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symbol modifier field

[ESRI software] In MOLE, a defined area in which optional text or graphics may be entered to provide additional information […]

symbolization

[symbology] The process of devising a set of marks of appropriate size, color, shape, and pattern, and assigning them to

symbology

The set of conventions, rules, or encoding systems that define how geographic features are represented with symbols on a map.

synchronization

1 [ESRI software] In geodatabase editing, the process of applying changes made from a replica to the relative replica in

synchronization version

1 [ESRI software] In geodatabase editing, the geodatabase version that receives changes during synchronization. The synchronization version is always a

synchronous

1 [physics] Occurring together, or at the same time. 2 [data transfer] In data transmission, precisely timed and steady transmission

syntax

[programming] The structural rules for using statements in a command or programming language.

system tool

[ESRI software] In ArcGIS, a geoprocessing tool. System tools are stored in system toolsets and can be copied to custom

system toolbox

[ESRI software] In ArcGIS, a default geoprocessing toolbox that is installed with ArcGIS. System toolboxes contain system tools, organized into

system toolset

[ESRI software] In ArcGIS, a subset of a geoprocessing toolbox that holds system tools.

systematic error

[ESRI software] In Survey Analyst, one type of measurement error. Systematic error follows a mathematical or physical law, and it

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