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- domain theory — (theory) A branch of mathematics introduced by Dana Scott in 1970 as a mathematical theory of programming languages, and for nearly a quarter of a century developed almost exclusively in connection with denotational semantics in computer science. In denotational semantics of programming languages, the meaning of a program is taken to be an element of a domain. A domain is a mathematical structure consisting of a set of values (or "points") and an ordering relation, <= on those values. Domain theory is the study of such structures. ("<=" is written in LaTeX as \subseteq) Different domains correspond to the different types of object with which a program deals. In a language containing functions, we might have a domain X -> Y which is the set of functions from domain X to domain Y with the ordering f <= g iff for all x in X, f x <= g x. In the pure lambda-calculus all objects are functions or applications of functions to other functions. To represent the meaning of such programs, we must solve the recursive equation over domains, D = D -> D which states that domain D is (isomorphic to) some function space from D to itself. I.e. it is a fixed point D = F(D) for some operator F that takes a domain D to D -> D. The equivalent equation has no non-trivial solution in set theory. There are many definitions of domains, with different properties and suitable for different purposes. One commonly used definition is that of Scott domains, often simply called domains, which are omega-algebraic, consistently complete CPOs. There are domain-theoretic computational models in other branches of mathematics including dynamical systems, fractals, measure theory, integration theory, probability theory, and stochastic processes. See also abstract interpretation, bottom, pointed domain.
- domesday book — a record of a survey of the lands of England made by order of William the Conqueror about 1086, giving ownership, extent, value, etc., of the properties.
- domineeringly — In a domineering manner.
- domino theory — a theory that if one country is taken over by an expansionist, especially Communist, neighbor, party, or the like, the nearby nations will be taken over one after another.
- doomsday book — Domesday Book.
- doomsday cult — A doomsday cult is a religious cult whose members believe that the world is about to end.
- double whammy — twofold misfortune
- down syndrome — Down syndrome is a disorder that some people are born with. People who have Down syndrome have physical differences, such as shorter stature, and learning difficulties.
- dual monarchy — the kingdom of Austria-Hungary 1867–1918.
- dumbfoundedly — In a dumbfounded manner.
- dynamic scope — (language) In a dynamically scoped language, e.g. most versions of Lisp, an identifier can be referred to, not only in the block where it is declared, but also in any function or procedure called from within that block, even if the called procedure is declared outside the block. This can be implemented as a simple stack of (identifier, value) pairs, accessed by searching down from the top of stack for the most recent instance of a given identifier. The opposite is lexical scope. A common implementation of dynamic scope is shallow binding.
- dynamogenesis — the output of raised activity of the nervous system
- dysmenorrheal — painful menstruation.
- dysmenorrheic — Of, pertaining to, or experiencing dysmenorrhea.
- dysmenorrhoea — painful menstruation.
- dysmorphology — The study of genetic defects, especially congenital malformations.
- early-morning — taking place or being presented in the early part of the morning
- earnest money — money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract.
- easter monday — the day after Easter, observed as a holiday in some places.
- echoic memory — the ability to recapture the exact impression of a sound shortly after the sound has finished
- economy class — a low-priced type of accommodation for travel, especially on an airplane.
- economy drive — a campaign by the government or a firm to reduce expenditure and make savings
- ectosymbionts — Plural form of ectosymbiont.
- egomaniacally — In an egomaniacal manner.
- electrothermy — the use of electrically produced heat for therapeutic purposes
- embryogenetic — embryogenic
- embryoid body — an aggregate of cells that have developed from stem cells
- embryological — Of or pertaining to embryology.
- embryonically — In an embryonic way.
- emotionlessly — Without emotion.
- emphysematous — (medicine) Related, similar to or involving emphysema; swollen, bloated.
- employability — (uncountable) The state or quality of being employable.
- enantiomorphy — the state of being enantiomorphic
- encephalotomy — The dissection of the brain.
- encyclopedism — Comprehensive learning or knowledge.
- endolymphatic — (anatomy) Pertaining to, or containing, endolymph.
- endosymbiosis — Symbiosis in which one of the symbiotic organisms lives inside the other.
- endosymbiotic — Of or pertaining to endosymbiosis.
- epidermolysis — Loosening of the epidermis, with extensive blistering of the skin and mucous membranes, occurring either after injury, or as a spontaneous and potentially dangerous condition, particularly in children.
- ergonomically — In an ergonomic manner.
- erythematosus — (pathology) An eruption of red lesions.
- etymologizing — Present participle of etymologize.
- exothermicity — (chemistry, physics) The release of heat during an exothermic reaction.
- extemporarily — In an extemporary manner.
- exterminatory — Relating to or marked by extermination.
- false economy — an attempt to save money which actually leads to greater expense
- family doctor — a general practitioner.
- felony murder — a killing treated as a murder because, though unintended, it occurred during the commission or attempted commission of a felony, as robbery.
- ferry company — a company that operates a ferry or ferries
- flying column — (formerly) a force of troops equipped and organized to move swiftly and independently of a principal unit to which it is attached.