GIS Dictionary

[ESRI software] The process of copying data to another geodatabase, editing that data, then merging the changes with the data […]

[data models] Data that represents phenomena with distinct boundaries. Property lines and streets are examples of discrete data.

[data capture] A method of digitizing in which points are placed individually to define a feature’s shape.

[ESRI software] A feature that has definite feature boundaries.

[data models] A raster that typically represents phenomena that have clear boundaries with attributes that are descriptions, classes, or categories.

[hardware] A storage medium for recording digital information, consisting of a round, flat, spinning plate coated with a magnetic material.

[ESRI software] In ArcGlobe, the folder on a computer’s disk drive where ArcGlobe stores layer cache files.

[non-ESRI software] A type of early binding in which DispID properties and methods are accessed at compile time, so there’s

[ESRI software] In ArcGIS, a link created to define the source and destination coordinates for a spatial adjustment. Links are

[ESRI software] In Survey Analyst – Cadastral Editor, the difference in the coordinates of a point between successive least-squares adjustments.

[ESRI software] Often used to refer to subclasses of the Display abstract class. For example, “when drawing to the display”