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Cold Core Thunderstorms: Thunderstorms formed primarily due to steep lapse rates, especially when very cold air aloft overlies warmer surface air.

Encore: A piece of music played at the end of a recital responding to the audiences enthusiastic reaction to the performance, shown by continuous applause.

Dual Core: This refers to a new Central Processing Unit (CPU) structure. The difference between a single core and dual core is that a dual core system has two CPU's that are electronically wired togeth . . . View Full Definition

FICO® Score: Created by the Fair Isaac Corporation, FICO® is the best-known credit scoring system in the US. Based on the information in your credit report, your FICO® score is calculated using complex, . . . View Full Definition

Hardcore: Term used to describe the level of engagement or fandom with a game, or genre of games. 'Hardcore gamers' are people that identify themselves as being particularly passionate about playing g . . . View Full Definition

Honor Score: A score deemed worthy of an award by the governing bodies of ten pin bowling. The ultimate honor scores would be a 300 game and 900 series.

Hers Score: A number between 0-100 that is used to designate the energy efficiency of a home compared to guidelines established by the Home Energy Rating System Council. The higher the score (number), t . . . View Full Definition

Credit Score: This is a number that is supposed to show the lender how likely you are to repay a loan--whether you are a good or poor credit risk. This score can be a very big factor in determining whethe . . . View Full Definition

Corer: Tubular benthic sampling device that is plunged into the bottom in order to obtain a vertically oriented cylindrical sample

Core Structural Integrative Therapy: Originated by George P. Kousaleos, CORE is a myofascial, postural, and structural somatic therapy combining massage techniques with client-assisted movement. Normally lasting ten sessions, t . . . View Full Definition