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parameter

1 [map projections] One of the variables that define a specific instance of a map projection or a coordinate system. […]

parametric curve

[mathematics] A curve that is defined mathematically rather than by a series of connected vertices. A parametric curve has only

parcel

1 [cadastral and land records] A piece or unit of land, defined by a series of measured straight or curved

parcel construction

[ESRI software] In Survey Analyst – Cadastral Editor, a set of dimensions entered to create a set construction line work.

parcel group

[ESRI software] In Survey Analyst – Cadastral Editor, a set of parcels that exist as a group instead of individually

parcel PIN

[cadastral and land records] Acronym for parcel identification number. In Survey Analyst – Cadastral Editor, a unique identifier for a

parcel type

[cadastral and land records] A classification for parcels, used to provide additional information about them and how they must be

parent replica

[ESRI software] In geodatabase editing, data in a source geodatabase that is replicated.

parse

1 [computing] In computing, to divide a sequence of letters and numbers into parts, especially to test their agreement with

partial address support

[geocoding] The ability to return a list of geocoding candidates based on incomplete address information. For example, if a city

partial cache

[ESRI software] In ArcGlobe, an on-demand cache that contains levels of detail for areas that have been visited, or a

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