Lifting: Lifting is the process by which the differences among multiple, concrete implementations of the same algorithm are abstracted away, producing a generic algorithm.

 

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Lifting: Lifting is the process by which the differences among multiple, concrete implementations of the same algorithm are abstracted away, producing a generic algorithm.

Orographic Lifting: Where the flow of air is forced up and over barriers such as highlands or mountains. Moist air being forced aloft begins to cool, consequently condensation forms, and rain or snow begins to . . . View Full Definition

Lifting Clause: A provision in a junior mortgage that allows the underlying senior loan to be replaced or refinanced so long as the amount of the new senior loan does not exceed the amount of the first lien . . . View Full Definition

Lifting A Leg: Closing out one side of a long-short arbitrage before the other is closed.

Lifting Condensation Level (LCL): The height at which a parcel of moist air becomes saturated when it is lifted dry adiabatically.

Pick Up: Lifting the ball and discontinuing play on a hole, for various reasons (e.g., informal - too many strokes and too much time has elapsed, causing the following group to wait unduly: team or m . . . View Full Definition

Pump Fake: When the quarterback fakes a pass and keeps the ball in his hand in an attempt to fool the defensive team.

Mark: (also 'spot') to put down a ballmarker (usually a small flat object, like a dime) to be able to replace the ball precisely in its original location after lifting (usually, but not exclusivel . . . View Full Definition

Leg: On segment of a journey, normally referring to an air itinerary, such as the ' outbound leg ' or the ' return leg '.

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