1. In facsimile, the mode for scanning lines across the longer dimension of a rectangular object, i.e., rectangular original.
2. In computer graphics, the orientation of an image in which the longer dimension is horizontal.
3. An orientation of printed text on a page such that the lines of text are parallel to the long dimension of the page.
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A set of characters, conventions, and rules that is used for conveying information.

A program that performs tasks, such as translating and interpreting, required for processing a specified programming language.
Note: Examples of language processors include a Fortran processor and a COBOL processor.

The interface between applications and application platforms based on language-independent binding APIs and consistent with the paradigms used for a specific programming language [POSIX.0].

A specification that facilitates the management and development of consistent language-binding standards [POSIX.0]

The Data Link Layer protocol as specified by ITU-T Recommendation X.25 (1989).

Abbreviation for link access procedure D. A link protocol used in ISDN.

Specially constructed large prime numbers, viz. , p1, p2, q1, and q2, each > 2100, where p1|p-1, p2|p+1, q1|q-1, and q2|q+1, where p and q are the private prime factors. [After X9.31]

Acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. A device that produces a coherent beam of optical radiation by stimulating electronic, ionic, or molecular transitions to higher energy levels so that when they return to lower energy levels they emit energy.
Note 1: Laser radiation may be either temporally coherent, spatially coherent, or both.
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An abrupt change of the center wavelength of a laser, caused by laser instability.