The list of data acronyms and abbreviations.

All data related acronyms and abbreviations.

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RDF:
Resource Description Framework(Format, Xml-based standard)
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SA:
Selective Availability(Information, DATA, SPACE)
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SVG:
Scalable Vector Graphics(Imaging, Graphics, Computer Graphics)
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CY:
Calendar Year(Taxation, US taxation, TAX)
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DMS:
Data Management System(Information Systems, Knowledge Management, DATA)
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DP:
Data Processing(Computer Data Processing, Data Processing, Computer data)
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DPU:
Data Processing Unit(Data Processing, Computer Data Processing)
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DUNS:
Data Universal Numbering System(DATA, Computer Science, Computing)
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EAD:
Encoded Archival Description(Data Storage, Library, DATA)
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EDS:
Electronic Data Systems(Information Systems, Knowledge Management, Company)
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GIF:
Graphics Interchange Format(Imaging, Graphics, Printing)
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PDS:
Planetary Data System(DATA, Telecommunications, Telecom)
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AAC:
Advanced Audio Coding(Multimedia, Audio, Video)
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ADPE:
Automated Data Processing Equipment(Computer Data Processing)
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Automatic Data Processing Equipment(Computer Data Processing)
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ADT:
Abstract Data Type(DATA, Computer Science, Computer)
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BDE:
Borland Database Engine(DATA, Computer Science, Computing)
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CSV:
Comma Separated Value(DATA, Computer Science, Computing)
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DBMS:
Data Base Management System(DATA, Computer Science, Computing)
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DCE:
Data Communication Equipment(Electronic hardware, Computer engineering)
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