Synonym cladding noncircularity. See ovality.

See cladding mode.

Information used by a claimant to generate exchange AI needed to authenticate a principal [10181-2].

An entity which is or represents a principal for the purposes of authentication. A claimant includes the functions necessary for engaging in authentication exchanges on behalf of a principal [10181-2].

Acronym for custom local area signaling service.

Synonym (in Internet protocol) multicast address.

The set of characteristics of an emission, designated by standard symbols, e.g., type of modulation of the main carrier, modulating signal, type of information to be transmitted, and also, if appropriate, any additional signal characteristics. [NTIA] [RR]

A ranking, assigned to each switching center in a communications network, determined by the center switching functions, interrelationships with other offices, and transmission requirements.

1. A designation assigned to describe the service treatment and privileges given to a particular terminal.
2. A subgrouping of telephone users for the purpose of rate distinction.
Note: Examples of class of service subgrouping include distinguishing between (a) individual and party lines, (b) Government and non-Government lines, (c) those permitted to make unrestricted international dialed calls and those not… (Read More →)

Synonym classmark.