small circle

[geodesy] The circle made when a flat plane intersects a sphere anywhere but through its center. Parallels of latitude other than the equator are small circles.

small scale

[cartography] Generally, a map scale that shows a relatively large area on the ground with a low level of detail.

smart pointer

[programming] A Visual C++ class implementation that encapsulates an interface pointer, providing operators and functions that can make working with the underlying type easier and less error prone.

smoothing

[digital image processing] In image processing, reducing or removing small variations in an image to reveal the global pattern or trend, either through interpolation or by passing a filter over … Read more