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| comp., MS |
ǹsòmebe (In general, a modular unit of code that acts as part of a larger system or structure. For COM, a unit of code built to deliver a well-specified set of services through well-specified interfaces. A component provides an object that a client requests at runtime) |
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| abbr., polym. |
comp.; compon. |
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A general term that is used to mean one part of something more complex (For example, a computer system may be a component of an IT service, or an application may be a component of a release unit. Components are co-operating packages of executable software that make their services available through defined interfaces. Components used in developing systems may be commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) or may be purposely built. However, the goal of component-based development is to ultimately use as many pre-developed, pretested components as possible) |
| mil., abbr. |
cmpt; comp |
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In logistics, a part or combination of parts, having a specific function, which can be installed or replaced only as an entity. (FRA); Set of forces having the abilities and capabilities for a given action in a specific fighting domain, enabling them to produce specific effects. 2. Task to be carried out, in combination with other tasks in a given time-space framework, in order to contribute in the implementation of a course of action. (FRA) |
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One of the subordinate organizations that constitute a joint force (JP 1); In logistics, a part or combination of parts having a specific function, which can be installed or replaced only as an entity |
| water.suppl., abbr. |
cpn |
