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single precision

[data quality] A level of coordinate exactness based on the number of significant digits that can be stored for each […]

Single setup page

[ESRI software] One of two types of setup pages in the Survey Analyst Survey Explorer. The single setup page is

single use

[software] In software licensing, a software product that can be used on only one machine.

singleton

[programming] A class for which there can only be one instance in any process.

sink

1 [analysisgeoprocessing] The location or group of locations used as the endpoint for distance analysis. 2 [network analysis] A junction

site prospecting

The process of evaluating demographic data surrounding potential locations for a business, based on a user-defined trade area or areas.

site starter

[ESRI software] A downloadable application that users can customize and use on their site.

sketch

[data models] In ArcMap, a shape that represents a feature’s geometry. Every existing feature on a map has this alternate

sketch constraint

[ESRI software] In ArcMap editing, an angle or length limitation that can be placed on segments created using the Sketch

sketch operation

[ESRI software] In ArcMap, an editing operation that is performed on an existing sketch. Examples are Insert Vertex, Delete Vertex,

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