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Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS): A television technology that delivers signals directly from a satellite to a home through the use of a small (usually 18') dish.

Mobile Satellite Service: Powerful communications transmission service provided by satellites. A single satellite can provide coverage to the whole United States.

Multi-Satellite Dish: It is often necessary for consumers to use a multi-satellite TV system, such as the directv Oval 5 LNB Slimeline Dish or DISH Networks DISH 1000. This would normally be required to access pr . . . View Full Definition

Medical Director: Manager in a healthcare organization responsible for provider relations, provider recruiting, quality and utilization management, and medical policy.

Magnetic Direction: Direction as indicated by a magnetic compass after correction for deviation but without correction for variation.

Lighting Direction: The positioning of lights relative to the object being shot. The norm for lighting direction is three-point lighting.

Multi-Switch (Or Multi-Satellite Switch Or Matrix-Switch): If you want to hook up more receivers than your dish can accommodate, you can use a multiswitch to split up the satellite feed without compromising signal quality. Some multiswitches allow y . . . View Full Definition

Marketing Director: Individual responsible for marketing a managed care plan, whose duties include oversight of marketing representatives, advertising, client relations, and enrollment forecasting.

Musical Director: Person who selects and arranges the music for a program.

Operations Director: Individual who typically oversees claims, management information services, enrollment, underwriting, member services, and office management.