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AAA – Amateur Athletic Association [association] (US) AAA – American Automotive Association [association] (US) AAA – Authentification, Authorisation and Accounting [computer, telecommunication] AAC – Abbreviated Address Calling [computer, networking] AAC – Adidas Athletic Club [sports, Adidas] AAC – Advanced Audio Coding [computer, audio/video, technology] AAC – Apple Assistance Center [computer, Apple] AAD – Analog-Analog-Digital [music] AAE – Automatic Answering Equipment [telecommunication] AAG – Alpha-1-Antitrypsin [chemistry] AAK – Antragskalkulation auf Kostenbasis [management] (DE) AAL – Andere Arbeiten Lassen [computer, web2.0] (DE) AAL – ATM Adaption Layer [computer, networking] AAM – Angeborener auslösender Mechanismus [biology] (DE) AAO – American Academy of Ophthalmology [group, medical] (US) AAO – Amtsanschlußorgan [government] (DE) AAP – Association of American Publishers [association] (US) AAP – Atemrhythmisch Angepasste Phonation (DE) AAR – Against all risks AAR – Antigen-Antikörper-Reaktion [medical, bio-chemistry] (DE) AAR – Automatic Alternative Routing [computer, networking] AAS – allesaussersport [sports, publishing, blog] (DE) AAS – Alster Allround Service [company] (DE) AAS – Anabol Androgene Steroidhormone [drug, chemistry] (DE) AAS – Anfahrassistent [technology, car] (DE) AAS – Atomabsorptionsspektrokopie [chemistry] (DE) AAW – Ad-aware [computer, software, Lavasoft] ABA – Active Brake Assist [technology, car, Mercedes-Benz] ABB – Asea Brown Boveri AG, Mannheim [company] ABC – Active Body Control [technology, car, Mercedes] ABC – Administration and Billing Center [telecommunication] ABC – Aerospace Basic Course [military] (US) ABC – Agency Billing Contract [business] ABC – Alphabet ABC – American Broadcasting Company, www.abc.com [company, broadcasting] (US) ABC – Argentina, Brasile, Chile ABC – atomar, biologisch, chemisch [military] (DE) ABC – Audit Bureau of Circulations Ltd. [company] (UK) ABE – Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis (DE) ABF – Adobe Binary Screen Font [computer, software, Adobe] ABF – Arbeiter- und Bauernfakultät [school/university] (DDR) ABG – Altenburg, Thüringen [car license] (DE) ABI – Abitur (DE) ABI – Application Binary Interface [computer, networking] ABK – Abkürzung (DE) ABL – Alte Bundesländer (DE) ABM – Antiballistic Missile [weapon] ABM – Arbeitsbeschaffungsmaßnahme (DE) ABM – Arbeitsgemeinschaft Behinderte in den Medien [association] (DE) ABM – Asynchronous Balanced Mode [computer, networking, HDLC] ABO – Abonnement (DE) ABR – Answer Bit Ratio [computer, networking] ABR – Automatic Baud Rate detection [computer, networking] ABR – Automatic Beacon Removal [computer, networking] ABR – Available Bit Rate [computer, networking, ATM] ABS – Absent Subscriber [telecommunication] ABS – absolute ABS – Acrylnitril-Butadien-Styrol-Copolymere [chemistry] (DE) ABS – Alerting Base Station [telecommunication] ABS – Antiblockiersystem [technology, car] (DE) ABS – Asset Backed Securities [banking and broking] ABT – Abteilung (DE) ABT – Applied Business Technology [company] (DE) ACA – Application Control Architecture [computer] ACA – Arbeitsgemeinschaft Christlicher Arbeitnehmer Organisationen [association, trade union] (DE) ACB – Access method Control Block [computer, networking] ACC – Accident Compensation Company [company, insurance] (NZ) ACC – Adaptive Cruise Control [technology, car] ACC – Advanced Computer Communication [computer, networking] ACC – Area Control Computer [computer] ACD – Automatic Call Distribution [computer, networking] ACE – Access Connection Element [computer, networking, ATM] ACE – Access Control Entry [computer, database] ACE – Active Cornering Enhancement [technology, car] ACE – Advanced Communication Engine [computer, networking] ACE – Advanced Computing Environment [computer] ACE – Adverse Channel Enhancement [computer, networking] ACE – Arena Concert & Events GmbH [company, music] (DE) ACE – Assured Computing Environment [computer, software, VMware] ACE – Auto Club Europa [car association] ACE – Automatic Calling Equipment [telecommunication] ACF – Access Control Field [computer] ACF – Advanced Communication Function [computer, networking, SNA] ACF – Airmail Center Frankfurt [company] (DE) ACG – American Comics Grading (US) ACH – Automated Clearinghouse [computer, banking and broking] ACI – Advanced Chip Interconnection [computer] ACI – Advertising Communications International [computer, company] ACI – Alternative Capital Invest [conpany, banking and broking] (DE) ACI – American Computer Innovators [computer, company] (US) ACK – Acknowledge [computer, signal] ACK – Amsterdam Compiler Kit [computer, software] ACL – Access Control List [computer, database] ACL – Anterior Cruciate Ligament [medical, injury] ACL – Arbortext Command Language [computer, language, XML, Arbortext] ACM – Address Complete [computer, networking, signal] ACM – Association for Computing Machinery [computer association] ACP – Administrative Challenge Panels [computer, networking] ACP – Atomic Commitment Protocol [computer, protocol] ACP – Australian Consolidated Press [publishing, company] (AU) ACP – Automatic Colt Pistol [guns] ACP – Auxillary Control Process [computer] ACR – American College of Radiology [school/university] (US) ACR – Attenuation to Crosstalk Loss Ratio [computer, networking] ACS – American Chemical Society [society] (US) ACS – Auto Configuration Server [computer] ACT – Accurate Calibration Technology [Xante product] ACT – Adobe Color Table [computer, format, Adobe] ACT – American College Test [school/university] (US) ACT – Australian Capital Territory (AU) ACT – Channel Active [computer, signal] ACU – Access Control Unit [computer] ACU – Automatic Calling Unit [computer] ADA – Adobe Developers Association [association] ADA – Allgemeine Dienstanweisung [management] (DE) ADA – American Dairy Association [company] (US) ADA – American Dental Association [association, medical] (US) ADA – American Diabetes Association [health, association] (US) ADA – American Dietic Association [health, association] (US) ADA – Atom Development Administration [computer] ADA – Ausbildung der Ausbilder [management] (DE) ADA – Automatic Data Acquisition [computer] ADB – Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie [bibliography] (DE) ADB – Apple Desktop Bus [computer, hardware, Apple] ADB – Asian Development Bank [organization] ADB – Automatic Differential Brake [car, technology, BMW] ADC – Advanced Data Control [computer, software, Microsoft] ADC – Aid to Dependent Children (US) ADC – aide-de-camp (FR) ADC – Analog Digital Converter [computer, hardware] ADD – Analog-Digital-Digital [music] ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder [health] ADF – Adapter Description File [computer, hardware, SCSI] ADF – Application Development Framework [computer, software, Oracle] ADF – Auto Document Format ADF – Automatic Direction Finder [transportation, flight] ADG – Antidiskriminierungsgesetz [government, law] (DE) ADI – Acceptable Daily Intake [medical] ADI – Autodesk Device Interface [Autodesk] ADK – Arbeitsgemeinschaft der deutschen Kachelofenwirtschaft e.V. [association, trade and industry] (DE) ADL – Advance/Decline-Linie [banking and broking] (DE) ADM – Admiral [military] ADM – Aggregate Data Manager [computer] ADM – Application Discovery Manager [computer, software, Smart product] ADN – Allgemeiner Deutscher Nachrichtendienst [government] (DDR) ADO – ActiveX Data Objects [computer, software, Microsoft] ADP – Accelerated Data Path [computer, software] ADP – Adenosin-Diphosphat [chemistry] ADP – Atomic Datapool [computer, software, Procis format] ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution [computer] ADR – American Depository Receipt [banking and broking] (US) ADR – ASTRA Digital Radio [telecommunication] ADS – Active Directory Service [computer, software, Microsoft] ADS – Adaptives DämpferSystem [technology, car, Mercedes] ADS – Aktiver Diagnose Stecker (DE) ADS – Approved Destination Status [travel, government] (CN) ADS – Artwork Delivery System [computer, software, 4-Sight product] ADS – Aufmerksamkeits-Defizit-Syndrom [health] (DE) ADS – AutoCAD Development System [Autodesk product] ADS – Automated Deployment Service [computer, software, Microsoft] ADT – Abstrakter Datentyp [computer] (DE) ADT – Access Developer's Toolkit [computer, software, Microsoft] ADT – Architectural Desktop [computer, software, CAD] ADV – Augsburger Druck- und Verlagshaus GmbH [company] (DE) ADW – Akademie der Wissenschaften [government] (DDR) AEA – ##missing, assumed: Air ... Association AEC – Ars Electronica Center, Linz [institute] (AT) AEC – Atomic Energy Commission (US) AED – Automatic External Defibrilator [health] AEF – American Endowment Foundation [company, banking and broking] (US) AEF – American Expeditionary Forces [military] (US) AEG – Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft [company] (DE) AEG – Anschutz Entertainment Group [company] AEG – Aus Erfahrung Gut [slang] (DE) AEG – Auspacken, Einschalten, Garantiefall [slang, fun] (DE) AEG – Auspacken, Einschalten, Geht...nicht [slang, fun] (DE) AES – Advanced Encryption Standard [computer, algorithm, security] AES – Application Environment Specification/Services AEZ – Anwendungsentwicklungszentrum (DE) AFA – Absetzung für Abnutzung [management] (DE) AFB – Adobe Font Binary [Adobe format, extension] AFB – Air Force Base [military] (US) AFC – Application Foundation Classes [computer, software] AFC – Automatic Frequency Control [radio] AFD – Advanced Fullscreen Debug AFD – Automatic File Distribution AFF – Accelerated Free Fall [sport] AFG – Afghanistan [nation] AFI – Authority and Format Identifier [computer, networking] AFK – Asbestfaser-verstärkte Kunststoffe [chemistry] (DE) AFK – Away From Keyboard [slang, chat] AFL – Adaptive Forward Lightning [technology, car, Opel] AFL – American Federation of Labor [trade union] (US) AFM – Adobe Font Metrics File Format [computer, Adobe format, extension] AFM – Atomic Force Microskope AFN – American Forces Network [broadcast, radio] (US) AFO – Air Force One [movie] AFP – Agence France-Presse, www.afp.com [company, publishing] (FR) AFP – Appletalk Filing Protocol [protocol] AFS – Adaptive Front Lighting System [technology, car, Lexus] AFS – American Field Service [organisation] (US) AFS – Andrew File System [computer, storage] AFS – Arbeitsgemeinschaft Freier Stillgruppen e.V. [health, association] (DE) AGA – Advanced Graphics Architecture [Amiga] AGB – Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen (DE) AGC – Automatic Gain Control [audio/video] AGD – Allianz Deutscher Designer [association] (DE) AGE – Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Endoskopie e.V. [health, medical, association] (DE) AGF – Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Großforschungseinrichtunge [group] (DE) AGG – Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz [law] (DE) AGI – Allianz Global Investors [company, banking and broking] AGM – annual general meeting [business] AGM – Arabischer Gemeinsamer Markt [organization] (DE) AGP – Advanced Graphics Port [computer, hardware, Intel] AGS – Adaptive Getriebe Steuerung [car, technology, BMW] (DE) AGT – Applied Graphics Technology [computer, company] AGV – Arbeitgeberverbände, www.agv.de [group, trade and industry] (DE) AGV – Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Verbraucherverbände [association, trade and industry] (DE) AGV – Arbeitsgemeinschaft Druckveredlung [group] (DE) AHB – Allgemeine Versicherungsbedingungen für die Haftpflichtversicherung (DE) AHK – Anhängerkupplung [car, classified ads] (DE) AHK – Aussenhandelskammer [trade and industry] (DE) AHO – Netherlands Antilles [nation] AHV – Alters- und Hinterlassenenversicherung [insurance] (CH) AIC – Aichach-Friedberg, Bayern [car license] (DE) AIC – American Institute of Chemists [institute] (US) AIF – Aktieninformationsforum, Telekom [group] (DE) AIF – Arbeitsgemeinschaft Industrieller Forschungsvereinigungen "Otto von Guericke" e.V., www.aif.de [association] (DE) AIG – American International Group, Inc. [company] (US) AIM – Adult Industry Medical Health Care Foundation [association] (US) AIM – American Indian Movement [organisation] (US) AIM – AOL Instant Messanger [computer, software, Internet] AIM – Automated Image Makeready [printing, GOSS] AIN – Advanced Intelligent Networks [conference, computer] (IT) AIP – Adaptive Internet Protocol [computer, protocol, Sun] AIP – Ärzte im Praktikum (DE) AIP – Association of Internet Professionals [computer, Internet, association] AIS – Angewandte Informationssysteme GmbH (DE) AIS – Application Integration Services AIS – As I said [slang, chat] AIT – Advanced Information Technology in Design and Manufacturing [computer, ESPRIT project] AIT – Alliance Internationale de Tourisme [association, tourism] (FR) AIT – Asian Institute of Technology [institute] AIW – Allgemeine Ingenieurswissenschaften [university] (DE) AKA – Also Known As [slang] AKB – Allgemeine Bedingungen für die Kraftfahrtversicher (DE) AKB – Allgemeine Kreditbank [company] (DE) AKF – Aktivkohlefilter [chemistry] (DE) AKI – Arbeitsgemeinschaft Deutsche Kunststoff-Industrie [organisation] (DE) AKI – Arbeitskreis Informatik [computer, association] (DE) AKP – Afrika, Karibik, Pazifik [region] (DE) AKP – Ausbildungskompanie [military] (DE) AKS – automatisches Kupplungssystem [technology, car] (DE) AKW – Atomkraftwerk (DE) AL2 – Audi A2 Aluminium [car, Audi] ALB – Albania [nation] ALB – Allgemeine Leichtathletik Bestimmungen [sports] (DE) ALB – Fraunhofer Anwendungszentrum Logistikorientierte Betriebswirtschaft [association] (DE) ALC – Alcohol ALE – Address Latch Enable ALE – Application Link Enabling [computer, SAP] ALF – Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Lebensmittelfilialbetriebe (DE) ALF – Außerirdische Lebensform ALG – Algeria [nation] ALG – Arbeitslosengeld [government] (DE) ALM – Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Landesmedienanstalten in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, www.alm.de [group, broadcasting, media] (DE) ALP – Appliance Link Protocol [computer, protocol, Sun] ALR – Advanced Logic Research, Inc. [company] ALS – Advanced Life Support [rescue service] ALS – Advanced Lowpower Schottky ALS – Amyotrophe Lateralsklerose [health] (DE) ALS – Approach Lighting System [transportation, flight] ALS – Auftragsleitsystem [PSI/Burda product] (DE) ALT – Alternate [key] ALU – Aluminiumfelgen [car, classified ads] (DE) ALU – Arithmetic Logical Unit AMA – American Motorcycle Association [association, motorcycle] (US) AMA – automatische Mastanlage [military] (DE) AMB – Advanced Memory Buffer [computer, hardware] AMB – Arbeitskreis mitttelständischer Bilderdienste [photography, group] (DE) AMD – Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [company] AMD – Altersabhängige Makuladegeneration [health] (DE) AME – Advanced Modelling Extension AMF – Action Message Format [computer, software, Flash, Macromedia] AMF – Arab Monetary Fund [organization] AMG – Aufrecht & Melcher, Großasbach [company, car] (DE) AMI – American Microsystems International [company] (US) AMI – Automobil International, Leipzig [car fair] (DE) AMK – Arbeitsgemeinschaft Die moderne Küche, Darmstadt [association] (DE) AML – Aachener und Münchener Lebensversicherung AG [company, insurance] (DE) AMP – Adenosin-Monophosphat [chemistry] AMP – Amplifier [HiFi] AMP – Asymetric Mult-Processing [computer] AMR – Automatic Make Ready [Komori] AMS – Advertising Management System [computer, software, PPI product] AMS – Amsterdam [city] (NL) AMS – Audio visual Multimedia Services [computer, networking, ATM] AMT – Apple Media Tool [computer, software, Apple product] AMU – Atomic Mass Unit [unit] ANA – Annaberg, Sachsen [car license] (DE) ANC – African National Congress [party] AND – Andorra [nation] ANG – Angermünde, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) ANG – Angola [nation] ANK – Anklam, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) ANM – Anmerkung, Anm. (DE) ANN – Artifical Neural Network [computer, software] ANS – Advanced Network and Services, Inc. [computer, Internet, company] (US) ANT – Another Neat Tool, ant.apache.org [computer, software] ANT – Antigua and Barbuda [nation] ANZ – Australian & New Zealand Bank [company, banking and broking] (NZ) AOA – American Overseas Airlines [company] (US) AOA – Angle of Attack [military] AOB – Any Other Business [business] AOK – Allgemeine Ortskrankenkassen [insurance] (DE) AOL – America Online [computer, provider] AOM – Acusto Optical Modulator AOP – Aspect Oriented Programming [computer, software, paradigm] APA – Adaptive Packet Assembly APA – All Points Addressable APA – American Psychological Association [association, medical] (US) APA – Austria Presse Agentur [company] (AT) APB – All Points Bulletin (US) APC – Alternative PHP Cache [computer, PHP] APC – Antigen Presenting Cell [biology] APC – Association for Progressive Communications [association] APD – Aldus Prepress Division [company, publishing] (US) APD – Apolda, Thüringen [car license] (DE) APF – Australian Pink Floyd [band, music] (AU) APF – Automatic Program Finder [technology] APG – Adobe Prepress Group [company, publishing] (US) API – Allgemeinärzte, Praktiker, Internisten [medicine] (DE) API – American Petroleum Institutes [association] (US) API – Application Programming Interface [computer] APL – A Programming Language [computer] APL – Automatic Plate Loading [MAN Roland product] APM – Actions per Minute [computer, gaming, unit] APM – Advanced Power Management [computer, hardware, IBM] APN – Aktien plus Neuemission [banking and broking] (DE) APO – Apochromat [photography] (DE) APO – Army Post Office [military] (US) APO – Außerparlamentarische Opposition [politics, group] (DE) APP – Alan Parsons Projects [band, music] APP – Application [computer, software] APP – Automatic Page Positioning [computer, software, Linotype-Hell] APR – April [time] (US, DE) APR – Automatic Picture Replacement [computer, publishing, Scitex] APS – Acoustic Parking System [car, technology] APS – Advanced Photo System [photography] APS – Amonium Persulfat/Persulphate APS – Analog Protection System [audio/video] APS – Arbeitsplatz-Rechensysteme [conference] (DE) APS – Auto Pilot System [Mercedes Benz product] APT – Address Pass Through [computer, hardware] APT – Adobe Point/PostScript Point [unit] APT – Advanced Publishing Technology [company] APT – Automatically Programmed Tools [computer] AQL – A Query Language [computer] ARA – Apple Remote Access [computer, Apple] ARB – Address Record Buffer [computer, hardware, Hewlett Packard] ARC – Advanced RISC Computing [computer] ARC – American College of Radiology [education, college] (US) ARC – American Red Cross [association] (US) ARC – Arcus [math] ARD – Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der BRD, www.ard.de [broadcast, group] (DE) ARF – asoziale Randgruppe Frankfurt [computer, Internet, hacker] (DE) ARG – Argentina [nation] ARL – Association of Research Libraries [association, publishing] (US) ARM – Account Resource Management ARM – Advanced RISC Machine [computer, hardware] ARM – Armenia [nation] ARN – Arnstadt, Thüringen [car license] (DE) ARP – Address Resolution Protocol [computer, networking, Internet, protocol] ARP – Air Raid Precautions ART – Another Ray Tracer [computer, software, format] ART – Artern, Thüringen [car license] (DE) ARU – Aruba [nation] ARV – Arbeitsrecht und Arbeitslosenversicherung [insurance] (CH) ASA – Active Server Application [computer, software, Microsoft] ASA – American Samoa [nation] ASA – American Standards Association [association] ASB – Arbeiter Samariter Bund [association] (DE) ASB – Aurenz-Spezial-Blumenerde [product, ASB-Grünland Helmut Aurenz GmbH] (DE) ASC – Adobe Support Central [company, publishing] (US) ASC – Anti-Slide-Control [technology, car, BMW] ASC – Ascend [computer, SQL command] ASC – Authorized Support Center [computer, Microsoft] ASC – automatische Stabilitäts Control [car, technology, BMW] (DE) ASD – Automatisches Sperrdifferential [car, Mercedes Benz product] (DE) ASE – Advanced Safety Electronics [car, technology, BMW] ASE – American Stock Exchange [banking and broking] (US) ASE – Angewandte Solarenerie, Heilbronn [company] (DE) ASF – Acid Survivors Foundation [association, health] (BD) ASF – Advanced Streaming Format [computer, multimedia, Microsoft format] ASF – Apache Software Foundation [computer, software, group] ASF – Arbeitsgemeinschaft sozialdemokratischer Frauen [association, politics] (DE) ASF – Aspect Source Flags ASF – Aufmerksamkeits-Funktions-Symptom [health] (DE) ASK – Akademische Software Kooperation, Karlsruhe [computer, software, group] (DE) ASK – Autorisierter Servicebetrieb der Kawasaki-Organisa [company] (DE) ASL – Arithmetic Shift Left [computer, command] ASL – Aschersleben, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) ASM – American Society for Microbiology [association, biology] (US) ASM – Assembler Source [extension] ASN – Abstract Syntax Notation [ISO/IEC, CCITT] ASN – Autonomous System Number [computer, networking] ASP – Active Server Pages [computer, Microsoft] ASP – Aktion Selbständiges Porz [association] (DE) ASP – Application Service Provider [computer, Internet] ASP – Association of Shareware Professionals [computer, group] ASP – Außenspiegel [car, classified ads] (DE) ASR – Antriebsschlupfregelung [technology, car] (DE) ASR – Arithmetic Shift Right [computer, command] ASS – Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkarten-Fabriken A [company] (DE) AST – Anruf-Sammel-Taxi [transportation] (DE) AST – Atlantic Standard Time [time] AST – Automatische Stabilitäts Traktion [car, BMW] (DE) ASU – Abgassonderuntersuchung (DE) ASU – Arbeitsgemeinschaft Selbständiger Unternehmer [trade and industry, group] (DE) ASU – Asynchron-Synchron-Umsetzer [computer, hardware] (DE) ASV – Adobe SVG Viewer [computer, software, Adobe] ASV – American Standard Version (US) ASV – Axel Springer Verlag [media, company] (DE) ASW – Außersinnliche Wahrnehmung (DE) ATA – Advanced Technology Attachment ATA – Außentemperatur-Anzeigen [car, classified ads] (DE) ATC – Air Traffic Control [computer, software] ATE – Auslandstätigkeitserlass [government, tax] (DE) ATE – Automated Test Equipment ATF – Asynchron Transfer [computer, networking] ATF – Automatic Transmission Fluid [car] ATF – Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms [government] (US) ATG – Art Technology Group, www.atg.com [company, software] (US) ATG – Austauschgetriebe [car, classified ads] (DE) ATI – Allied Telesyn International [company] ATL – Above-the-line [trade and industry] ATL – Active Template Library [computer, software, Microsoft] ATL – Application Transaction Language [computer, language] ATL – Atlanta, Georgia, USA [flight] ATM – Adobe Type Manager [Adobe product] ATM – Asynchronous Transfer Mode [computer. networking] ATM – At The Moment [slang, chat] ATM – Austauschmotor [car, classified ads] (DE) ATM – Automatic Teller Machines [computer] ATP – Adenosin-Triphosphat [chemistry] ATP – Association of Tennis Professionals [sports, association] ATS – Advanced Technical Solutions [company] ATS – Advertisement Transmission System [format] ATT – Attenuation [computer, networking] ATU – Auto-Teile Unger [company, car] (DE) ATU – Fraunhofer-Arbeitsgruppe für Toxikologie und Umwel [institute] (DE) ATV – All-Terrain Vehicle [car] (US) ATX – Austrian Traded Index [banking and broking] (AT) ATX – Österreichischer Aktienindex [business, banking and broking] (AT) AUA – Austrian Airlines [company, transportation] (AU) AUC – Automatische Umluft Control [car, technology, BMW] (DE) AUG – August [time] (US, DE) AUI – Associaión de Usuarios de Internet [association, Internet] (FR) AUI – Attachment Unit Interface [computer] AUP – Acceptable Use Policy [computer, networking] AUR – Aurich, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) AUS – Army of the United States [military] (US) AUS – Australia [nation] AUT – Austria [nation] AUX – Apple UNIX [Apple product] AUX – Auxiliary AVB – Allgemeine Versicherungsbedingungen zur Haftpflichtversicherung für Vermögensschäden (DE) AVB – Allgemeine Vertragsbestimmungen (DE) AVD – Automobilclub von Deutschland [association] (DE) AVG – Angestelltenversicherungsgesetz (DE) AVG – Average [math] AVI – Audio/Video Interleaved [computer, Microsoft format] AVN – Adobe Virtual Network [computer, software, Adobe product] AVP – Alien Vs. Predator [movie] AVS – Application Visualization System [computer, software, format, Stardent product] AWB – ausweisbar [classified ads] (DE) AWD – All-Wheel-Drive [technology, car] AWD – Microsoft Fax At Work Document [computer, Microsoft format] AWE – Advanced Workflow Engine [computer, Setanta product] AWF – Ausbildung, Weiterbildung, Fortbildung [computer, ZGDV department] (DE) AWG – Abfallwirtschaftsgemeinschaft [company] (DE) AWG – Antwortgarantie [classified ads] (DE) AWI – Alfred Wegener Institut [institute] (DE) AWI – Automaten-Wirtschaftsverbände-Info GmbH [company] (DE) AWK – Al Aho, Peter Weinberger, Brian Kernighan [computer, software] AWK – awkward [slang] (US) AWO – Arbeiterwohlfahrt [association] (DE) AWS – Anrufweiterschaltung (DE) AWT – Abstract Windowing Toolkit [computer, Java] AWV – Arbeitsgemeinschaft fär Wirtschaftliche Verwaltung [trade and industry, group] (DE) AZE – Azerbaijan [nation] AZH – Abzugshaube [home] (DE) AZR – Aktenzeichen Recht (DE) AZR – Ausländerzentralregister [government, database] (DE) AZT – Allianzzentrum für Technik (DE) AZV – Auslandszahlungsverkehr [banking and broking] (DE) B&B – Bed and Breakfast (GB) B2B – Business-to-Business [management] B2C – Business-to-Consumer [management] B2E – Business-to-Employee [management] B2K – Back To Keyboard [slang, chat] B4N – Bye For Now [slang] BAA – Bayerische Amerika Akademie München [school/university] (DE) BAA – British Airports Authority, baa.co.uk [company, transportation] (UK) BAB – Berufsausbildungsbeihilfe [government] (DE) BAB – Bundesautobahn (DE) BAC – Business Availabilty Center [computer, software, Mercury product] BAD – Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg [car license] (DE) BAD – Berufsgenossenschaftlicher Arbeitsmedizinischer Dienst (DE) BAG – Bundesamt für Güterverkehr [government, transportation] (DE) BAG – Bundesarbeitsgericht [government] (DE) BAH – Biologische Anstalt Helgoland [biology, institue] (DE) BAK – Blutalkoholkonzentration [government, medical] (DE) BAK – Bundesaufsichtsamt für das Kreditwesen [banking and broking, government] (DE) BAL – Business Action Language BAM – Bananen-Aufkleber-Museum (http://www.b-a-m.de/) [museum, Internet] (DE) BAM – Business Activity Monitoring [Business, management] BAN – Biographische Artikel und Nekrologe, MMW [publication] (DE) BAO – Bruce Artwick Organization [computer, company] BAR – Barnim, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) BAR – Base Address Register [computer, hardware] BAS – Bremsassistent [car, Mercedes-Benz product] (DE) BAS – Business Advisory Subcommittee [group, business] BAT – Baby AT Board [computer, hardware] BAT – Batallion [military] (DE) BAT – Batch file [computer, extension] BAT – British American Tobacco [company] BAT – Bundesangestelltentarif (DE) BAU – Industriegewerkschaft Bauen-Agrar-Umwelt [trade union] (DE) BAV – Betriebliche Altersvorsorge [banking and broking] (DE) BAV – Bundesverband der Autovermieter Deutschlands e.V. [association] (DE) BAW – Bayerischen Akademie für Werbung und Marketing [assocation, marketing] (DE) BAW – Beamter auf Widerruf [government] (DE) BAW – bis auf weiteres (DE) BAW – bis auf Widerruf (DE) BBB – Bauch, Bart, Brille [classified ads, slang] (DE) BBC – British Broadcasting Company [company, broadcasting] (GB) BBG – Bernburg, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) BBK – Bundesverband Bildender Künstler [association] (DE) BBK – Deutsche Bundesbank [government] (DE) BBL – Basketball Bundesliga [sports] (DE) BBL – Be Back Later [slang, chat] BBL – Bundesblatt [government] (CH) BBN – Bolt, Beranek & Newman [computer, company] BBP – Bailey-Borwein-Plouffe [computer, algorithm] BBQ – Barbeque (US) BBR – Bundesamtes für Bauwesen und Raumordnung [government] (DE) BBS – Bulletin Board System/Service [computer] BBT – Bundesverband Bürotechnik [association] (DE) BBV – Bayerischer Bauern Verband [organization] (DE) BBV – Bundesverband für Informations- und Kommunikationssysteme [government] (DE) BBW – Berufsbildungswerk [association] (DE) BCC – Blind Carbon Copy [computer, email] BCC – Branch Conditional [computer, command] BCD – Binary Coded Decimal [computer] BCE – Gewerkschaft Bergbau, Chemie, Energie [trade union] (DE) BCG – Bacillus Calmette-Guerin [chemistry] BCI – BatiBus Club International [company] BCM – Baseboard Management Controller [computer, management] BCM – Business Continuity Management [management, business] BCP – Best Current Practice [computer, Internet, publishing] BCP – Binary Control Protocol [computer, protocol, Adobe] BCP – Bulk Copy Program [computer, software, database] BCP – Business Continuity Planning [business, management] BCS – Bachelor of Commercial Science [school/university] (US) BCV – Business Continuance Volume [computer, storage] BDA – Berufsverband Deutscher Anästhesisten e.V. [association, medical] (DE) BDA – Bund Deutscher Architekten [group] (DE) BDA – Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände e.V. [association, trade and industry] (DE) BDB – Bundesverband der Deutschen Binnenschiffahrt e. V. [association, transportation] (DE) BDB – Bundesverband deutscher Banken, www.bdb.de [banking and broking, association] (DE) BDC – Backup Domain Controller [computer, networking, Microsoft] BDD – Bantam Doubleday Dell [company, publishing] BDD – Bundesverband Deutscher Detektive [association] (DE) BDD – Business Desktop Deployment [computer, software, Microsoft] BDE – Betriebsdatenerfassung (DE) BDE – Borland Database Engine [Borland product] BDF – Adobe Glyph Bitmap Distribution Format [computer, Adobe format] BDG – Berufsverband Deutscher Geowissenschaftler [group] (DE) BDH – Bund Deutscher Hebammen [medicine, association] (DE) BDI – Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V. [association, trade and industry] (DE) BDI – Bundesverband Deutscher Internisten e.V. [association, medical] (DE) BDK – Bund Deutscher Karneval [association] (DE) BDN – Bundesverband des Deutschen Güterverkehrs [association, transportation] (DE) BDO – Butandiol [chemistry] BDP – Bund der Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder e.V. [association] (DE) BDR – Bund Deutscher Radfahrer [association, sports] (DE) BDS – Bund Deutscher Sportschützen [sport, association] (DE) BDS – Bundesverbandes Deutscher Standesbeamtinnen und Standesbeamten [group] (DE) BDU – Bund Deutscher Unternehmensberater e.V. www.bdu.de [association] (DE) BDÜ – Bundesverband der Dolmetscher und Übersetzer [group] (DE) BDV – Bund der Versicherten e.V. http://www.bundderversicherten.de [trade and industry, association] (DE) BDV – Bund der Vertriebenen [group] (DE) BDW – Berufsverband der Wirtschafts- und Gesellschaftsko [organization] (DE) BEA – British European Airways [company] (GB) BED – Brand-Erbisdorf, Sachsen [car license] (DE) BEE – Bertelsmann Electronic Edition [publishing, Bertelsmann product] BEG – Big Evil Grin [slang, chat] BEL – Bayerische Eishockey-Liga [sports] (DE) BEL – Beckenendlage [medical] (DE) BEL – Belgium [country] BEL – Bell [ASCII] BEL – Belzig, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) BEM – Boundary Element Method BEN – Bestätigungsnummer [banking and broking] (DE) BEP – Bamberger Ehepaar Panel (DE) BEP – Bertelsmann Electronic Publishing [publishing, company] BEP – break even point [trade and industry] BEP – Bund Europäischer Pfadfinder [association] (DE) BEP – Bureau of Engraving and Printing [government, publishing] (US) BER – Basic Encoding Rules for ASN.1 [computer] BER – Bernau bei Berlin, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) BER – Bit Error Rate [computer, networking] BFA – British Football Association [association] (GB) BFA – Bundesversicherungsanstalt für Angestellte (DE) BFB – Bund Freier Bürger [party] (DE) BFD – Berufsförderungsdienst [military] (DE) BFD – Big fucking deal [slang, fun] BFD – Blank formatted disk [computer, hardware] BFD – Bundesverband Freier Wohnungsunternehmen [association] (DE) BFE – Bildung und Beratung für die betriebliche Praxis, [company] (DE) BFF – Best Friends Forever [slang] BFG – Bank für Gemeinwesen [company, banking and broking] (DE) BFH – Bundesfinanzhof [government] (DE) BFN – brutto für netto (DE) BFN – Bundesamt für Naturschutz [government] (DE) BFR – Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung [government. institute] (DE) BFR – Bundesverband Freie Radios [organization, broadcast, radio] (DE) BFS – Breadth First Search [computer, algorithm] BGA – Ball Grid Array [computer, hardware, Intel] BGA – Besonders Geschicktes Argument [slang, fun] (DE) BGA – Bundesgesundheitsamt [government] (DE) BGA – Bundesverband des deutschen Groß- und Außhandels (DE) BGB – Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (DE) BGH – Bundesgerichtshof [government] (DE) BGI – Borland Graphics Interface [Borland] BGL – Berchtesgadener Land, Bayern [car license] (DE) BGL – Betriebsgewerkschaftsleitung (DE) BGL – Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und Entsorgung (BGL) e.V. http://www.bgl-ev.de [trade and industry, association] (DE) BGP – Border Gateway Protocol [computer, networking, protocol] BGR – Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaft und Rohstoffe (DE) BGS – Bundesgartenschau [exhibition] (DE) BGS – Bundesgrenzschutz (DE) BGU – Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik (DE) BHH – Betriebshaushalt [management] (DE) BHI – Brain Heart Infusion [biology] BHK – Baby Hamster Kidney [biology, medical] BHL – Bernard-Henri Lévy [person] (FR) BHW – Beamtenheimstättenwerk [company] (DE) BIB – Bild-In-Bild [display] BIB – Bus Interface Board BIC – Bank Identifier Code [banking and brokerage] BIC – Branchen-Info-Center (DGM) (DE) BID – Banco Interamericano de Desarollo [IDB, organization] BID – Betriebliche Informations- und Datenverarbeitung, [university] (DE) BID – Bund Internationaler Detektive [association] (DE) BIK – Ludwig Boltzmann-Institut für Kriegsfolgen-Forschung, www.bik.ac.at [institute] (AT) BIM – Before Image BIN – Binary [computer] BIP – Bruttoinlandsprodukt (DE) BIR – Birkenfeld/Nahe und Idar-Oberstein, Rheinland-Pfal [car license] (DE) BIS – Bank for International Settlements [BIZ, organization, banking and broking] (CH) BIS – Bertelsmann InformationsService (DE) BIS – Bibliographic Information System [computer, software] BIS – Boot Integrity Service [computer, software, cryptography] BIS – Bureau of Industry and Security [government] (US) BIS – Business Information System [computer, software] BIT – Binary Digit [computer] BIT – Bitburg-Prüm, Rheinland-Pfalz [car license] (DE) BIT – Bitburger Pils (DE) BIT – Bonn-Aachen International Center for Information Technology [institute] (DE) BIW – Bank für Investments und Wertpapierhandel AG www.biw-bank.de [banking and brokerage, company] (DE) BIW – Bischofswerda, Sachsen [car license] (DE) BIZ – Bank für Internationalen Zahlungsausgleich [BIS, organization, banking and broking] (CH) BIZ – Berufsinformationszentrum (DE) BJC – Bubblejet Color [computer, hardware, Canon product line] BJH – Barcley James Harvest [music, group] BJU – Bundesverband Junger Unternehmer [trade and industry] (DE) BKA – Bundeskriminalamt [government] (DE) BKE – Bundeskonferenz für Erziehungsberatung (DE) BKK – Beamten-Kranken-Kasse [assurance, company] (DE) BKK – Betriebskrankenkasse [assurance, company] (DE) BKM – Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien [government] BKZ – Berufskennziffer (DE) BLK – Bund-Länder-Kommission für Bildungsplanung und Forschung [government] (DE) BLM – Bayerische Landeszentrale für neue Medien, www.blm.de [government, broadcasting, media] (DE) BLR – Bayerisches Lokal-Radioprgramm [broadcast, radio] (DE) BLT – Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato [food] BLZ – Bankleitzahl (DE) BMA – British Medical Association [association] (GB) BMA – Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Sozialordnung [government] (DE) BMB – Bitte mit Bild (DE) BMC – Body Mind Centering BMF – Bundesministerium der Finanzen [government] BMG – Bertelsmann Media Group [company] (DE) BMG – Browning Machine Gun [military] BMI – Bundesministerium des Inneren [government] (DE) BMJ – British Medical Journal [medical, publishing] BMJ – Bundesministerium der Justiz [government] (DE) BMP – Basic Multilingual Plane BMP – Bean-Managed Persistence [computer, software, Java] BMP – Bitmap Picture [format, extension] BMR – Basal Metabolic Rate [unit] (US) BMS – Bristol-Myers Squibb, www.bms.com [company, pharma] BMT – Bean-Managed Transactions [computer, software, Java] BMU – Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit [government] (DE) BMW – Bayerische Motorenwerke AG [car, company] (DE) BMW – Bayerische Müllwagen [slang, fun] (DE) BMW – Bring Mich Werkstatt [slang, fun] (DE) BMZ – Brandmeldezentrale (DE) BMZ – Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung [government] (DE) BNA – Borna, Sachsen [car license] (DE) BNA – bundeseinheitlicher Notfall-Ausweis [medical] (DE) BNB – British National Bibliography [bibliography] (UK) BNC – Bayonet Navy Connector [computer, hardware] BNC – Bayonet Neill Concelman [computer, hardware] BNC – Bayonet Nut Connection [computer, hardware] BNC – British Naval Connector (GB) BND – Bundesnachrichtendienst [government] (DE) BNF – Backus-Naur Form [computer, theory] BNF – Big Name Fan [slang, chat] BNI – Before Next Interaction [computer] BNL – Beteiligungsgesellschaft Neue Länder [company] (DE) BNP – Banque Nationale de Paris, S.A. [company] (FR) BNZ – Bank of New Zealand [company, banking and broking] (NZ) BOA – Basic Object Adapter [computer] BOA – Belastungsorientierte Auftragsfreigabe (DE) BOB – Best Of Business [award] BOD – Board of Directors BOD – Books on Demand [computer, publishing] BOD – Business Object Document [computer] BOF – Begin Of File [computer] BOF – Benutzeroberfläche [computer] (DE) BOF – Birds of a Feather BOK – Bundesverband Offene Kanäle e.V. [association, group] (DE) BOM – Begin of Message [computer, networking] BOM – Business Object Model BOM – Byte-order Mark [computer, Unicode] BOQ – Bachelor Officers' Quarters [military] (US) BOR – Borken in Ahaus, Nordrhein-Westfalen [car license] (DE) BOT – Back On Topic [slang, chat] BOT – Begin Of Transaction [computer] BOT – Board of Trade [government] (GB) BOT – Bottrop, Nordrhein-Westfalen [car license] (DE) BOT – Roboter [computer, hardware] BPA – Presse- und Informationsamt der Bundesregierung [government] (DE) BPB – Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung [government, party] (DE) BPD – Bankparameterdaten [computer, finance] (DE) BPI – Bits Per Inch [unit] BPL – Business Process Language [computer, language] BPM – Beats Per Minute [unit] BPM – Business Process Management [computer, business] BPO – Business Process Outsourcing [business] BPP – Binary Packing Problem [computer] BPP – Bits Per Pixel [computer, unit] BPR – Business Process Reengineering [computer] BPS – Bits Per Second [unit] BPS – Bundesprüfstelle für jugendgefährdende Schriften [government] (DE) BPS – Bytes Per Second [unit] BPU – Betriebswirtschaftliche Projektgruppe für Unterneh [institute] (DE) BPW – Board of Public Work (US) BRA – Wesermarsch in Brake, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) BRB – Be Right Back [slang, chat] BRB – Brandenburg, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) BRD – Bundesrepublik Deutschland [country] (DE) BRG – Burg, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) BRK – Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz [association] (DE) BRM – Business Relationship Management [business] BRS – Bibliographics Retrieval Service [computer, bibliography] BRT – Bruttoregistertonne [unit] (DE) BRV – Berliner Rechtsvorschriften [government] (DE) BRZ – Bruttoraumzahl [unit] (DE) BSA – Bovine Serum Albumin [bio-chemistry] BSA – Boy Scouts of America [association] (US) BSA – Bund schweizerischer Architekten [association] (CH) BSA – Business Software Alliance [computer, software, group] BSB – Back Street Boys [music, group] BSC – Bachelor of Science [school/university] (US) BSD – Basic Standard Definition BSD – Berkely Software/Standard Distribution [computer, software] BSE – Belegloser Scheckeinzug [banking and broking] (DE) BSE – Bombay Stock Exchange [banking and broking] (IN) BSE – Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathia [medical] BSE – bovine spongiforme Enzephalopathie [medical] (DE) BSE – Bundesverband des Deutschen Schuheinzelhandels (BDSE) [association, trade and industry] (DE) BSE – Industriegewerkschaft Bau-Steine-Erden [trade union] (DE) BSG – Betriebssportgemeinschaft [sports] (DE) BSG – Blutkörperchensenkungsgeschwindigkeit [health] (DE) BSG – Bundessozialgericht [government] (DE) BSH – Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH [company] (DE) BSI – British Standards Institute [institute] (GB) BSI – Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechni [government] (DE) BSK – Beeskow, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) BSP – Bank statement printer [banking and broking] BSP – Beispiel (DE) BSP – Binary Space Partinioning [computer, graphics] BSP – Bone Sialo Protein [biology] BSP – Bruttosozialprodukt (DE) BST – Bering Standard Time [time] BSV – Bank für Sparanlagen und Vermögensbildung AG [company, banking and broking] (DE) BSV – Bundesamt für Sozialversicherung [government] (CH) BTA – Biologisch-technische Assistentin (DE) BTB – Bautechnische Begehung [trade and industry] (DE) BTB – Branch Target Buffer [computer, hardware, Intel] BTC – Block Transfer Complete [computer, signal] BTF – Bitterfeld, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) BTG – Book Technology Group [group] BTK – Back To Keyboard [slang, chat] BTL – Below-the-line [trade and industry] BTL – Bilspedition Transport & Logistics [company] BTL – Biomass to liquid [chemistry] BTM – Balloon Telecom Manager [Creatix product] BTM – Berner Tagblatt Mediengruppe AG [company, publishing] (CH) BTM – Betäubungsmittel (DE) BTO – Build to Order [Targa] BTO – Business Technology Optimization [company, HP] BTS – Broadcasting Television Systems Philips [company] BTT – Back To Topic [slang, chat] BTU – British Thermal Unit [unit] (GB) BTW – Bundesverband der Deutschen Tourismuswirtschaft [trade and industry, organization] (DE) BTW – By The Way [slang, chat] BTX – Bildschirmtext (DE) BÜS – Büsingen am Hochrhein, Baden-Württemberg [car license] (DE) BÜZ – Bützow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) BUG – Bildungsurlaubsgesetz [law] (DE) BUP – British United Press [company] (GB) BUP – Büro für Umwelt-Pädagogik, Göttingen [company] (DE) BUS – Binary Unit System [networking] BUS – Broadcast and Unknown Server [computer, networking] BUZ – Berufsunfähigkeits-Zusatzversicherung [insurance] (DE) BVA – Bundesverband der Augenärzte Deutschlands [association, medicine] (DE) BVB – Bundesverband Informations- und Kommunikationssyte [association] (DE) BVD – Bovine Virus Diarrhoe [disease] BVD – Bundesverband des Unterhaltungs- und Kommunikation [association] (DE) BVD – Bundesverband Druck e.V. [association] (DE) BVF – Berufsverband der Frauenärzte e.V., www.bvf.de [association, medical] BVG – Berliner-Verkehrs-Betriebe [company, transportation, bus/train] (DE) BVH – Bundesverband des Deutschen Versandhandels e.V. [association] (DE) BVH – Bundesverband des Deutschen Versandhandels e.V. http://www.versandhandel.org [trade and industry, association] (DE) BVI – Bundesverband Deutscher Investmentgesellschaften e.V. [banking and broking, association] (DE) BVI – BVI Bundesverband Investment und Asset Management e. V. [association, banking and broking] (DE) BVJ – Berufsvorbereitungsjahr (DE) BVK – Bundesverband Deutscher Versicherungskaufleute e.V [trade and industry, association] (DE) BVL – Bundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit [government] (DE) BVP – Bayerische Volkspartei [party] (DE) BVR – Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffe [trade and industry, association] (DE) BVR – Bundesverband Regie [group] (DE) BVR – Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH [company, transportation, bus/train] (DE) BVS – Bulk Verification Services [company] BVS – Bundesanstalt für vereinigungsbedingte Sonderaufgaben [government] (DE) BWA – Broadband Wireless Access [computer, telecommunication] BWB – Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung [military, government] (DE) BWC – Bier und Wein Comptoir [company] (DE) BWI – Bob Webe, Inc. [company] BWI – British West Indies (GB) BWK – Brennwertkessel [mechanical engineering] (DE) BWL – Baden-Württemberg Landesregierung und Landtag [car license] (DE) BWL – Betriebswirtschaftslehre [business] (DE) BWP – Bundesverband WärmePumpe e. V. [association] (DE) BWS – Bitte warten Sie! [slang] (DE) BWS – Brauchwasserspeicher [mechanical engineering] (DE) BWS – Brustwirbelsäule [anatomy] (DE) BWS – Buchungszentrum der westfälischen Sparkassen [company] (DE) BWV – Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis [music] (DE) BXA – Bureau of Export Administration [government] (US) BYL – Bayern Landesregierung und Landtag [car license] (DE) BYU – Brigham Young University, www.byu.edu [school/university] (US) BZA – Bundesverband Zeitarbeit Personal-Dienstleistungen e.V. [organisation] (DE) BZG – Berufsschulzentrum Glockenspitz [school/university] (DE) BZG – bezahlt Geld (als Kurszusatz) [banking and broking] (DE) BZT – Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation (DE) BZW – beziehungsweise (DE) C++ – C++ [computer, language] CAA – Civil Aviation Authority [transportation, government] (UK) CAA – Computer Aided Animation [computer] CAB – Cabinet [computer, format] CAB – Community Advisory Board [management] CAC – Call Admission Control [computer, networking] CAD – Computer Aided Design [computer] CAE – Common Application Environment [computer] CAE – Computer Aided Engineering [computer] CAF – Cooperación Andina de Fomento [organization] (FR) CAF – Cost and Freight [trade and industry] (US) CAL – Client Access License [computer, software, Lotus] CAL – Computer Aided Learning [computer] CAL – Creative Application Labs, SIGGRAPH [computer] CAM – Common Access Model/Method [computer] CAM – Computer Aided Manufacturing [computer] CAM – Concentrator Access Module [computer, networking] CAM – Content Addressable Memory [computer, hardware] CAN – Canada [country] CAN – Cancel [ASCII] CAN – Customer Access Network [computer, networking] CAP – Canadian Association of Palynologist [association] (CA) CAP – Carrier Amplitude/Phase Modulation [computer, telecommunication] CAP – Civil Air Patrol (US) CAP – Computer Aided Planning [computer] CAP – Computer Aided Printing [computer] CAP – Computer Aided Publishing [computer] CAP – CTM Access Profile [telecommunication] CAQ – Computer Aided Quality Assurance [computer] CAS – Chemical Abstracts Service [chemistry] CAS – Column Address Select/Strobe [computer, hardware] CAS – Communication Application Sepcification [computer] CAS – Computer Application Software [computer] CAS – Conditional Access System [computer] CAS – Contract Audit Services [Anderson Consulting] CAS – Court Of Arbitration For Sport [sports] CAT – Computer Aided Technologies [computer] CAT – Computer Aided Tomography [medical] CAU – Concentrator Access Unit [computer, networking] CAV – Constant Angular Velocity [physics] CbC – Call by Call [telecommunication] CBC – Canadian Broadcasting Corporation [company] (CA) CBC – Cipher Block Chaining [software, security] CBC – Cornering Brake Contol [car, technology, BMW] CBD – Cash Before Delivery [trade and industry] (US) CBE – Commander of the British Empire [title] (GB) CBI – Computer Based Instruction [computer] CBI – Control Break International [computer, company] CBL – Computer Based Learning [computer] CBL – Contextual Browsing Language [computer, language, XML, Internet] CBM – Christoffel-Blindenmission [association] (DE) CBO – Chicago Board of Trade [trade and industry] (US) CBO – Congressional Budget Office [government] (US) CBR – CAS before RAS [computer] CBR – Constant Bit Rate [computer, networking] CBR – Content-Based Retrieval [computer] CBS – Columbia Broadcasting System [company] (US) CBT – Computer Based Training [computer, software] CBT – Core Based Tree [computer] CBX – Computerized Branch Exchange CCA – Cisco Clean Access [computer, networking, Cisco] CCB – Communication Control Block [computer, networking] CCC – Chaos Computer Club [association] (DE) CCC – Conference Control Channel [computer] CCD – Charged Coupled Device [computer, hardware] CCE – Control Creation Edition [computer, software, Microsoft Visual Basic] CCF – Chinese Computer Federation [computer, association] (CN) CCG – Centro de Computação Gráfica [computer, company] (PT) CCI – Commercial Communications, Inc. [company, publishing] (US) CCI – Commodation Change Index [banking and broking, charts] CCI – Common Client Interface [computer] CCI – Computer Composition International [company] (DK) CCI – Credit Card Institute [banking and broking] CCK – Client Customization Kit [computer, software, Internet, Netscape] CCM – Color Management System [computer, software, publishing] CCM – Counter with CBC-MAC [computer, networking] CCM – Cubic centimeter [unit] CCM – Cybergraphic's Component Manager [computer, software, Cybergraphic product] CCN – Canadian Corporate Newsnet [company] CCN – Cordless Communication Network [computer, networking] CCO – Chiel Creative Officer [management] CCP – CAN Calibration Protocol [computer, protocol, ASAP standard] CCR – Channel Control Register [computer, hardware] CCR – Cluster Continuous Replication [computer, software, Microsoft] CCR – Commitment, Concurrency, Recovery CCR – Creedence Clearwater Revival [music, band] CCS – ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security [conference] CCS – Carbon Capture and Storage [technology, chemistry] CCS – Common Cummunications Support CCW – Classic Center Weimar [company] (DE) CDA – Communications Decency Act [law] (US) CDA – Compound Document Architecture [DEC] CDB – Caribbean Development Bank [organization] CDC – Carl-Duisberg-Centrum [company] (DE) CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [organization, government] (US) CDC – Control Data Corporation [computer, company] CDC – Cult of the Dead Cow [computer, hacker] CDE – Commission on Development and Exchange [group] CDE – Common Desktop Environment [computer, software, Sun] CDE – Compact Disc Erasable [computer, storage] CDF – Channel Definition Format [computer, format, Microsoft] CDF – Comma Delimited Format [format] CDF – Common Data Format [computer, format] CDF – Cyberspace Description Format [computer, format] CDG – Carl-Duisberg-Gesellschaft e.V. [society] (DE) CDG – Charles De Gaulle Paris [person, airport] (FR) CDI – Common Rail Direct Injection [technology, car] CDI – Compact Disc Interactive [computer, format] CDI – Cyrel Digital Imaging [publishing, DuPont product] CDL – Closed Distribution License (computer,) CDL – Component Definition Language [computer, CORBA] CDN – Content Delivery/Distribution Network [computer, Internet] CDO – Chief Development Officer [business] CDO – Collateralized Debt Obligation [banking and brokerage] CDP – Carbon Disclosure Project CDP – Columbia Data Products, Inc. [company] (US) CDP – Constructive Page Description [computer, software, Fraunhofer-IGD product] CDP – Continuous Data Protection [computer, storage] CDP – Cresyl Diphenyl Phosphate [chemistry] CDR – Commander [military] (US) CDR – Compact Disc Recordable [computer, hardware] CDR – Corel Draw! [computer, format, file extension, Corel] CDS – Content Distribution Services [computer, software, Documentum product] CDT – Cambridge Display Technolgie [computer, hardware] CDT – Center for Democracy and Technology [organization] CDT – Central Daylight Time [time] (US) CDT – Common Documentation Tool [computer, software, Pironet-NDH product] CDU – Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands [party] (DE) CDW – Collision Damage Waiver [insurance] CEC – Capillary Electrochromatography [chemistry] CEC – Channel Editorial Center [computer, software, Internet, Fantastic Corp. product] CEC – Commission of the European Communities [group] CEE – Concurrent Engineering Europe [conference] CEG – Continous Edge Graphics CEL – CIP3 Editing Library [computer, software, Fraunhofer-IGD product] CEL – Crystal Entity Layer [computer, games, Crystal Space] CEN – Comite Europeen de Normalisation (FR) CEO – Chief Executive Officer [business, management] CEP – Connection End Point CER – Channel Error Register [computer, hardware] CES – Consumers Electronics Show [fair] CET – Central European Time [time] CFB – Chekiang First Bank, Hongkong [company, banking and broking] CFB – Cipher Feedback [software, security] CFC – ColdFusion Components [computer, software, Macromedia] CFD – Call For Discussion [slang, chat] CFD – Computational Fluid Dynamics [math] CFD – Contracts for Difference [banking and brokerage] CFF – Chemins de fer fédéraux (www.sbb.ch) [company, transportation] (CH) CFF – Compact Font Format [computer, format] CFG – Condor Fluggesellschaft [company] (DE) CFG – Configuration CFI – CAD Framework Initiative, Inc. [company] CFI – Cost, Freight, and Insurance [trade and industry] (US) CFK – kohlenstofffaserverstärkter Kunststoff (DE) CFM – ColdFusion Markup Template [computer, format, Allaire] CFM – Common Functional Model [computer] CFO – Chief Financial Officer [business, management] CFP – Call for papers CFR – Commited Flow Rate [computer, networking] CFS – Corporate Financial Services [computer, Debis] (DE) CFS – Cryptographic File System [computer, format, AT&T] CFV – Call For Vote [slang, chat] CFX – ColdFusion Extension [computer, format, Allaire] CGA – Colour Graphics Adapter [computer, hardware] CGB – Christlicher Gewerkschaftsbund Deutschland [association, trade union] (DE) CGH – Computer Generated Hologram [computer] CGI – Charged Gasoline Injection [technology, car, Mercedes] CGI – Common Gateway Interface [computer, protocol, Internet] CGI – Computer Generated Imagery [computer, graphics] CGI – Computer Graphics Interface [computer, graphics] CGM – Computer Graphics Metafile [format, extension] CGS – Centimeter-Gram-Second [unit] CGS – Computer Graphics Society [computer, society] CGT – Capital gains tax [trade and industry] CGU – Computer Graphics Unit [computer] CGW – Computer Graphics World [computer, publishing] CGW – Customer Gateway [computer, networking] CHA – Cham/Oberpfalz, Bayern [car license] (DE) CHE – Centrum für Hochschulentwicklung, www.che.de (DE) CHF – Schweizer Franken [currency] (CH) CHI – Chicago, Illinois, USA [flight] CHI – Computer Human Interface/Interaction [computer] CHK – Check Register Against Bounds [computer, command] CHM – Compiled HTML [computer, format, Microsoft] CHM – Cooperative Hypermedia [computer] CHO – Chinese Hamster Ovar [biology, medical] CHR – Christus (DE) CHS – Cylinders, Heads, Sectors [computer, hardware] CIA – Central Intelligence Agency [government] (US) CIC – Cinema International Corporation [company] CIC – Counter Intelligence Corps [government] (US) CIC – Creative Internet Consulting [computer, company, Internet] CID – Character Identifier [computer] CID – Configuration, Installation, Distribution [computer, software, IBM] CID – Criminal Investigation Department [government] (GB) CIE – Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage [group] CIF – Common Intermediate Format [computer, format] CIF – Cost, Insurance, and Freight [trade and industry] (US) CIM – Centrum für internationale Migration und Entwicklu (DE) CIM – Collaborative Information Manager [computer, software, Tibco product] CIM – Common Information Model [computer, software] CIM – Computer Integrated Manufacturing CIM – Customer Information Management [computer, software, Opentext product] CIO – Chief Information Officer [business, management] CIO – Congress of Industrial Organizations [trade union] (US) CIP – Cataloguing In Publication [bibliography] CIS – Card Information Structure CIS – Cascade Inline Scripting [computer, script language, Cascade product] CIS – Center for Information Services [computer, company] (DE) CIS – CIS Integration Services CIS – Client Information Server [computer] CIS – Commonwealth of Independent States CIS – Compuserve Information Service [computer, Compuserve] CIS – Computerized Information System CIW – Certified Internet Webmaster Foundation [computer, Internet, group] CIW – Chemieingenieurwesen (DE) CIX – Commercial Internet Exchange [computer, Internet] CJD – Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschlands [association] (DE) CJD – Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease [medical, disease] CJK – Creutzfeldt-Jakob-Krankheit [disease] (DE) CJO – Chemical Journals Online [computer, bibliography] CJS – Companion.JS [computer, Internet, software, extension] CKD – Completely Knocked-Down CKO – Chief Knowledge Officer [business, management] CKW – Chlorkohlenwasserstoff [chemistry] (DE) CLC – Color Laser Copier [Canon product line] CLD – Coarse Locking Daemon [computer, software, networking] CLF – NCSA Common Log Format [computer, format, Internet] CLI – Call Level Interface [computer, software, database, X/Open] CLI – Command Line Interface [computer, software] CLK – Clock [computer, signal] CLM – Content Lifecycle Management [computer, management] CLO – Chief Learning Officer [management] CLP – Cell Loss Priority [computer, networking] CLP – Certifies Lotus Professional [computer, software, Lotus] CLP – City-Light-Poster [marketing] (DE) CLP – Cloppenburg, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) CLR – Clear An Operand [computer, command] CLR – Common Language Runtime [computer, software, Microsoft] CLS – Classified Layout System [Managing Editor product] CLS – Clear Screen [computer, DOS command] CLS – Connectionless Server [computer, networking] CLV – Constant Linear Velocity [physics] CMA – Cash Management Account [banking and broking] CMA – Concert Multi-thread Architecture [computer] CMB – Caspar, Melchior und Balthasar [religion] CMB – Christus mansionem benedicat [religion] CMC – Channel Management Center [computer, software, Internet, Fantastic Corp. product] CMC – Computer Mediated Communication [computer, networking] CMC – Content Management Center [computer, software, BroadVision product] CMD – Command [computer] CME – Chicago Mercantile Exchange [trade and industry] (US) CML – Chemical Markup Language [computer, language, chemistry] CMM – Capability Maturity Model [computer, software] CMM – Color Management Module [computer, software] CMO – Chief Marketing Officer [business, management] CMP – Compare [computer, command] CMP – Container Managed Persistence [computer, software, Java, Sun] CMP – Cross Media Publishing [computer] CMR – Competitive Media Reporting [computer, software, company] CMS – Catalog Management System [computer, software, Pindar product] CMS – Color Management System [computer, software] CMS – Compact Muon Spectrometer [physics, CERN] CMS – Content Management System [computer, software, Internet] CMT – Connection Management [computer, networking] CMT – Container Managed Transactions [computer, software, Java] CMU – Carnegie Mellon University (US) CMV – Cytomegalievirus [biology, health] CMY – Cyan, Magenta, Yellow [color space] CNB – Collective Notebook [method] CNC – Computerized Numerical Control CND – Caldera Network Desktop [computer, software, Caldera product] CNE – Certified NetWare Engineer [computer, Novell] CNF – Chomsky Normal Form [computer, theory] CNF – Configuration File [computer, extension] CNG – Callig Tone [telecommunication] CNG – Compressed Natural Gas [transportation] CNI – Coalition for Networked Information [organisation] CNI – Computer Network Integrators [company] (US) CNN – Cable News Network [broadcast, company] (US) CNO – Chief of Naval Operations [military] (US) CNS – Central Nervous System [medical] CNS – Color Naming System [color space] CNS – CompuServe Network Services [computer, CompuServe] CNT – Continue Operation [computer, signal] COC – Center of Competence [management] COC – Channel Operation Complete [computer, signal] COC – Cochem-Zell/Mosel, Rheinland-Pfalz [car license] (DE) COC – EC Certification of Conformity [car, transportation] COD – Cash On Delivery [trade and industry] COD – Cash/Collect On Delivery (GB, US) COD – Collect On Delivery [trade and industry] COD – Computer Originated Document [computer] COE – Coesfeld/Westfalen, Nordrhein-Westfalen [car license] (DE) COG – Center Of Gravity COI – Center Of Interest COL – Caldera Open Linux [computer, software, Linux] COM – Command [computer, extension] COM – Commercial [Internet] COM – Common Object Model [computer, Microsoft] COM – Component Object Model COM – Continuation of Message [computer, networking] COO – Chief Operating Officer [business, management] COS – Cash On Shipment [trade and industry] COS – Chief Of Staff COS – Class of Service [computer, networking] COS – Corporation for Open Systems COS – Cosinus [mathematics] COS – Crypto Operating System [computer, software, Omega product] COW – Cluster of Workstation [computer, hardware, networking] COW – Copy On Write [computer, storage] CPA – Certified Public Accountant (US) CPC – Cost Per Click [marketing, Internet] CPD – Copy/Paste Detector [computer, software, PMD add on] CPE – Contrat Première Embauche [government, law] (FR) CPE – Customer Premises Equipment [computer, networking] CPF – comdirect private finance [banking and broking, comdirect] (DE) CPL – CIP3 Parser Library [computer, software, Fraunhofer-IGD product] CPL – Cost Per Lead [marketing] CPL – Current Privilege Level [computer, IBM] CPM – Client Process Management [business] CPM – Control Program for Microcomputers [computer, operation system] CPM – Cost-per-Million (Impressions/Connections) [marketing] CPM – Critical Path Method [computer, algorithm] CPO – Chief Petty Officer [military] (US) CPO – Chief Privacy Officer [business] CPO – Chief Process Officer [business] CPO – Cost Per Order [marketing] CPP – C++ File [computer, software, language, extension] CPP – Commercial Printing and Publishing CPP – Cost Per Performance [marketing] CPP – Customer Preview Program [computer, software, Microsoft] CPR – Cardio Pulmonal Reanimation [rescue service] CPS – Characters Per Second [unit] CPS – Cycles Per Second [unit] CPU – Central Processing Unit [computer, hardware] CQ5 – Communiqué 5 [computer, Internet, Day product] CQM – Customer Quality Management [management, business] CRA – Clinical Research Assistant CRA – Current of Area [IBM IMS] CRC – Class, Responsibility, Collaborators [computer, software, OOP] CRC – Cyclic Redundancy Check/Code [computer] CRD – Color Rendering Dictionary [computer, PostScript] CRI – Cryptography Research Inc. [computer, software, company] CRL – Certificate Revocation List [computer] CRL – CompileTime Reconfigurable Logic [computer, software] CRM – Crew Resource Management [flight] CRM – Customer Relationship Management [business] CRO – Chief Risk Officer [business, management] CRR – Current of Record [IBM IMS] CRS – Compagnies Républicaines de Sécurité [government] (FR) CRT – Cathode Ray Tube [computer, hardware] CRU – Confirmed Registered User [computer, Internet] CRU – Current of Run-Unit [IBM IMS] CRX – Content Repository Extreme [computer, Internet, Day product] CSA – Confederate States of America (US) CSA – Credit Services Act [banking and broking] CSC – Cargo Service Center [comapny] (DE) CSC – Computer Science Corporation [computer, company] CSD – Cambridge Structural Database [computer] CSE – Communication Server for Enterprise [computer, hardware, Nortel Networks] CSE – Consumer Electronic Show [fair] CSE – Consumer Support Estimate [trade and industry] CSF – Cerebrospinal Fluid [medical] CSG – Constructive Solid Geometry [computer] CSH – 'C' Shell [computer] CSI – Crime Scene Investigation CSI – Customer Satisfaction Index [trade and industry] CSL – Call Support Layer [computer] CSM – Cluster Systems Management [computer, hardware, IBM] CSN – Customer Service Number [trade and industry] CSP – Character Shape Player [computer, software, TrueDoc/Bitstream] CSP – Cryptographic Service Provider [computer] CSR – Cell Switch Router [computer, networking, Toshiba] CSR – Certificate Signing Request [computer, software, Internet] CSR – Channel Status Register [computer, hardware] CSR – Character Shape Recorder [computer, software, TrueDoc/Bitstream] CSR – Control and Status Register Management [computer, bus] CSS – Cascading Style Sheets [computer, software] CSS – Color System Support Group [company] CSS – Content Scrambling System [audio/video] CST – Central Standard Time [time] CSU – Channel Service Unit [computer, hardware] CSU – Christlich-Soziale Union [party] (DE) CSV – Character Seperated Values [computer, format] CTA – Chemisch-technischer Assistent (DE) CTA – Commodity Trading Advisor [trade] CTB – Communication Toolbox [computer, telecommunication, Apple] CTC – Conrad Technologie Centrum [computer, company] (DE) CTD – Cheapest-To-Deliver [banking and broking] CTD – Common Technical Document [publishing, medical] CTF – Capture the Flag [computer, games] CTG – CISC (Customer Information Control System) Transaction Gateway for Java [computer, software, Java] CTL – Complex Text Layout [computer, format] CTM – Cordless Terminal Mobility [telecommunication] CTM – Current Transformation Matrix [math] CTO – Chief Technology Officer [business, management] CTP – Computer to Plate [publishing] CTP – Computer to Press [publishing] CTP – Computer to Print [publishing] CTR – Click-through Ratio [marketing, Internet] CTR – Counter [software, security] CTS – Clear To Send [computer, signal] CUA – Common User Interface [SNA] CUB – Cuba [country] CUE – Comparative Usability Evaluation (Molich) [computer, usability, study] CUG – Closed User Groups [computer, management] CUL – See You Later [slang, chat] CUX – Cuxhaven, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) CVA – Cerebrovascular accident [medical, disease] (DE) CVD – Chef vom Dienst (DE) CVE – Collaborative Virtual Environment [computer, software] CVE – Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures [computer, security, MITRE] CVL – Central Veterinary Laboratory [institute] (medical) CVO – Chief Visionary Officer [business, management] CVP – Christlichdemokratische Volkspartei [party] (CH) CVP – Christliche Volkspartei [party] (DE) CVP – Collaborative Virtual Prototyping [computer, software] CVP – Color Video Printer [computer, format, Kodak] CVS – Computer Vision Syndrome [medical, injury] CVS – Concurrent Versions System [computer, software] CVT – Continuously Variable Transmission [car, transportation] CVW – CodeView for Windows [computer, software, Microsoft] CVW – Collaborative Virtual Workspace License [computer, software] CWD – Change Working Directory [computer, command] CWD – Chronic Wasting Disease [medical, disease] CWM – Common Warehouse Metamodel [computer, specification, OMG] CWO – Cash With Order [trade and industry] CWO – Cash Without Order CWO – Chief Warrant Officer [military] (US) CZE – Capillary Zone Electrophoresis [chemistry] CZE – Czechia [country] DAA – Data Access Arrangement [computer] DAA – Deutsche Aerobic Akademie [sports] (DE) DAA – Deutsche Angestellten Akademie [company] (DE) DAB – Datenautobahn [telecommunication] (DE) DAB – Deutsches Arzneibuch [medical] (DE) DAB – Digital Audio Broadcasting [telecommunication] DAB – Direkt Anlage Bank AG [banking and broking, company] (DE) DAB – Dortmunder Aktien Brauerei [company] (DE) DAC – Digital Analog Converter DAC – Dual Attached Concentrator [computer, networking] DAD – Desktop Application Driver [computer] DAD – Digital Animation Dreammachine [computer, software/hardware, SGI/Alias/Wavefront product] DAE – Digital Audio Extraction [audio/video] DAF – Dänisches Ackerfuhrwerk (DE) DAF – Deutsch-Amerikanische Freundschaft [music, group] (DE) DAF – Deutsches Anleger Fernsehen [company, broadcast] (DE) DAG – Database Availability Groups [computer, software, Microsoft] DAG – Deutsche Angestelltengewerkschaft [trade union] (DE) DAG – Directed Acyclic Graph DAH – Dachau, Bayern [car license] (DE) DAI – Deutsches Aktieninstitut [institute] (DE) DAI – Deutsches Archäologisches Institut, www.dainst.org [institute, science] (DE) DAJ – Dümmster Anzunehmender Journalist [slang, fun] (DE) DAK – Deutsche Angestellten Krankenkasse [company] (DE) DAK – Dumme, arme Kinder [slang] (DE) DAL – Data Access Language [computer, language] DAM – Data Acquisition and Monitoring [computer] DAM – Deutsches Architekturmuseum, Frankfurt/Main [museum] (DE) DAM – Digital Asset Management [computer, publishing] DAM – Direct Access Method [computer] DAN – Lüchow-Dannenberg, NiS [car license] (DE) DAO – Data Access Objects [computer, software] DAO – Disc at once [computer, storage] DAR – Daughters of the American Revolution (US) DAR – Deutscher Akreditierungsrat (DE) DAR – Device Address Register [computer, hardware] DAS – Direct Attached Storage [computer, storage] DAS – Dual Attached Station [computer, networking] DAT – Data [extension] DAT – Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, www.dat.de [company, transportation] (DE) DAT – Digital Audio Tape [compter, storage, hardware] DAT – Direct Access Transport [computer, networking] DAU – Daun/Eifel, Rheinland-Pfalz [car license] (DE) DAU – Dümmster anzunehmender User [slang, fun] (DE) DAV – Deutscher Aerobic Verband [sports] (DE) DAX – Deutscher Aktien Index [business, banking+brokerage] (DE) DAX – Digital Art Exchange [company] DBA – Database Administrator [computer, database] DBA – Datenbankadministrator [computer, database] (DE) DBA – Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen [government, tax] (DE) DBA – Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen [government, tax] (DE) DBA – Dreibuchstabenabkürzung (DE) DBB – Deutsche Bau- & Bodenbank [company] (DE) DBB – Deutscher Basketball-Bund [organization, sports] (DE) DBB – Deutscher Beamtenbund [association] (DE) DBC – Dynamische Bremsen Control [car, technology, BMW] (DE) DBD – Demokratische Bauernpartei Deutschlands [party] (DDR) DBE – Dame Commander of the British Empire [title] (GB) DBE – Database Engine [computer, software] DBE – Double Buffer Extension [computer, hardware] DBG – Debug [computer] DBH – Database Handler [computer, software] DBH – Diameter at Breast Height [unit] (US) DBI – Deutsches Bibliotheksinstitut [institute] (DE) DBP – Database Publishing [computer, database, publishing] DBP – Deutsche Bundespost [company] (DE) DBP – Deutsches Bundespatent [government] (DE) DBR – Bad Doberan, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) DBS – Data Base Server [computer, software] DBS – Deutscher Bildungsserver (DE) DBU – Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt [organization, nature] (DE) DBV – Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt [government] (DE) DBV – Deutscher Bauernverband [organization] (DE) DBV – Deutsches Bücherverzeichnis [bibliography] (DE) DCA – Digital Communications Associates [company] DCA – Document Content Architecture [computer] DCA – Dynamic Channel Allocation [telecommunication] DCB – Data Control Block [computer] DCB – Digital Camera Back [Leaf products] DCC – Data Country Code [computer, networking] DCC – Direct Client To Client [computer, telecommunication] DCC – Dynamic Command Center [computer, software, BroadVision product] DCD – Data Carrier Detect [computer, signal] DCD – Document Content Description [computer, software, XML] DCE – Data Circuit Terminating Equipment [telecommunication] DCE – Data Communications Equipment [computer, telecommunication] DCE – Dictionary of Contemporary English DCE – Distributed Computing Environment [computer, software, OSF product] DCF – Data Communication Facility [telecommunication] DCF – Discounted Cash Flow [banking and broking] DCF – Dispersion Compensating Fiber [computer, networking] DCF – Distributed Coordination Function [computer, networking] DCF – Document Composition Facility [computer] DCI – Display Control Interface [computer, Microsoft] DCL – Data Control Language [computer, software, database] DCL – Doctor of Civil Law (GB) DCM – Dual Carrier Modulation [computer, networking] DCP – Decentralised Procedures [pharma] DCP – Desktop Color Proofer [computer, publishing, Kodak product] DCP – Digital Color Printing [computer, publishing] DCP – Dynamic Content Processor (Ricardo Rocha) [computer, software, XML] DCR – Digital Reality Creation [hardware, Sony product] DCS – Desktop Color Separation [Quark format] DCS – Direct Current Stimulation [health] DCS – Dynamic Channel Selection [telecommunication] DCT – Discrete Cosine Transformation [math] DDA – Demand Deposit Account [banking and broking] DDA – Digital Differantial Analyzer DDB – Device Dependent Bitmap [computer, Microsoft format] DDB – Die Deutsche Bibliothek (www.ddb.de) [government, publishing] (DE) DDC – Desktop Delivery Controller [computer, software, Citrix] DDC – Dewey Decimal Classification [bibliography] DDC – Differential Chain Code [computer] DDC – Digital Document Connection [Xerox/PagePath product] DDC – Display Data Channel [computer, hardware] DDD – Die dicksten Dinger [television, RTL] (DE) DDD – Digital-Digital-Digital [music] DDD – Direct Distance Dialing [telecommunication] DDE – Digitale Diesel Elektronik [car, technology, BMW] (DE) DDE – Direct Data Entry [computer, software] DDE – Dynamic Data Exchange [computer, Microsoft] DDH – Distributed Document Handling [computer] DDI – Deutsches Derivate Institut e.V. www.ddi.de [banking and brokerage, association] (DE) DDI – Device Driver Interface [computer, hardware, Microsoft] DDK – Device/Driver Development Kit [computer, software] DDK – Windows Device Driver Kit [computer, software, Microsoft product] DDL – Data Definition Language [computer, software, database] DDO – Document Development Organization [AT&T, computer] DDP – Datagram Delivery Protocol [computer, protocol] DDP – Deutsche Demokratische Partei [party] (DE) DDQ – Data Driven Query [computer, software, database] DDR – Deutsche Demokratische Republik [country] (DDR) DDR – Double Data Rate [computer, hardware] DDS – Digital Data Storage [computer, storage] DDS – Distributed Data Services [computer] DDS – Doctor of Dental Science [medical] DDS – Doctor of Dental Surgery [medical] DDT – Dichlordiphenyltrichlorethan [chemical] DDV – Darmstadt-Dieburger Nah-Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH [transportation, bus] (DE) DDV – Datendirektverbindung [computer, networking] (DE) DDV – Deutscher Derivate Verband [organisation, banking and broking] (DE) DDV – Deutscher Direktmarketing Verband e.V. [association] (DE) DDV – Durchgehende Datenverarbeitung [computer] (DE) DEA – deterministischer endlicher Automat [computer, theory] (DE) DEB – Deutscher Eishockey Bund [sport] (DE) DEC – December [time] (US) DEC – Decrement [math] DEC – Digital Equipment Corporation [company] DED – Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst [association] (DE) DED – Double Error Detection [computer] DEE – Datenendeinrichtung [computer, telecommunication] (DE) DEG – Deggendorf, Bayern [car license] (DE) DEG – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung [association] (DE) DEL – Delete [ASCII, key] DEL – Delmenhorst, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) DEL – Deutsche Eishockey Liga [sports, association] (DE) DEM – Data Entry Manager [computer, software, i'Cat] DEM – Deutsche Mark [currency] (DE) DEM – Deutsches Entertainment Magazin, www.dem.de [internet, publishing] (DE) DEM – Digital Elevation Model [computer] DEN – Denmark [country] DEO – Deodorant DEP – Data Execution Protection [computer, security, Microsoft] DES – Das erotische Sekretariat (www.das-erotische-sekretariat.de) [Internet, fun] (DE) DES – Data Encryption Standard [computer, IBM algorithm, security] DEV – Deutsches Einheitsverfahren [chemistry] (DE) DEW – Distant Early Warning DEZ – Dezember [time] (DE) DEZ – Diethylzinc [chemistry] DFA – Deterministic Finite Automaton [computer, theory] DFB – Deutscher Fußball Bund [association, sports] (DE) DFC – Digital Future Coalition [group of companies] DFC – Distinguished Flying Cross [military] DFD – Datenflußdiagramm [computer] (DE) DFE – Dietary Folate Equivalent [medical, unit] DFG – Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft [association] (DE) DFG – Dumm fickt gut [slang, fun] (DE) DFL – Deutsche Fußball Liga [sports, association] (DE) DFN – Deutsches Forschungsnetz (DE) DFP – Digital Flat Panel [computer, hardware] DFS – Depth First Search [computer, algorithm] DFS – Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH [company] (DE) DFS – Distributed File System [computer, storage] DFT – Direkter Immunfluoreszenstest [chemistry] (DE) DFÜ – Datenfernübertragung [computer, networking] (DE) DGA – Directors Guild of America [guild] (US) DGB – Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund [association] (DE) DGD – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Dokumentation [society] (DE) DGE – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung [society] (DE) DGF – Dingolfing-Landau, Bayern [car license] (DE) DGK – Deutsches Grünes Kreuz [association, medical] (DE) DGL – Differentialgleichung [math] (DE) DGM – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde [association] (DE) DGM – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Mittelstandsberatung [society] (DE) DGN – MicroStation Design File [computer, software, file format, CAD] DGP – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Personalwesen [association] (DE) DGQ – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Qualität e.V. [association] (DE) DGR – Dangerous Good Regulation [transportation] DGS – Display GhostScript [computer, software] DGT – Dachgepäckträger [car, classified ads] (DE) DGU – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirugie [society, medicine] (DE) DGV – Deutscher Golf Verband [association, sports] (DE) DGW – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Wertpapierabwicklung [company] (DE) DHB – Deutscher Handball Bund [association, sports] (DE) DHD – Der heiße Draht [company, publishing] (DE) DHH – Doppelhaushälfte [immovables, classified ads] (DE) DHL – Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom, Robert Lynn www.dhl.de [company, transportation] (DE) DHV – Deutschen Hebammenverband e.V. [medicine, association] (DE) DHW – Druckhaus Waiblingen [company, publishing] (DE) DIA – Defense Intelligence Agency [government] (US) DIA – Document Interchange Architecture [computer] DIB – Deutschen Industrievereinigung Biotechnologie e.V. [industry, association] (DE) DIB – Deutscher Imker Bund e.V. [association] (DE) DIB – Deutsches Institut für Betriebswirtschaft [institute] (DE) DIB – Device Independent Bitmap [Microsoft format] DID – Direct Inward Dialing [computer, networking] DIE – Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik, Berlin [institute] (DE) DIE – Deutsches Institut für Erwachsenenbildung [institute] (DE) DIG – Digital Imaging Group [group, publishing] DIG – Digital Imposition Geometry [computer, format] DII – Dynamic Invocation Interface [computer] DIL – Deutsche Immobilien Leasing GmbH [banking and broking, company] (DE) DIL – Dual Inline [computer, hardware] DIN – Deutsches Institut für Normung [institute] (DE) DIP – Dialup Internet Protocol [protocol] DIP – Document Imaging Processing [computer] DIP – Dual Inline Pin [computer, hardware] DIS – Deutscher Industrie Service AG [company] (DE) DIS – Digital Imaging System [Xeikon product] DIS – Distributed Interactive Simulation [conference] DIS – Draft International Standard DIT – Dresdner International Research Institute GmbH [company] (DE) DIV – Deutsche Immobilienfonds Verwaltungsgesellschaft f [company] (DE) DIW – Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung [institute] (DE) DIX – Deutscher Internet Index [computer, Internet] (DE) DIY – Do it yourself [slang] DJE – Dr. Jens Ehrhardt Kapital AG [company] (DE) DJH – Deutsche Jugendherberge (DE) DJI – Deutsches Jugend Institut [institute] (DE) DJI – Dow Jones Industrial Average [banking and broking] (US) DJK – Deutsche Jugendkraft (DDR) DJU – Deutsche Journalistinnen- und Journalisten-Union [publishing, group] (DE) DJV – Deutscher Jagdschutz-Verband e. V. [association] (DE) DJV – Deutscher Journalisten Verband [association] (DE) DJV – Deutscher Journalisten-Verband [publishing, association] (DE) DKB – Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank [company, banking and broking] (JP) DKB – Deutsche Kreditbank AG [company] (DE) DKD – Deutsche Klinik für Diagnostik, Wiesbaden [company] (DE) DKG – Doppelkupplungsgetriebe [car, technology, BMW] (DE) DKP – Deutsche Kommunistische Partei [party] (DE) DKS – Deutsche Kleiderspedition [company] (DE) DKV – Deutsche Kassenverein AG [company, banking and broking] (DE) DKV – Deutsche Krankenversicherung AG [company, insurance] (DE) DKW – Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein [banking and broking, company] (DE) DLC – Data Link Control [computer, IBM protocol] DLC – Digital Learning Center [computer, Kodak] DLD – Deutsche Linux Distribution [computer, software, Linux] DLE – Data Link Escape [ASCII] DLF – Deutschlandfunk [broadcast, company] (DE) DLG – Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft [society] (DE) DLG – Dillingen/Donau, Bayern [car license] (DE) DLL – Dynamic Link Library [extension, Microsoft format] DLM – Document Lifecycle Management [computer, software, content] DLO – Dead Letter Office DLO – Deutsche Leichtathletik Ordnung [sports] (DE) DLP – Digital Light Processing [computer, multimedia] DLP – Discrete Logarithm Problem [math] DLR – De La Rue plc. [company, publishing] DLR – Deutsche Forschungs- und Versuchsanstalt für Luft- und Raumfahrt [institute] (DE) DLR – Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt [association] (DE) DLS – Deutsche Lymphschulung zur Selbsttherapie e.V. [association, medical] (DE) DLS – Distributed Load Sharing [computer, networking] DLS – Document Library Services [CompuSet product] DLT – Digital Linear Tape [computer, storage] DLV – Deutscher Leichtathletik Verband [association, sports] (DE) DLZ – Deutsche Lehrerzeitung [publishing] (DE) DMA – Direct Memory Access/Addressing [computer, hardware] DMA – Document Management Alliance [group] DMB – Digital Multimedia Broadcast [computer, telecommunication] DMC – DeLorean Motor Company [car, company] (UK) DMC – Design for Media and Communication [publishing] (DE) DMC – Digital Media Center [company] (DE) DMD – Digital Mirror Device [computer, hardware, TI product] DMD – Direct Manipulation Device [computer, hardware] DMD – Doctor of Dental Medicine [medical] DME – Digitale Motor Elektronik [car, technology, BMW] (DE) DME – Distance Measuring Equipment [transportation, flight] DME – Distributed Management Environment [OSF] DME – Voucher-less data medium exchange [banking and broking] DMF – Distributed Management Framework [computer, software] DMG – Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft [company] (DE) DMI – Desktop Management Interface [computer, DMTF consortium] DMI – Desktop Management Interface [computer, software, Sun] DMI – Deutsches Mikrofinanz Institut e.V. [association, finance] (DE) DMI – Institut für Direktmarketing GmbH [company] (AT) DML – Data Manipulation Language [computer, software, database] DMM – Deutsche Mehrkampf Meisterschaft [sports] (DE) DMO – Distributed Management Objects [computer, software, database] DMS – Deutsche Möbelspedition GmbH [company] (DE) DMS – Digital Management Solutions [computer] DMS – Digital Marketing Service [computer] DMS – Document Management System [computer, software] DMT – Dictionary-managed tablespace [computer, database] DMT – Digital Multi Tone Modulation [computer, telecommunication] DMU – Digital Mock-Up DMV – Deutsche Mathematiker Vereinigung [association] (DE) DMX – Digital Music Express [computer, music] DMZ – Demilitarized Zone DNA – Darlehen Nach Aussehen [slang, fun, banking and brokerage] (DE) DNA – Desoxyribonucleicacid [chemistry] DNA – Deutscher Normenausschuß (DE) DNA – Digital Network Architecture [computer, networking] DNA – Distributed interNet Architecture [computer, Microsoft] DNA – Document Enabled Network [computer] DNB – Deutsche Nationalbibliography [bibliography] (DE) DNC – Direct Numerical Control DND – Do not disturb [slang] DNF – disjunktive Normalform [math] (DE) DNS – Desoxyribonukleinsäure [chemistry] (DE) DNS – Domain Name/Naming Server/Service [computer, networking] DNV – Det Norske Veritas [company] DOA – Dead On Arrival DOB – Date Of Birth DOC – Denominazione di origine controllata (IT) DOC – Department of Commerce [government] (US) DOC – Microsoft Word Document [computer, extension, Microsoft] DOD – Department of Defense [government] (US) DOE – Department of Energy [government] (US) DOE – Distributed Objects Everywhere [computer] DOF – Degrees of Freedom [math] DOG – Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft [medical, organization] (DE) DOI – Digital Object Identifier [computer, software, CNRI product] DOJ – Department of Justice [government] (US) DOL – Deutschland Online [computer, provider] (DE) DOM – Document Object Model [computer, Internet, XML/HTML] DON – Donau-Ries in Donauwörth, Bayern [car license] (DE) DOP – Digital Offset Press [printing, KBA, Scitex] DOS – Defunct Operating System [slang] DOS – Denial Of Service [slang] DOS – Disk Operating System [computer, software, Microsoft product] DOT – Department of Transportation [government] (US) DOT – Distributed Object Technology [computer, networking, software] DOW – Day Of Week DOW – Deutsche Orthopädische Werke [company] (DE) DOW – Direct Overwrite [computer] DPA – Deutsche Presseagentur [company] (DE) DPA – Deutsches Patentamt [government] (DE) DPB – Deutscher Pfadfinder Bund [association] (DE) DPB – Drive Parameter Block DPC – Display Controller DPC – Dynamic Performance Control [car, technology, BMW] DPD – Deutscher Paketdienst [company] (DE) DPF – Dieselpartikelfilter [car] (DE) DPG – Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft [society] (DE) DPI – Deep Packet Inspection [computer, networking, security] DPI – Dots Per Inch [unit] DPK – Deutscher Pudel Klub e.V. [association] (DE) DPL – Descriptor Privilege Level DPM – Deutsche Plafit Meisterschaft (DE) DPM – Dynamic Package Manager [computer, software, Perl, IndigoPerl] DPN – Deutsches Provider Netzwerk [computer, company] (DE) DPO – Direct Public Offering [banking and broking] DPP – Digital Photo Professional [computer, software, Canon] DPR – Deutsche Prüfstelle für Rechnungslegung e.V. [managament, association] (DE) DPR – Digital Player/Recorder [computer] (DE) DPS – Database Publishing Software [company] DPS – Display PostScript [computer, software] DPS – Dynamic Parallel Schedules [computer, software] DPS – Dynamic Path Selection [computer, networking] DPZ – Deutsches Primatenzentrum [institute] (DE) DQL – Data Query Language [computer, database] DQS – Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Manag (DE) DRB – DRAM Row Boundary [computer, hardware] DRC – Design Rule Check [computer, hardware] DRG – diagnosis related group [health] DRI – Declarative Referential Integrity [computer, software, database] DRI – Deklarative Referentielle Integrität [computer, software, database] (DE) DRI – Dietary Reference Intake [medical] DRI – Digital Research, Inc. [company] DRK – Deutsches Rotes Kreuz [association] (DE) DRM – Digital Rights Management [computer, publishing] DRP – Distribution and Replication Protocol [computer, protocol, Marimba] DRT – Document Related Technologies [computer, publishing] DRV – Deutsche Reisebüro und Reiseveranstalter Verband [association] (DE) DRV – Deutscher Raiffeisen Verband [banking and broking] (DE) DRV – Deutscher Reiseverband e.V. [trade and industry, association] (DE) DRV – Deutscher Rugby Verband [association, sports] (DE) DRV – Driver [computer, software] DRY – Don`t Repeat Yourself DRZ – Daten- und Rechenzentrum [computer] (DE) DSA – Deutscher Sprachatlas (DE) DSA – Deutsches Sportabzeichen [sport] (DE) DSA – Digital Signature Algorithm [computer, algorithm] DSB – Datenschutzbeauftragter [management, trade and industry] (DE) DSB – Deutscher Sportbund [sport, association] (DE) DSC – Distinguished Service Cross [military] DSC – Document Structuring Conventions [Adobe format] DSC – Dynamische Stabilitäts Control [car, technology, BMW] (DE) DSD – Document Structure Description [computer, software, XML] DSD – Duales System Deutschland [company] (DE) DSE – Data Switching Exchange DSF – Deutsches Sportfernsehen [broadcast, company] (DE) DSG – Deutsche Schlafwagen- und Speisewagengesellschaft [company] (DE) DSG – Doppel-Schaltgetriebe [car, technology, VW] (DE) DSI – Dynamic Skeleton Interface [computer, software, CORBA] DSK – Deutsche Steinkohle AG [company, energy] (DE) DSK – Deutsches Spendeninstitut Krefeld (DE) DSL – Damn