GIS Dictionary

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snapping environment

[ESRI software] Settings in ArcGIS that define the conditions in which snapping will occur. These settings include snapping tolerance, snapping […]

snapping priority

[ESRI software] In classic snapping, the order in which snapping will occur by layer during an ArcGIS editing session, set

snapping properties

[ESRI software] In classic snapping, a combination of a shape to snap to and a method for determining what part

snapping tolerance

1 [data editing] A specified distance within which points or features within are moved to match or coincide exactly with

SnapTip

[ESRI software] In ArcGIS, a user-assistance component that displays an on-screen description of the layer name or target being snapped

SOAP

[computing] An XML-based protocol developed by Microsoft, SAP, and IBM for exchanging information between peers in a decentralized, distributed environment.

SOC

[software] Acronym for server object container. A process in which one or more services is running, or the machine hosting

solution

[software] A ready-to-use application geared toward a specific audience or industry.

solver

[network analysis] A function that performs network analysis based on a set of network data.

SOM

[software] Acronym for server object manager. A Windows service that manages a set of server objects that are distributed across

sonar

[remote sensing] Acronym for sound navigation and ranging. A system or device that measures the time lapse between emitting a

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