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  2. Code word (communication) - Wikipedia

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    Code word (communication) In communication, a code word is an element of a standardized code or protocol. Each code word is assembled in accordance with the specific rules of the code and assigned a unique meaning. Code words are typically used for reasons of reliability, clarity, brevity, or secrecy.

  3. Code word (figure of speech) - Wikipedia

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    A code word is a word or a phrase designed to convey a predetermined meaning to an audience who know the phrase, while remaining inconspicuous to the uninitiated. For example, a public address system may be used to make an announcement asking for "Inspector Sands" to attend a particular area, which staff will recognise as a code word for a fire or bomb threat, and the general public will ignore.

  4. Error correction code - Wikipedia

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    A simplistic example of ECC is to transmit each data bit 3 times, which is known as a (3,1) repetition code. Through a noisy channel, a receiver might see 8 versions of the output, see table below. Through a noisy channel, a receiver might see 8 versions of the output, see table below.

  5. Optical mark recognition - Wikipedia

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    The bottom of the first sheet, the top and bottom of the second sheet, and the top of the third sheet are chemically treated so that the impression of the first sheet comes on the second and third sheets. Errors. It is possible for optical answer sheets to be printed incorrectly, such that all ovals will be read as filled.

  6. Help:Cheatsheet - Wikipedia

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    For a full list of editing commands, see Help:Wikitext. For including parser functions, variables and behavior switches, see Help:Magic words. For a guide to displaying mathematical equations and formulas, see Help:Displaying a formula. For a guide to editing, see Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia. For an overview of commonly used style ...

  7. Distraction - Wikipedia

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    Distraction is the process of diverting the attention of an individual or group from a desired area of focus and thereby blocking or diminishing the reception of desired information. Distraction is caused by: the lack of ability to pay attention; lack of interest in the object of attention; or the great intensity, novelty or attractiveness of ...

  8. Shannon–Fano coding - Wikipedia

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    Unfortunately, Shannon–Fano coding does not always produce optimal prefix codes; the set of probabilities {0.35, 0.17, 0.17, 0.16, 0.15} is an example of one that will be assigned non-optimal codes by Shannon–Fano coding. Fano's version of Shannon–Fano coding is used in the IMPLODE compression method, which is part of the ZIP file format.

  9. List of country calling codes - Wikipedia

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    376 – Andorra (formerly 33 628) 377 – Monaco (formerly 33 93) 378 – San Marino (interchangeably with 39 0549; earlier was allocated 295 but never used) 379 – Vatican City (assigned but uses 39 06698). 38 – formerly assigned to Yugoslavia until its break-up in 1991. 380 – Ukraine. 381 – Serbia.