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escape character (ESC)

1. In alphabet coding schemes, a specially designated character, the occurrence of which in the data signifies that one or more of the characters to follow are from a different character code, i.e., have meanings other than normal.
2. In a text-control sequence of characters, a control character that indicates the beginning of the sequence and the end of any… (Read More →)

escape code

An indicator consisting of one or more digits which is defined in a given numbering plan and is used to indicate that the digits that follow are from a specific numbering plan which is different from the given number plan.
Note: An escape code can be carried forward through the originating network and can be carried across internetwork and international… (Read More →)

ESIF

Emergency Services Interconnection Forum

ESMI

Emergency Services Messaging Interface

ESNet

Emergency Services Network

ESNI

Emergency Services Network Interfaces

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