Small Linux www.damnsmalllinux.org [computer, software, Linux] DSL – Digital Subscriber Line [computer, telecommunication] DSL – Domain-specific language [computer, language] DSM – Deutsches Sport Marketing [sports, association] (DE) DSM – Distinguished Service Medal [military] DSN – Data Source Name [computer, database] DSN – Delivery Status Notification [computer, mail] DSO – Decision Support Objects [computer, software, Microsoft] DSO – Deutsche Stiftung Organtransplantation [organisation, medical] (DE) DSO – Deutsches Symphonie Orchester Berlin [music] (DE) DSO – Digital Sampling Oscilloscope [hardware] DSO – Distinguished Service Order [military] DSO – Division Spezielle Operation [military] (DE) DSP – Decessit Sine Prole [medical] DSP – Digital Signal Processor DSP – Domain Specific Part DSR – Deutsche Städtereklame GmbH [company] (DE) DSR – Digital Satellite Radio [telecommunication] DSR – Document Search and Retrieval [computer, publishing] DSS – Decision Support System [computer, software] DSS – Digital Signature Standard [computer, NIST standard] DSS – Directory and Security Services [computer, software] DST – Daylight Saving Time [time] DSU – Deutsche Soziale Union [party] (DE) DSU – Digital Service Unit [computer, networking] DSV – Design, Specification and Verification [computer] DSW – Darmstädter Schwimm- und Wassersportverein 1912 e. [association, sports] (DE) DSW – Deutsche Schutzvereinigung für Wertpapierbesitz e. V. [banking and broking, association] (DE) DSW – Doppelscheinwerfer [car, classified ads] (DE) DTA – Datenträgeraustausch [computer] (DE) DTA – Deutsche Ausgleichsbank [company, banking and broking] (DE) DTB – Deutsche Terminbörse [trade and industry] (DE) DTB – Deutscher Tennis Bund [association, sports] (DE) DTB – Deutscher Turnerbund [association, sports] (DE) DTC – Data Transfer Complete [computer, signal] DTC – Data Transport Computer [computer] DTC – Deutscher Touring Automobil Club [association] (DE) DTC – Distributed Transaction Coordinator [computer, software, Microsoft] DTC – Dynamische Traktions Control [car, technology, BMW] (DE) DTD – Document Type Definition [computer] DTE – Data Terminal Equipment [computer, telecommunication] DTF – Define The File DTF – Digital Tape Format [computer, Sony format] DTH – Direct-to-Home [computer, telecommunication] DTL – Diode Transistor Logic [computer, hardware] DTM – deterministische Turingmaschine [computer, theory] DTM – Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft [sports] (DE) DTM – Document Table Model [computer, software, XML, Saxon] DTO – Data Transfer Object [computer, software] DTO – dito DTP – Desktop Publishing [computer] DTR – Data Terminal Ready [computer] DTR – Data Transfer Rate [computer] DTR – Desktop Reproduction [computer] DTS – Data Transformation Services [computer, software, database, Microsoft] DTS – Digital Theater System [audio/video] DTV – Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag [company] (DE) DTV – Digital Television [broadcasting] DTY – Draw Texturized Yarn [chemistry] DTZ – Deutsches Zertifikat [banking and broking] (DE) DUD – Datenschutz und Datensicherheit [computer, security, management] (DE) DÜE – Datenübertragungseinrichtung [computer, networking] (DE) DÜW – Bad Dürkheim in Neustadt/Weinstrasse, Rheinland-Pf [car license] (DE) DUH – Deutsche Umwelthilfe [association, nature] (DE) DUI – Driving Under the Influence DUP – Democratic Unionist Party [party] (IE) DUT – Darmstadt University of Technology [university] (DE) DUT – Device Under Test [electronics] DUV – Deutscher Universitäts Verlag [company] (DE) DVB – Digital Video Broadcast [telecommunication] DVB – Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe AG [company, transportation] (DE) DVD – Digital Versatile Disk [computer, storage] DVE – Digital Video Effects [computer] (DE) DVE – Distributed Virtual Environment [computer] DVI – Digital Visual Interface [television, multimedia] DVI – Device Independent [computer, software, TeX] DVI – Digital Video Interactive [computer, Intel format] DVM – Doctor of Veterinary Medicine [medical] DVP – Deutsche Volkspartei [party] (DE) DVR – Deutschen Verkehrssicherheitsrat e.V. [transportation, association] (DE) DVS – Descriptive Video Service [computer, software, multimedia] DVS – Deutsche Verkaufsleiterschule, München [school/university] (DE) DVS – Deutscher Verband für Schweißtechnik e.V. [association] (DE) DVU – Deutsche Volksunion [party] (DE) DVV – Datenverarbeitungsverantwortlicher [computer, management] (DE) DWA – Deutsche Waggonbau AG [company] (DE) DWA – Device Wire Adapter [computer, networking] DWD – Deutscher Wetterdienst [company] (DE) DWH – Data Ware Housing [computer] DWI – Driving While Intoxicated DWK – Die wilden Kerle [movie] (DE) DWN – Dr. Web Newsletter [computer, software, Internet, http://www.ideenreich.de] (DE) DWR – Direct Web Remoting [computer, software, Internet] DWS – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Wertpapiersparen mbH [company, banking and broking] (DE) DWT – Directory Watch [computer, software] (DE) DWZ – Deutsche Wertpapierdaten-Zentrale GmbH [association, banking and broking] (DE) DXB – Drawing eXchange Binary [computer, Autodesk format] DXF – Drawing eXchange Format [computer, Autodesk format] DXI – Data eXchange Interface [computer, networking] DZA – Deutsches Zentrum für Altersfragen e.V. [association] (DE) DZG – Deutsche Zoologische Gesellschaft e.V. [association] (DE) DZG – Deutschen Zöliakie-Gesellschaft e.V. [association] (DE) DZH – Design Zentrum Hessen e.V. [association] (DE) DZI – Deutsches Zentralinstitut für soziale Fragen, www.dzi.de [organizaton] (DE) DZM – Drehzahlmesser [car, classified ads] (DE) DZT – Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e.V. [association] (DE) E&T – Education and Training EAC – European Astronautic Center [ESA] EAD – Eigenbetrieb Abfallwirtschaft und Stadtreinigung d [company] (DE) EAD – Ethernet-Anschlußdose [computer, hardware] (DE) EAF – Europäische Akademie für Frauen in Politik und Wirtschaft Berlin e.V. [politics, business, association] (DE) EAI – Enterprise Application Integration [computer, networking, software] EAI – External Authoring Interface [computer, software] EAK – Europäischer Abfallkatalog (DE) EAN – Europäische Artikelnummer (DE) EAN – European Article Number EAP – Edgil Access Processor [computer, software, Edgil product] EAP – Erweiterte ambulante Physiotherapie [medicine] (DE) EAR – Enterprise Archive [computer, archive] EAR – Export Administration Regulations [government, trade and industry] (US) EAV – Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung [music, band] EBC – EISA Bus Controller [computer, hardware] EBC – Electronic Code Book [software, security] EBC – Ellrich Business Consulting GmbH [company] (DE) EBC – Euro-Business-College [school/university] (DE) EBC – Eurode Business Center [company] EBD – Electronic Brakeforce Distribution [cars] EBE – Ebersberg, Sachsen [car license] (DE) EBI – Edeka Bestell- und Informationssystem [shopping] (DE) EBK – Eidgenössische Bankenkommission [banking and broking, organization, government] (CH) EBK – Einbaukäche [home] (DE) EBL – Erste Baugesellschaft Leipzig AG [company] (DE) EBM – Einheitlicher Bewertungsmaßstab [medical] (DE) EBN – European Broadcast News [broadcast, company] EBN – European Business Network [business, networking] EBS – European Business School [school/university] EBT – Electronic Book Technologies [company] EBU – European Broadcasting Union [broadcast] EBV – Elektrische Bremskraftverteilung [car, Mercedes Benz product] (DE) EBV – Elektronische Bildverarbeitung [computer] ECA – Event, Condition, Action [computer science] ECB – European Central Bank [banking and broking] ECC – Error Correction Code [computer, hardware] ECC – European Cruise Council [travel, organisation] ECE – Economic Commission for Europe ECE – Electronic Commerce Europe Association [computer, association] ECF – Elemental Chlorine Free [chemistry] ECG – Electrocardiogram [medical] ECI – Electric Classifieds. Inc. [computer, company] (US) ECI – Enterprise Content Integration [computer, software] ECI – European Currency Institute [banking and broking, institute] ECI – External Call Interface [computer, software, Java] ECJ – European Court of Justice ECL – Educational Community License [computer, Apache, license] ECL – Emitter Coupled Logic [computer, hardware] ECL – Execution Control List [computer, database] ECM – Energy Center Netherlands [institute] (NL) ECM – Enterprise Content Management [computer, software] ECM – Error Correction Mode [telecommunication] ECM – Espresso Coffee Machines Manufacture GmbH [company] (DE) ECO – Complex Relation Object ECO – Electronic Commerce Forum [computer, group] ECO – Engineering Change Order (computer,) ECP – Enhanced Capabilities Port [computer, Microsoft] ECP – Euro Commercial Paper [banking and broking] ECR – Efficient Consumer Response ECS – Eagle Creek Systems, Inc. [computer, company] (US) ECS – Eingebettetes Computing-System [computer] (DE) ECS – Electronic Commerce Services [company, Deutsche Post] (DE) ECS – Enterprise Content Studio [computer, software Pironet-NDH product] ECS – European Car-Sharing [transportation, car, association] ECS – Excellent Computer Systems [computer, company] (DE) ECS – Informix Enterprise Consulting Services [computer, company] ECU – EISA Configuration Utility [computer] ECU – European Currency Unit [currency, unit] EDA – Electronic Design Automation [computer] EDA – Empresa de Electricidade dos Açores [company] (PT) EDA – Event Design Agentur GmbH [company] (DE) EDA – Event-driven architecture [software, pattern] EDB – Entschädigungseinrichtung deutscher Banken GmbH [company, banking and broking] (DE) EDC – Electronic Debit Card [banking and broking] EDC – Elektronische Dämpfer Control [car, technology, BMW] (DE) EDE – Europe - Démocratie - Espéranto [government] EDI – Electronic Data Interchange [computer] EDI – Exploding Plastic.Inevitable [music, band] (US) EDM – Electric Discharge Machining EDM – Engineering Data Management [computer] EDM – Enterprise Desktop Manager [computer, software, Novadigm product] EDO – Enhanced/Extended Data Output [computer] EDP – Electricidade de Portugal, S.A. [company] (PT) EDP – Electronic Data Processing [computer] EDR – Enhanced Data Rate [computer, networking] EDS – Electronic Data Systems [computer, company] (US) EDS – Electronic DIP Switch [computer, hardware] EDS – EnCase Decryption Suite [computer, software, EnCase product] EDT – Eastern Daylight Time [time] (US) EDU – Educational [internet] EDV – Elektronische Datenverarbeitung [computer] (DE) EDW – Einbruch- und Diebstahlwarnung [car, Mercedes Benz product] (DE) EDX – Electronic Data Exchange [computer] EEC – European Economic Community EEE – Electronic Entertainment Expo, Los Angeles [fair] (US) EEE – EnCase Enterprise Edition [computer, software, EnCase product] EEE – Extrem Erfolgreich Enterprises [publishing, company] (DE) EEF – Europäische Entwicklungsfonds [government] (DE) EEG – Electroencephalogram [medical] EEG – Elektroenzephalographie [medical] (DE) EEG – Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz [law, government] (DE) EEO – Equal Emplyment Opportunity EES – Escrowed Encryption Standard [computer, standard] (US) EET – errechneter Entbindungstermin [health] (DE) EEX – European Energy Exchange [group] EFA – Einfach für Alle [computer, Internet, government] (DE) EFA – Elektronische Fahrplanauskunft [transportation] (DE) EFB – Erziehungsfreibetrag [government, tax] (DE) EFF – Electronic Frontier Foundation [group of companies] EFH – Einfamilienhaus [immovables, classified ads] (DE) EFH – elektrische Fensterheber [car, classified ads] (DE) EFI – Electronics For Imaging, Inc. [company] EFS – Electronic Filing System [Excalibur product] EFS – Electronic Focus - Short Back Focus [photography, Canon] EFT – Electronic Funds Transfer [computer, banking and broking] EFT – European File Transfer [computer, telecommunication] EFÜ – Emmissionsdatenfernübertragung (DE) EGA – Enhanced Graphics Adapter [IBM standard] EGK – elektronische Gesundheitskarte [health, medicine, government] (DE) EGL – Enterprise Generation Language [computer, language] EGP – Exterior Gateway Protocol [computer, networking, protocol] EGW – Edge Gateway [computer, networking] EHC – Eishockeyclub [association, sports] (DE) EHF – Extremly High Frequency [physics] EHI – EuroHandelsinstut, www.ehi.de [institute, trade and industry] (DE) EHL – École Hôtelière de Lausanne [university] (CH) EHS – Environment, Health and Safety [trade and industry] EIA – Electronics Industry Association [association] EIB – Europäische Investitionsbank [organization, banking and broking] (DE) EIB – European Investment Bank [banking and broking] EID – elektronische Identifikation [government] (DE) EID – Erdölinformationsdienst [company] (DE) EID – Euro Incasso-Dienst [company, finance] (DE) EIE – Error Interrupt [computer, signal] EIL – Eisleben, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) EIO – Enhanced Input/Output [computer, hardware, HP] EIP – Environmental Interface Processor EIS – Eisenberg, Thüringen [car license] (DE) EIS – Enterprise Information System [computer, software, management] EIS – Executive Information System [computer, software] EJB – Enterprise Java Beans [computer, software, Java] EJO – Electronic Journal Online [computer, software, OCLC product] EKC – European Kings Club [company] EKD – Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland [religion] (DE) EKG – Elektrokardiogramm [medical] (DE) EKG – Engelbert Kämpfer Gymnasium [school/university] (DE) EKG – Evangelisches Kirchengesangbuch [publishing] (DE) EKK – Einheitskrankenkasse [health, insurance] (DE) EKS – Engpasskonzentrierte Strategie [management] (DE) EKS – EURO Kartensysteme GmbH [banking and broking, company] (DE) ELD – Electro Lumineszenz Display [computer, hardware] ELF – Electronic Commerce Forum [computer] ELO – Electric Light Orchestra [music, band] ELO – Elektronischer Leitz Ordner [computer, software, Leitz product] (DE) ELT – Extremely Large Telescope [physics, optics, ESO] ELV – Elektronisches Lastschriftverfahren [banking and broking] (DE) ELW – Einliegerwohnung [classified ads, immovables] (DE) ELW – Entsorgungsbetriebe der Landeshauptstadt Wiesbaden [company] (DE) EMA – E-Mail Archive Appliance [computer, software, Internet, Artec Computer product] (DE) EMA – Einwohnermeldeamt [government] (DE) EMA – Entering Markets Abroad [AHK CD-ROM] EMA – European Monetary Agreement EMA – MTV Europe Music Award [music] EMC – Electromagnetic Compatibility EMD – Emden, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) EMF – Eclipse Modeling Framework [computer, software, Eclipse] EMF – Enhanced Metafile [computer, format] EMI – External Memory Interface EMI – Fraunhofer-Institut für Kurzzeitdynamik, Ernst-Mach-Institut [institute] (DE) EML – Ecological Metadata Language [computer, language] EML – Educational Modelling Language [computer, language] EML – Election Markup Language [computer, language] EML – Elektronische Motorleistungsregulierung [car, BMW] (DE) EML – Environmental Markup Language [computer, language] EMP – Eclipse Modeling Project [computer, software, Eclipse] EMP – Electromagnetic Pulse [physics] EMS – Emergency Medical Service [rescue service] EMS – Erreichbarkeitsmanagementsystem [computer, software] (DE) EMS – European Monetary System [banking and broking] EMS – Expanded Memory Specification EMS – Rhein-Lahn-Kreis in Bad Ems, Rheinland-Pfalz [car license] (DE) EMT – Emergency Medical Technican [rescue service] EMU – European Monetary Union (UEN) EMV – Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (DE) ENA – Europäischen Notfall-Ausweis [medical] (DE) ENC – Enclosure ENQ – Enquiry [ASCII] EOC – Emergency Operations Center (GB) EOC – End Of Conversion [computer] EOD – End Of Discussion [slang, chat] EOD – Eraseble Optical Disc [computer, hardware, storage] EOE – European Options Exchange [banking and broking] EOF – End Of File [computer] EOF – Enterprise Object Framework [computer, software] EOL – End Of Line [computer] EOL – End Of List [computer] EOL – Europe Online [company] EOM – End Of Message [computer, networking] EOM – End Of Month EOR – Exclusive Or Logical [computer, command] EOT – End Of Table [computer] EOT – End Of Tape [computer] EOT – End Of Text [ASCII] EOT – End Of Transaction [computer] EOT – End Of Transmission [computer] EPA – Einmannpaket [military] (DE) EPA – elektronische Personalausweis [government] (DE) EPA – Environmental Protection Agency [government] (US) EPA – Europäisches Patentamt *EPO (DE) EPG – Electronic Program Guide [telecommunication, television] EPI – Enhanced Publisher Integration [computer, Internet, Tradedoubler] EPI – External Presentation Interface [computer, software, Java] EPL – Eclipse Public License [computer, license, Eclipse] EPO – Erythropoetin [bio-chemistry, medical] (DE) EPO – European Patent Office EPP – Electronic Publishers Partners [company] EPP – Enhanced Parallel Port [computer, hardware] EPR – European Nuclear Reactor (trade and) EPS – Earnings per share [banking and broking] EPS – Electronic Power Shift EPS – Encapsulated PostScript [Adobe format] EPU – Elektrophysiologische Untersuchung [medical] (DE) ERA – European Rotogravure Association [group] ERB – Editorial Review Board [group] ERB – Odenwaldkreis in Erbach, Hessen [car license] (DE) ERC – Euro Info Centre ERD – Entity Relationship Diagram [computer, database] ERF – Evangeliums-Rundfunk International e.V. [association, broadcast] (DE) ERH – Erlangen-Höchstadt, Bayern [car license] (DE) ERM – Electronic Records Management [computer] ERM – Entity Relationship Model [computer, database] ERN – European Rivers Network [association, nature] ERO – European Research Office ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning [computer, format] ERP – Estimated Retail