15-letter words containing m, e, r, o, v
- power save mode — (architecture) A feature of a component or subsystem designed to actively reduce its power consumption when not in use. Almost any electronic device might benefit from having a power save mode but the most common application is for portable computers which attempt to conserve battery life by incorporating power saving modes in the CPU, display, disks, printer, or other units.
- preservationism — a person who advocates or promotes preservation, especially of wildlife, natural areas, or historical places.
- preview monitor — (in a television studio control room) a picture monitor used for inspecting a picture source before it is switched to transmission
- primo de rivera — Miguel [mee-gel] /miˈgɛl/ (Show IPA), Marqués de Estella [mahr-kes th e es-te-lyah] /mɑrˈkɛs ðɛ ɛsˈtɛ lyɑ/ (Show IPA), (Miguel Prima de Rivera y Orbaneja) 1870–1930, Spanish general and political leader: dictator of Spain 1923–29.
- private company — a company whose shareholders may not exceed 50 in number and whose shares may not be offered for public subscription.
- problem-solving — skills, process: of finding solutions
- pulmonary valve — a semilunar valve between the pulmonary artery and the right ventricle of the heart that prevents the blood from flowing back into the right ventricle.
- quartz movement — an extremely accurate electronic movement utilizing the natural frequency of vibrations of a quartz crystal to regulate the operation of the timepiece (quartz clock or quartz watch)
- random variable — a quantity that takes any of a set of values with specified probabilities.
- rearview mirror — a mirror mounted on the side, windshield, or instrument panel of an automobile or other vehicle to provide the driver with a view of the area behind the vehicle.
- remonstratively — in a remonstrative or expostulatory manner
- reserved memory — (storage) The address range 640-1024 kilobytes on an IBM PC, reserved for BIOS, video cards, and add-on cards. Depending on the configuration some of the address space may be unused in which case it can be used by EMS or UMB.
- reverend mother — a title of respect or form of address for the Mother Superior of a convent
- reverse osmosis — the process in which pure water is produced by forcing waste or saline water through a semipermeable membrane.
- reverse transom — a surface forming the stern of a vessel, canted forwards at the upper side
- self-government — control of the government of a state, community, or other body by its own members; democratic government.
- service economy — an economy which is dominated by the provision or importance of services (as opposed to products)
- service uniform — a uniform for routine duties and service, as distinguished from work, dress, or full-dress uniforms.
- servo-mechanism — A servo-mechanism is a system or device that provides increased power to operate a control.
- supergovernment — a centralized organization formed by a group of governments to enforce justice or maintain peace.
- the prime mover — God, esp when considered as a first cause
- thermosensitive — readily affected by heat or a change in temperature.
- ulterior motive — secret or underlying aim
- uncomprehensive — of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive: a comprehensive study of world affairs.
- undemonstrative — not given to open exhibition or expression of emotion, especially of affection.
- uninformatively — in an uninformative manner
- universal motor — a series-wound motor, of one-half horsepower or less, using alternating or direct current.
- vacuum concrete — concrete from which excess moisture and air are sucked to quicken hardening and increase strength.
- varicocelectomy — the surgical removal or ligation of varicose veins in the scrotal sac.
- venturesomeness — the quality or state of being venturesome
- vermouth cassis — a mixed drink made with dry vermouth, crème de cassis, soda or mineral water, and cracked ice.
- vernier compass — a compass on a transit (vernier transit) having a vernier for adjusting magnetic bearings to read as true bearings.
- victor emmanuel — 1869–1947, king of Italy 1900–46.
- villeda morales — Ramón [rah-mawn] /rɑˈmɔn/ (Show IPA), 1909?–71, Honduran diplomat and statesman: president 1957–63.
- visible imports — products that a company or country buys from other countries
- vitreous humour — the aqueous fluid contained within the interstices of the vitreous body
- volta river dam — a hydroelectric dam on the Volta river
- worm's eye view — a perspective seen from below or from a low or inferior position: The new man will get a worm's-eye view of the corporate structure.
- worm's-eye view — a perspective seen from below or from a low or inferior position: The new man will get a worm's-eye view of the corporate structure.