Survey Analyst – Cadastral Editor, a cadastral fabric editing command that creates a parcel from construction lines

bus

[computing] A set of conductors that provide communications links between the various functional components of a computer, such as memory

business table

[ESRI software] In a geodatabase, the spatially-enabled DBMS table that holds the main attribute values of a dataset. A business

button

[programming] A command that executes a function, macro, or custom code when clicked.

byte

[computing] The smallest addressable unit of data storage within a computer, almost always equivalent to 8 bits and containing one

C

[programming] A common, flexible, programming language.

C++

[programming] An object-oriented programming language, extended from C.

C4I

[defense] In defense, an abbreviation used to signify that a computer program or system supports command, control, communication, computers, and

CAD

[graphics computing] Acronym for computer-aided design. A computer-based system for the design, drafting, and display of graphical information. Also known

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