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mapping: (genetics) the process of locating genes on a chromosome; a function such that for every element of one set there is a unique element of another set

triangulation collapse: a method of surveying; the area is divided into triangles and the length of one side and its angles with the other two are measured, then the lengths of the other sides can be calculated; a trigonometric method of determining the position of a fixed point from the angles to it from two fixed points a known distance apart; useful in navigation

scanning collapse: the act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission; the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer

guideline collapse: a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters

schema collapse: an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world

planning collapse: the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise; an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action; "the planning was more fun than the trip itself"; the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening; "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties"

intention collapse: an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out; "my intention changed once I saw her"; (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal; "his intentions are entirely honorable"

strategy collapse: the branch of military science dealing with military command and the planning and conduct of a war

lineup collapse: a line of persons arranged by police for inspection or identification

layout collapse: the act of laying out (as by making plans for something); a plan or design of something that is laid out

tactics collapse: the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

calculation collapse: the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods; planning something carefully and intentionally; "it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting"; problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

methodology collapse: the system of methods followed in a particular discipline; the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline

setup collapse: the way something is organized or arranged; "it takes time to learn the setup around here"

procedure collapse: a mode of conducting legal and parliamentary proceedings; a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error"

rationalization collapse: the organization of a business according to scientific principles of management in order to increase efficiency; (mathematics) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation; the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason; (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening

method collapse: a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

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