OSAC Lexicon

Method of evaluation of uncertainty by the statistical analysis of series of observations (e.g., relative standard deviation of a historical data set of control results)

Method of evaluation of uncertainty by means other than the statistical analysis of series of observations (e.g., obtaining the uncertainty associated with a CRM from its certificate of analysis)

This is the mistake when one rejects the null hypothesis (one states that there is an effect) and it is true (there is really NO effect). This is also called a false positivedetecting an effect where none exist. (see false positive.)

Refers to hand printing, cursive writing, numerals, symbols, or combinations thereof, and signatures. (SWGDOC E01)

The block (usually metal) attached to the end of the typebar that bears the typeface. (SWGDOC E04)

A bar, mounted on a typewriter, that holds a type slug(s). (SWGDOC E04)

The portion of the element or type slug that projects from the body and contacts the surface of the substrate to form the character. (SWGDOC E04)

Deviation from the intended appearance of a character due to physical damage to the typeface or its malformation in manufacture. (SWGDOC E04)

A particular variant of a type design. (SWGDOC E04)

Hierarchical taxonomic schematic, key, or computer database that can be used to determine the source of a particular typestyle. (SWGDOC E04) NOTE These schemes are only an aid for searching a typestyle library and are not a substitute for actual reference materials in the typestyle library.

An organized collection of reference samples of typestyles and related materials. (SWGDOC E04) NOTE Reference materials can also include information such as typestyle catalogs, treatises relative to typography and the design of typestyles used on typewriters and other printing systems, typewriters, type slugs, type elements, actual strike-ups, and instruction and repair manuals.

A self-contained machine for character-by-character direct writing by means of keyboard operated typefaces. (SWGDOC E04)

schneeberger grid A network of uniformly spaced horizontal and perpendicular lines, generally on a glass or acetate surface, used to check the alignment characteristics of typewriting or printing. The grids come in varying sizes and physically placed on top of the document for measuring. Computer technology allows for these to be created in any spacing desired and overlaid on an image that has been imported into the computer.

Radiation for which the wavelengths are shorter than those for visible radiation. N

OTE 1 The range between 100 nm and 400 nm is commonly subdivided into: UV-A: 315 nm to 400 nm; UV-B: 280 nm to 315 nm; UV-C: 100 nm to 280 nm. 

NOTE 2 A precise border between "ultraviolet" and "visible" cannot be defined, because visual sensation at wavelengths shorter than 400 nm is noted for very bright sources. (CIE S 017/E:2011 ILV)

The opposite hand (or other body part) from that normally used for writing. (SWGDOC T01)

See classical conditioning.

An alert for which the presence of a trained odor/scent cannot be confirmed. This may be the result of residual or lingering odor/scent that the canine can detect but which has not been confirmed by technology or direct observation. (See non-productive response.)

Lack of verification of search results following a deployment of a canine team(s).

A written or oral consensus between the interested parties concerning the management of the investigations.

Manner of death used when the information pointing to one manner of death is no more compelling than another after thorough consideration of all available information.

an anisotropic crystal in the tetragonal or hexagonal system having one optic axis (isotropic direction) and either two (tetragonal) or three (hexagonal) directions which are alike and perpendicular to the direction of the optic axis.

A computing industry standard for the representation of most of the world's scripts (suchas Latin letters, Cyrillic letters, Chinese characters, special symbols and others). See A.

A decedent or human remains whose identity is unknown or not established.

arrangement whereby one party recognizes or accepts a conformity assessment result of another party
Note 1 to entry: The expression “conformity assessment result” signifies the output of any conformity assessment activity (e.g. a report or certificate) and can include a finding of nonconformity.
 

A scenario where the laboratory has concluded that the data do not support or refute a proposition as defined by the laboratory and based on validation studies.

The inability to use results for comparisons due to poor or limited data quality.

A writing movement not typical in day-to-day writing that may be the result of intent, or internal/ external factors. 

NOTE Some characteristics of unnatural writing movements include slow speed, poor line quality, poor line continuity with stops or hesitations in the pen line, and blunt commencement and termination strokes. This is often seen in disguised or simulated writing.

Data that cannot be used for comparisons for reasons including, but not limited to, poor or limited data quality, mixture complexity, or a failure to meet quality assurance requirements.

Data that cannot be used for comparisons for reasons including, but not limited to, poor or limited data quality, mixture complexity, or a failure to meet quality assurance requirements.

Data that cannot be used for comparisons for reasons including, but not limited to, poor or limited data quality, mixture complexity, or a failure to meet quality assurance requirements.

Data that cannot be used for interpretation/comparison for reasons including, but not limited to, poor or limited data quality, mixture complexity, or a failure to meet quality assurance requirements based on developmental validation studies, the laboratory’s internal validation studies, and the laboratory’s documented and verified interpretation and comparison protocol.

A buoyant layer of hot gases and smoke produced by a fire in a compartment.

highest concentration of an analyte in a sample that can be reliably measured with acceptable bias and precision

To locate target odor/scent sources in a city type of environment.

A measure to determine the concentration of the urine.

Uniform Resource Identifier.

Uniform Resource Locator.

Universal Serial Bus. Refers to a family of standardized computer peripheral interfaces.

Coordinated Universal Time.

Unicode Consortium Standard Transmission Format