Price [business] ERP – European Recovery Program ERR – Error [computer, signal] ERS – exclusive riding session ERU – Emergency Recovery Unit [computer, software, Microsoft] ES5 – Earth Station Five [computer, software] ES5 – ECMAScript Fifth Edition [computer, software] ESA – Eisenach, Thüringen [car license] (DE) ESA – European Space Agency ESB – Enterprise Service Bus [computer, software, middleware] ESB – Erdgas Südbayern [company] (DE) ESB – Europäische Sponsoring Börse [company] (DE) ESC – Escape [ASCII, key] ESC – Eurovision Song Contest [music, television] ESC – Extended Static Checker [computer, software] ESD – Einfaches Syntaxdiagramm (DE) ESD – elektrisches Schiebedach [car, classified ads] (DE) ESE – Editorial System Engineering, Inc. [company] ESF – European Science Foundation ESF – Experimentier-Sicherheitsfahrzeug [car, technology, Mercedes-Benz] (DE) ESG – Evangelische Studentengemeinde [association] (DE) ESL – Electronic Shelf Labeling [trade and industry] ESL – Electronic Sports League [comupter, games, sports] ESL – elektrostatische Ladungseinheit [unit] (DE) ESL – English as a Second Language ESO – European Southern Observatory, www.eso.org [organization, physics, optics] ESP – Electronic Shock Protection [Sony] ESP – Elektronisches Stabilitätsprogramm [car, Mercedes Benz product] ESP – Especially ESP – Exceptional Sales Person [CraneMorley/Xerox product] ESP – Extra Sensory Perception ESP – IPSec Encapsulated Security Payload [computer, networking] EST – Eastern Standard Time [time] (US) ESW – Werra-Meissner-Kreis in Eschwege, Hessen [car license] (DE) ESZ – embryonale Stammzellen [bio-chemistry, medical] (DE) ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival ETB – Elektronisches Telefonbuch [telecommunication, DeTeMedien] (DE) ETB – End of Transmission Block [ASCII] ETB – European Transaction Bank [banking and broking, company] ETC – Exchange Traded Commodities [business, banking+brokerage ] ETD – Estimated Time of Departure ETE – Passive End-to-End Internet Service Performance [computer, networking, Internet] ETF – Exchange Traded Funds [business, banking+brokerage] ETH – Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule [university] (CH) ETL – Extract, Transform, Load [computer, database] ETL – Extraktion, Transformation und Laden [computer, database] (DE) ETP – Electronic Technical Publishing [computer, publishing] ETS – Elektronisches Tracking System [car, Mercedes Benz product] (DE) ETV – Elektronisches Telefon Verzeichnis [telecommunication, Teleinfo] (DE) ETW – Eigentumswohnung [immovables] (DE) ETX – End of Text [ASCII] EUC – Extended Buffer Extension [computer, hardware] EUR – Euro [currency, banking and broking] EUV – Extreme Ultra Violet [physics] EVA – Economic Value Added [trade and industry] EVA – Extra Vehicle Activities EVG – Europäische Verteidigungsgemeinschaft (DE) EVL – Electronic Visualization Laboratory, Chicago [university] (US) EVP – Endverbraucherpreis (DDR) EWA – Europäisches Währungsabkommen (DE) EWC – European Weather Consult GmbH [company] (DE) EWG – Europäische Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft (DE) EWI – Energiewirtschaftliches Institut der Universität Köln [institute, school/university] (DE) EWI – Europäisches Wirtschaftsinstitut [trade and industry] (DE) EWR – Europäischer Wirtschaftsraum [trade and industry] (DE) EWS – Elektronische Wegfahrsperre [car, technology, BMW] (DE) EWS – Europäisches Währungssystem [banking and broking] (DE) EWU – Europäische Währungsunion [trade and industry] (DE) EXB – ex BR, ohne Bezugsrecht [banking and broking] (DE) EXD – exDiv, ohne Dividende [banking and broking] (DE) EXE – Executable File [computer, extension] EXG – Exchange Registers [computer, command] EXP – Exponentioal function [mathematics] EXT – Sign Extend [computer, command] EZB – Europäische Zentralbank [trade and industry] (DE) EZU – Europäische Zahlungsunion (DE) EZÜ – Überweisungsvordrucke für Einzelaufträge (DE) EZV – elektrische Zentralverriegelung [car, classified ads] (DE) EZV – Elektronischer Zahlungsverkehr [banking and broking] (DE) F&E – Forschung und Entwicklung (DE) FAA – Federal Aviation Administration FAG – Fernmeldeanlagengesetz [law] (DE) FAG – Flughafen Frankfurt/Main AG [company] (DE) FAH – Fahrenheit [unit] FAK – Forschungsstelle Automobilwirtschaft [institute, transportation] (DE) FAL – Bundesforschungsinstitut für Landwirtschaft [institute] (DE) FAO – Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations [organzation] FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions [computer] FAR – Falsch-Akzeptanzrate [computer, software] (DE) FAR – False Acception Rate [computer, software] FAS – Flow Admission Server [computer, networking] FAS – Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung [company, publishing] (DE) FAS – Free Alongside Ship FAT – File Allocation Table [computer, format] FAW – Fachverband Außenwerbung e.V. [marketing, association] (DE) FAW – Forschungsinstitut für Anwendungsorientierte Wisse [institute] (DE) FAW – Fortbildungsakademie der Wirtschaft [school/university] (DE) FAX – Facsimile FAZ – Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung [company, publishing] (DE) FBA – Faceless Background Application [computer, software, MacOS] FBF – Fördergesellschaft für Börsen und Finanzmärkte in [association] (DE) FBG – Forstbetriebsgemeinschaft (DE) FBG – Forstbetriebsgemeinschaft [organization] (DE) FBH – Ferdinand-Braun-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik [institute] (DE) FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation [government] (US) FBI – Federation of British Industries (GB) FBL – Frame Burst Error Length [computer] FBM – Fachbereich Maschinenbau [university] (DE) FBM – Fractional Brownian Movement [physics] FBX – Filmbox [computer, format] FCB – File Control Block [computer] FCC – Federal Communications Commission [telecommunication, government] (US) FCG – Flux Compression Generator [physics] FCO – First Class Object [computer, software, Java] FCO – full cut-off [computer, hardware] FCP – Fibre Channel Protocol [computer, protocol] FCS – Forest Stewardship Council [association] FCS – Frame Check Sequence [computer, networking] FDA – Food and Drug Administration [government] (US) FDA – Für den Arsch [slang, fun] (DE) FDC – Fahrdynamik Control [car, BMW product] (DE) FDC – Floppy Disk Controller [computer, hardware] FDD – Floppy Disk Drive [computer, hardware] FDF – Fachverband Deutscher Floristen e.V. [association] (DE) FDF – Forms Data Format [computer, format, Adobe] FDG – Friedrich-Dessauer-Gymnasium (DE) FDH – Friß die Hälfte [slang] (DE) FDI – Fachverband Führungskräfte der Druckindustrie und [institute] (DE) FDJ – Freie Deutsche Jugend [organisation] (DDR) FDM – Finite Difference Method [math] FDM – Frequency Division Multiplexing [computer, networking] FDO – Fritz Darmstadt Online [company, Internet] FDP – Freie Demokratische Partei [party] (DE) FDS – Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg [car license] (DE) FDT – Formal Description Technique [computer] FDU – Feld der Ungenannten (DE) FDX – Federal Express Corporation [company] FEB – Februar [time] (DE) FEB – February [time] (US) FEC – Forward Error Correction [computer, networking] FED – Federal Reserve Bank [banking and broking] (US) FED – Field Emitter Display [computer, hardware] FEJ – Freiwilliges Europäisches Jahr (DE) FEM – Finite Element Method [math] FEP – Fraunhofer-Institut für Elektronenstrahl- und Plas [institute] (DE) FES – Frankfurter Entsorgungs- und Service GmbH [company] (DE) FES – Institut für Forschung und Entwicklung von Sportgeräten [institute, sports] (DE) FET – Feldeffekt-Transistor [hardware] (DE) FET – Field Effect Transistor [hardware] FET – Future and Emerging Technologies FFA – Filmförderungsanstalt (DE) FFA – Free for all FFB – Fürstenfeldbruck, Bayern [car license] (DE) FFC – Frauen Fussball Club [sports, association] (DE) FFE – Friede-Freude-Eierkuchen [slang] (DE) FFF – Film, Funk und Fernsehen [telecommunication] (DE) FFH – Forschungsinstitut Freie Berufe [institute] (DE) FFH – Freier Funk Hessen [broadcast, radio, company] (DE) FFI – Fotografie Forum international [group, photography] (DE) FFK – Frankfurter Forum für Kommunikation (DE) FFM – Frankfurt am Main [city] (DE) FFN – Funk & Fernsehen Nordwestdeutschland [broadcast, radio, company] (DE) FFS – Fast File System [computer, storage] FFS – Ferrovie Federali Svizzere (www.sbb.ch) [company, transportation] (CH) FFT – Fast Fourier Transformation [math] FFW – Fachverband Freier Werbetexter [association] (DE) FFW – Freiwillige Feuerwehr (DE) FGC – Female Genital Cutting [medical] FGD – Forschungsgesellschaft Druckmaschinen e.V. [association] (DE) FGH – Fördergemeinschaft Gutes Hören [association] (DE) FGM – Female Genital Mutilation [medical] FGÖ – Fonds Gesundes Österreich [association, health] (AT) FGÖ – Freie Gewerkschaft Österreichs [trade union] (AT) FHA – Federal Housing Administration (US) FHD – Fachhochschule Darmstadt (DE) FHD – Fachhochschule Druck Stuttgart (DE) FHD – Frauenhilfsdienst (CH) FHG – Forschung hinter Gittern [slang, fun] (DE) FHG – Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewand [association] (DE) FHO – Fachhochschule Ostfriesland, Emden [university] (DE) FHO – Fachhochschule Ostschweiz [school/university] (CH) FHP – Forschungsinstitut für Hochfrequenzphysik [institute] (DE) FHS – Filesystem Hierarchy Standard [computer, storage] FHU – Fachhochschule Ulm [university] (DE) FHW – Fachhochschule Wiesbaden [university] (DE) FIA – Federation Internationale de l´Automobile [association, transportation] (FR) FID – File Identifier Descriptor [computer, storage] FIF – Fractal Image Format [computer, format] FIG – Figure FIM – Familie im Mittelpunkt [association] (DE) FIM – Frauen im Management [group, management] (DE) FIQ – Fast Interrupt Request FIS – Fahrer-Informations-System [car, technology] (DE) FIT – Feature Integration Testing [computer, software] FIT – Filtering Integration Technology [computer, software, sevenval product] FIT – Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Informationstechnik [institute, FHG] (DE) FIU – Fingerprint Identification Unit [computer, software, Spny, I/O-Software] FIZ – Fachinformationszentrum (DE) FIZ – Forschungsingenieurszentrum, BMW [research/development] (DE) FJS – Franz Josef Strauß [person] (DE) FJU – Freiwilliges Jahr im Unternehmen (DE) FJV – Fünfjahresverzeichnis [bibliography] (DE) FKK – Freikörperkultur (DE) FKM – Forschungskuratorium Maschinenbau (DE) FLA – Flash [computer, format, Adobe (form. Macromedia)] FLC – Ferro-electric Liquid Crystal FLG – Felgen [car, classified ads] (DE) FLI – Font Library [computer, software, TeX] FLÖ – Flöha, Sachsen [car license] (DE) FLV – Flash Video [computer, format, Adobe (form. Macromedia)] FMC – Fixed Mobile Convergence FMJ – Full Metal Jacket [guns] FMS – Facility Management System [computer] FMS – Fibromyalgie Syndrom [medicine] (DE) FMX – Film & Media Exchange [computer, graphics, conference] (DE) FNC – Federal Networking Council [government, telecommunication] (US) FNJ – Frohes Neues Jahr [slang] (DE) FNR – Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe [organization] (DE) FNS – Federated Naming Service [computer] FOB – Free On Board [trade and industry] FOC – Free Of Charge [trade and industry] FOD – Finger Of Death FOD – Foreign Object Damage [aviation] FÖJ – Freiwilliges Ökologisches Jahr (DE) FOG – Forums Operative Gynäkologie e.V. [health, medical, association] (DE) FOK – Fill Or Kill [banking and broking] FOR – Forst, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) FOR – Free On Rail [trade and industry] FOS – Fachoberschule [school] (DE) FOS – Free On Steamer [trade and industry] FOT – Flow Object Tree [computer] FOT – Free On Truck [trade and industry] FOV – Field of View [computer, graphic] FPC – Factory Production Control [production, quality management] FPG – Freelance Photographers Guild [company] FPM – Fast Pagemode [computer, hardware] FPM – Feet Per Minute [unit] FPM – Frequency Per Million [unit] FPO – Fleet Post Office FPO – For Positioning Only FPS – Feet Per Second [unit] FPS – First Personal Shooter [computer, software, games] FPS – Fritze Paul Seelig [company] (DE) FPU – Floating Point Unit [computer, hardware] FPX – Flash Pix [computer, format, Macromedia] FRA – Forward Rate Agreement [banking and broking] FRA – Frankfurt/Main, Germany [airport] (DE) FRG – Federal Republik of Germany [country] FRG – Freyung-Grafenau, Bayern [car license] (DE) FRI – Friday [day] FRI – Friesland in Jever, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) FRN – Floating Rate Notes [banking and broking] FRR – falsche Rückweisungsrate [computer, signal] (DE) FRR – False Rejection Rate [computer, software] FRS – Federal Reserve System (US) FRW – Bad Freienwalde, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) FSA – Financial Services Authority [government, banking and broking] (UK) FSB – Front Side Bus [computer, hardware] FSC – Fujitsu Siemens Computers [company, computer] FSD – File System Daemon [computer, storage] FSD – Frankfurter Societäts-Druckerei GmbH [company, publishing] (DE) FSE – Feline Spongiforme Encephalopathy [medical, disease] FSE – Frankfurt Securities Exchange [banking and broking] FSF – Free Software Foundation [computer, group] FSF – Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle Fernsehen [media, organisation] (DE) FSH – Follicle-Stimulating Hormone [medical] FSI – Freedom System Integrators [computer, company] (US) FSI – Fuel Stratified Injection [technology, car, VW] FSJ – Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (DE) FSK – Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft [association] (DE) FSK – Frequency Shift Keying [computer, telecommunication] FSN – File System Navigator [computer, software, SGI product] FSO – File System Objects [computer, software] FST – Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle Telefonmehrwertdienste e.V. www.fst-ev.org [telecommunication, association] (DE) FST – Funktionale Stimmtherapie (DE) FST – Funktionales Stimmtraining (DE) FSV – Freie Spielvereinigung [sports] (DE) FTA – Fault Tree Analysis FTB – Front-to-Back Algorithm [computer, algorithm] FTC – Federal Trade Commission [government] (US) FTD – Financial Times Deutschland, http://www.ftd.de [publishing, banking and broking, company] (DE) FTF – Fahrerloses Transportfahrzeug [transportation] (DE) FTF – Finalization Task Force [group] FTL – Faster Than Light [slang, chat] FTL – Flash Translation Layer [computer, hardware] FTL – Freital, Sachsen [car license] (DE) FTP – File Transfer Protocol FTQ – First Time Quality [management] FTS – Fahrerloses Transportsystem [transportation] (DE) FTT – Flowtex Technologie GmbH & Co. KG [company] (DE) FUD – Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt FUE – Forschung und Entwicklung (DE) FÜV – Fernmeldeüberwachungsverordnung [law and order] (DE) FUX – Fragebogen zur Erfassung der User EXperience [computer, eResult] (DE) FWB – Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse [banking and broking] (DE) FWD – Forward [music] FWD – Four Wheel Drive [car, classified ads] FWK – Fahrwerk [car, classified ads] (DE) FYA – For Your Amusement [slang, chat] FYC – Fine Young Canibals [music, group] FYI – For Your Interest/Information [slang] FZG – Fahrzeug [car, classified ads] (DE) FZK – Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe [institute] (DE) G+J – Gruner + Jahr AG & Co. KG [company, publishing] (DE) GAA – Gravure Association of America [publishing, association] (US) GAC – Graphic Art Communications [company] GAD – Gesellschaft für Automation in der Druckindustrie [company] (DE) GAD – Gesellschaft für automatische Datenverarbeitung eG www.gad.de [company, computer] (DE) GAK – Government Access to Keys [computer] (US) GAL – Generic/Gate Array Logic GAL – Grün-Alternative-Liste [party] (DE) GAM – Global Account Manager [computer, software, uni-X Software product] (DE) GAP – Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bayern [car license] (DE) GAP – Generic Access Profile [telecommunication] GAT – Gemeinsames Ausdauertraining [military] (DE) GAU – Größter anzunehmender Unfall (DE) GBA – Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss [organization, government] (DE) GBG – Geschlossene Benutzergruppe [computer, management] (DE) GBI – Gesellschaft für Betriebswirtschaftliche Informati [society] (DE) GBP – Great Britain Pound [currency] GBR – Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts (DE) GBR – Great Britain [country] GCA – Graphic Communications Association [association] (US) GCA – Ground-Controlled Approach GCB – Grand Cross of the Bath GCC – GNU C Compiler [computer, software, GNU] GCD – Greatest Common Divisor [math] GCF – Greatest Common Factor [math] GCL – Golden Common LISP [computer, language] GCM – Greatest Common Divisor [math] GCP – Good Clinical Practice [pharma] GCR – General Control Register [computer, hardware] GCR – Grey Component Removal [publishing] GCR – Group Coded Recording [computer] GCS – Group Control System [Müller Martini product] GCV – Gonsenheimer Carneval-Verein [association] (DE) GDB – Gadebusch, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) GDB – GNU Debugger [computer, software, GNU] GDE – Gesamtbetrag der Einkünfte (DE) GDF – Geographic Data Files [computer, format] GDG – Ganz Dumm Gelaufen (greetings to Tiscali ;-) [slang] (DE) GDI – Gasoline Direct Injection [technology, car] GDI – Generali Deutschland Immobilien GmbH [company, insurance] (DE) GDI – Geodaten Infrastruktur [computer, software, GIS] GDI – Graphical Device Interface [computer] GDP – Generalized Drawing Primitive [computer] GDP – Gewerkschaft der Polizei [union] (DE) GDP – Gross Domestic Product [government] (GB) GDR – Geoscience Data Repository [computer, database] GDR – German Democratic Republic GDR – Global Depositary Receipt [banking and brokerage] GDT – Global Descriptor Table [computer, hardware, Intel] GDV – Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V. http://www.gdv.de [association, trade and industry] (DE) GDV – Graphische Datenverarbeitung [computer] (DE) GDZ – Göttinger Digitalisierungszentrum [publishing] (DE) GDZ – Grafisches Zentrum Drucktechnik, www.gdz.de [company, printing] (DE) GEC – Group Executive Committee [management] GED – Gemeinschaft Energielabel Deutschland [association] (DE) GEL – Graph Evaluation Language (Ur Studio) [computer, language] GEM – Gesellschaft für Elektronische Medien [society] (DE) GEM – Graphics Environment Manager [DRI product] GER – Germany [country] GER – Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz [car license] (DE) GEV – Giga-Elektronenvolt [unit] (DE) GEV – Gravure Education Foundation [publishing, association] (US) GEW – Gewerkschaft für Erziehung und Wissenschaft [trade union] (DE) GEX – German Entrepreneurial Index [business, banking+brokerage] (DE) GEZ – Gebühreneinzugszentrale (DE) GFA – Gesellschaft für Fondsanalyse [banking and broking, company] (DE) GFC – Going For Coffee [slang, chat] GFE – Girl Friend Experience [slang] GFK – Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung, www.gfk.de [company] (DE) GFK – glasfaserverstärkter Kunststoff (DE) GFK – Growth from Knowledge [company] (DE) GFM – Grafischer Führungskreis München e.V. [association] (DE) GFR – German Federal Republic GFU – Gesellschaft für Umweltchemie mbH [company, chemistry] (DE) GFU – Gesellschaft für Umweltrecht e.V, [association] (DE) GFU – Gesellschaft für Unfall- und Schadenforschung AG [company] (DE) GFU – Gesellschaft für Unterhaltungs- und Kommunikationselektronik [company, media] (DE) GFW – Gesellschaft für Führungspraxis in der Wirtschaft (DE) GFZ – Geoforschungszentrum [institute] (DE) GGF – gegebenenfalls (DE) GGF – Global Grid Forum [computer, networking, group] GGG – Grundstücks- und Gebäudewirtschafts-Gesellschaft m. b. H. [company] (DE) GGI – Generic Graphical Interface [computer] GGT – größter gemeinsamer Teiler [math] (DE) GGÜ – gegenüber (DE) GHA – Geithain, Sachsen [car license] (DE) GHB – Gamma-Hydroxy-Buttersäure [drug] (DE) GHB – Gesellschaft Historisches Berlin e.V. [association] (DE) GHC – Gräfenhainichen, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) GHD – Glas-Hebe-Dach [car, classified ads] (DE) GHK – Gewerkschaft Holz und Kunststoff [trade union] (DE) GHK – Universität-Gesamthochschule Kassel [university] (DE) GHN – Get Hold Next GHQ – General Headquarters [military] GHS – Gesamthochschule [university] (DE) GHU – Get Hold Unique GHZ – Gigahertz [unit] GIC – Global-Info Consortium [publishing, group] GID – Gesellschaft für Information und Dokumentation [society] (DE) GID – Group Identifier [computer, UNIX] GIF – Graphic Interchange Format [format] GIH – Gesellschaft für Inkontinenzhilfe [health] (DE) GIM – Gesellschaft für Innovative Marktforschung mbH [company] (DE) GIP – Global Internet Project [computer, Internet] GIP – GSM Interworking Profile [telecommunication] GIS – Geographic Information System [computer, software] GIS – Geographisches Informationssystem [computer, software] GJS – Gesetz über die Verbreitung jugendgefährdender Sch [law, government] (DE) GJU – Galileo Joint Undertaking [technology, company] GKA – Großkundenabonnements [management] (DE) GKS – Graphical Kernel System [computer, software] GKS – Graphisches Kern System [computer, software] (DE) GKV – Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung [medical, law] (DE) GLC – Greater London Council (GB) GLG – ganz liebe Grüße (DE) GLS – General Logistics Sytems [company, transportation] (DE) GLS – Gleichungssystem [math] (DE) GLU – OpenGL Utility Library [computer, software] GMB – Gambia [country] GMD – Gesellschaft für Mathematik und Datenverarbeitung [institute] (DE) GMD – Gesellschaft für medizinische Datenverarbeitung [institute] (DE) GMF – Graphical Modeling Framework [computer, software, Eclipse] GMF – The German Marshall Fund of the United States [government] (US) GMG – GKV-Modernisierungsgesetz [law] (DE) GML – Generalized Markup Language [comuter, language] GML – Geography Markup Language [computer, language, GIS] GMM – Gesellschaft Mikroelektronik, Mikro- und Feinwerkt [society] (DE) GMN – Grimmen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) GMP – German Military Police (Feldjäger) [military] GMP – Good Manufacturing Practice [pharma] GMP – Güterzug mit Personenbeförderung [transportation] (DE) GMR – Giant Magneto Resistive [physics] GMT – Greenwich Mean Time [time] GMX – Global Message Exchange [computer, networking] GN8 – Good Night [slang] GNA – Globewide Network Academy [school/university] GND – Ground GNF – Global Nature Fund [association, nature] GNF – Greibach Normal Form [computer, theory] GNP – Gross National Product [trade and industry] GNT – Genthin, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) GNU – GNU's Not Unix [computer, group] GOB – Grundsätze ordnungsmäßiger Buchführung (DE) GOD – Global Online Directory [computer, Internet] GÖG – Gesundheit Österreich GmbH [company, health] (AT) GOM – Grundsätze ordnungsmäßiger Modellierung (DE) GOP – Grand Old Party [party] (US) GOV – Government [internet] GPC – Graphic Performance Council [computer, software] GPI – General Purpose Interface [computer] GPL – GNU Public License [computer, software, license] GPM – Geschäftsprozessmanagement [management] (DE) GPM – GUI Package Manager [computer, software, Perl, IndigoPerl] GPO – General Post Office GPO – Geschäftsprozeßoptimierung (DE) GPO – Government Printing Office [government] (US) GPO – Group Policy Object [computer, software, Active Directory] GPP – Generic Packetized Protocol [protocol] GPS – Global Positioning System GPU – Graphics Processing Unit [computer, hardware] GRC – Gibson Research Corporation [computer, software, company] (US) GRC – Governance, Risk and Compliance [management] GRD – Gesellschaft zur Rettung der Delfine e.V. [association] (DE) GRE – Generic Routing Encapsulation [computer, networking] GRH – Grossenhain, Sachsen [car license] (DE) GRM – Grimma, Sachsen [car license] (DE) GRP – Gross Rating Point [marketing] GRP – Group File [computer, extension] GRS – Gransee, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) GRT – Golden Reader Tool [computer, software, security, sucunet product] (DE) GRZ – Graphisches Rechenzentrum [computer] (DE) GRZ – Greiz, Thüringen [car license] (DE) GSA – Galileo Supervisory Authority [business] GSA – Girl Scourts of America [association] (US) GSA – Google Search Appliance [computer, software] GSA – Group Security Association [computer, networking] GSB – Government Site Builder [computer, Internet, government] (DE) GSD – Glas-Schiebe-Dach [car, classified ads] (DE) GSE – Guide Share Europe [computer, IBM] GSF – GhostScript Font [computer, software] GSI – Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung [association, physics] (DE) GSI – Graphic Systems International [company] GSK – GlaxoSmithKline [company] GSK – Grundschutzkataloge [management] (DE) GSK – Gruppentraining sozialer Kompetenzen (DE) GSM – Gesellschaft für Selbstspielende Musikinstrumente e.V. [association] (DE) GSM – Gesellschaft für Software Management AG [company] (CH) GSM – Gesellschaft zum Schutz der Meeressäugetiere e.V. [association] (DE) GSM – Global System for Mobiles [telecommunication] GSM – Gramm per Square Meter [unit] GSP – Gassystemeinbauprüfung [car, technology] (DE) GSS – Generalized Security Services [computer] GSS – Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker-Syndrom [medical, disease] (DE) GSS – Group Support Systems [computer] GST – Goods and Services Tax [trade and industry, government] (NZ) GST – Grenzsteintrophy [sports, fun] (DE) GSY – Geschwindigkeitssymbol [car] (DE) GTB – Gewerkschaft Textil und Bekleidung [trade union] (DE) GTC – Gillette Technology Center [company, research] (UK) GTC – Good Till Cancelled GTD – Getting Things Done [management, slang] GTE – Geometry Transfer Engine [computer, hardware] GTF – General Timing Format [computer, format] GTH – Gotha, Thüringen [car license] (DE) GTI – Gasoline Turbo Injection [car] GTI – Gran Turismo Injection [technology, car, VW] GTK – The GIMP Toolkit [computer, software] GTL – Gunning Transceiver Logic [computer, hardware] GTO – Girls Together Outrageously [music, band] GTÜ – Gesellschaft für Technische Überwachung mbH [car, company] (DE) GTZ – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbei [association] (DE) GUB – Guben, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) GÜG – Grundstoffüberwachungsgesetz [law] (DE) GUG – Gelesen und Gelacht [slang, fun] (DE) GUI – Graphical User Interface [computer] GUM – Gesellschaft für Unternehmensberatung und Mikrofinanzierung mbH [company, finance] (DE) GUS – Gesellschaft Unabhängiger Staaten (DE) GUV – Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung (DE) GVB – Gesamtverzeichnis des deutschsprachigen Schrifttum [bibliography] (DE) GVD – Gefreiter vom Dienst [military] (DE) GVH – Gesamtverzeichnis deutschsprachiger Hochschulschri [bibliography] (DE) GVL – Gesellschaft zur Verwertung von Leistungsschutzrechten mbH [company] (DE) GVM – Grevesmühlen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) GVO – gentechnisch veränderte Organismen [biology] (DE) GVU – Graphics Visualization and Usability [computer] GWG – Geldwäschegesetz [government, law] (DE) GWG – geringwertige Wirtschaftsgüter [trade and industry] (DE) GWM – Generic Window Manager [computer, software] GWT – Google Web Toolkit [computer, software, Internet, Google] GXC – Global Exchange Carrier Corp. [computer, telecommunication, company] GZM – Gesellschaft für Zeitungsmarketing [company] (DE) GZS – Gesellschaft für Zahkungssysteme mbH [company] (DE) HAK – Hugs And Kisses [slang, chat] HAL – Halle/Saale, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) HAL – Hardware Abstraction Layer [computer, Microsoft WinNT] HAL – House Programmed Array Logic [computer, hardware] HAM – Hamburgische Anstalt für Neue Medien, Hamburg, www.ham-online.de [government, broadcasting, media] (DE) HAM – Hamm/Westfalen, Nordrhein-Westfalen [car license] (DE) HAS – Hassberge in Hassfurt, Bayern [car license] (DE) HAT – Horizontal Axis Turbine [mechanical engineering] HAV – High Availability [computer] HBA – Host Bus Adapter [computer, hardware] HBD – Here Be Dragons, hbd.com [company, banking and broking] HBF – Hautbahnhof (DE) HBG – Hypothekenbankgesetz [law] (DE) HBI – Hochschule für Bibliotheks- und Informationswesen, [university] (DE) HBM – Her/His Britannic Majesty (GB) HBN – Hildburghausen, Thüringen [car license] (DE) HBO – Home Box Office [television company] (US) HBS – Halberstadt, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) HBS – HexBase Script [computer, language, HexMac product] HBV – Handel, Banken und Versicherungen [trade union] (DE) HCF – Highest Common Factor [math] HCI – Human Computer Interface/Interaction [computer] HCJ – High Court of Justice HCM – Heimkinoclub München [association] (DE) HCM – Human Capital Management [management] HCT – Halftone Calibration Technology [Xante product] HDC – Hard Disc Controller [computer, hardware] HDC – Hill Descent Control [car, technology, BMW] HDD – Hard Disk Drive [computer, hardware] HDD – High Definition Display [computer, hardware] HDE – Hauptverband des Deutschen Einzelhandels e.V. [trade and industry, association] (DE) HDF – Hauptverband Deutscher Filmtheater e.V. [association] (DE) HDH – Heidenheim/Brenz, Baden-Württemberg [car license] (DE) HDL – Haldensleben, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) HDL – Hardware Description Language [computer, language, hardware] HDM – Hardware Device Module [computer] HDO – Horizontal Parallax Only HDP – Halftone Digital Proof [printing, Presstek] HDR – Herr der Ringe [fantasy] (DE) HDR – High Dynamic Range [computer, rendering] HDS – Harlequin Dispersed Screening [Harlequin product] HEA – Hauptberatungsstelle für Elektrizitätsanwendung, Frankfurt [association] (DE) HEC – Ecole des hautes Etudes commerciales [university] (FR) HEF – Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Hessen [car license] (DE) HEI – Dithmarschen in Heide/Holstein, Schleswig-Holstein [car license] (DE) HER – Herne, Nordrhein-Westfalen [car license] (DE) HES – Home Electronic System [computer, software, Siemens product] HES – Hyphen Editorial System [Hyphen product] HET – Hettstedt, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) HEV – Halbeinkünfteverfahren [government, tax] (DE) HEW – Department of Health, Education, and Welfare [government] (US) HEW – Hamburger Electricitäts-Werke [company] (DE) HFF – Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen Konrad Wolf [university] (DE) HFH – Habitat for Humanity [organization] HFS – Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan [person] HFS – Hierarchical File System [Apple] HGB – Handelsgesetzbuch (DE) HGB – Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig [university] (DE) HGC – Hercules Graphics Controller HGF – Hermann von Helmholtz Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forsc [society] (DE) HGL – Haus Gemeinschafts Leiter (DDR) HGN – Hagenow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) HGW – Hansestadt Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) HHG – Hessisches Hochschulgesetz [law, university] (DE) HHL – Handelshochschule Leipzig [university] (DE) HHM – Hohenmölsen, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) HHV – Humanes-Herpes-Virus [biology, health] (DE) HID – Housing Improvement District HID – Human Device Interface [computer, input] HIG – Heiligenstadt, Thüringen [car license] (DE) HII – Hanseatische Immobilien Invest AG [company] (DE) HIP – HotMetal Intranet Publisher [computer, software, Softquad product] HIS – Herstellerinitiative Software [group, software] (DE) HIS – Hinweis- und Informationssystem der Versicherungswirtschaft [management] (DE) HIS – Hochschul-Informations-System GmbH www.his.de [company] (DE) HIT – Human Intelligence Task HIV – Human Immunodeficiency Virus HJV – Halbjahresverzeichnis [bibliography] (DE) HKH – Holz- und kunststoffverarbeitendes Handwerk [group] (DE) HKS – ##missing (color company) [company] (DE) HKS – Hyperkinetische Störung [health] (DE) HKZ – Hat Keinen Zweck [slang] (DE) HLG – Hermes Logistik Gruppe www.hlg.de [company, transportation] (DE) HLL – High Level Language HLP – Help [computer, format, extension] HLQ – High Level Qualifier [computer, software, Java] HLS – Hue Lightness Saturation [color space] HLT – Halt Operation [computer, signal] HLV – Hessischer Leichtathletik Verband (DE) HMA – High Memory Area [Microsoft] HMD – Head-mounted Display HMH – Historisches Museum Hannover [museum] (DE) HMI – Hannover Messe Industrie [trade fair] (DE) HMM – Hessische Mehrkampf Meisterschaft (DE) HMM – Home Multi Media [computer, display, hardware] HMO – Health Maintenance Organization [medical] HMS – Her/His Majesty's Service/Ship (GB) HNA – Hessische/Niedersächsische Allgemeine, http://www.hna.de [company, publishing] (DE) HNJ – ##missing, assumed Hyphenation and Justification HNO – Hals, Nasen, Ohren (DE) HOD – Head of Department [management] HOE – Holographic-optical Element HOG – Harley Owners Group H.O.G. [motorcycle] HOL – Holzminden, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) HOM – Saar-Pfalz-Kreis in Homburg/Saar, Saarland [car license] (DE) HON – Health on the Net [group, medicine] HOS – Health Online Service [computer, publishing] HOT – Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Sachsen [car license] (DE) HPC – Handheld Personal Computer [computer, hardware] HPC – High Performance Computer [computer, hardware] HPI – High Performance Injection [car, technology, BMW] HPJ – High Performance Java [computer, software, Java] HPO – High-volume Page Output Controller [publishing] HPS – HexBase Publishing System [computer, software, HexMac product] HPV – Hauptverband Papier- und Kunststoffverarbeitung e.V. [association] (DE) HPV – Humanes Papilloma Virus [biology, health] (DE) HQS – High Quality Screening [Linotype-Hell] HQX – Bin-Hexed File [computer, format, extension] HRB – Handelsregisterbuch [trade and industry] (DE) HRE – Hypo Real Estate [company, banking and brokerage] (DE) HRG – Hochschulrahmengesetz [university, law] (DE) HRH – Her/His Royal Highness (GB) HRK – Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (DE) HRO – Hansestadt Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) HRP – Horseradish Peroxidase [bio-chemistry] HRS – Hotel Reservation Service, www.hrs.de [company, travel, Internet] (DE) HRT – Heidelberg Retina Tomograph [technology, medicine] (DE) HRV – Hessischer Rugby Verband [association, sports] (DE) HRV – High Resolution Visible [video] HRZ – Hochschulrechenzentrum (DE) HSA – Hochschulabsolvent (DE) HSB – Hue Saturation Brightness [color space] HSG – Hochschule für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwis [university] (CH) HSG – Hochschulgruppe (DE) HSK – Hochsauerlandkreis in Meschede, Nordrhein-Westfale [car license] (DE) HSL – Harlequin Screening Library [Harlequin product] HSM – Hierarchical Storage Management [computer, storage] HSM – Hyper Sonic Motor [photography, Sigma] HSP – Hochschulsonderprogramm [school/university] (DE) HSP – Horst-Schlemmer-Partei [fun, party] (DE) HSP – Host Service Provider [computer, Internet] HSR – Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil [school/university] (CH) HST – Alaska-Hawaii Standard Time [time] HST – Hansestadt Stralsund, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) HST – High Speed Technology [computer, networking, protocol, US-Robotics] HSV – Hamburger Sport Verein [association] (DE) HSV – Hue, Saturation, Value [color space] HSX – Hollywood Stock Exchange [banking and brokerage, media] HTH – Hope this Helps! [slang, chat] HTL – Höhere Technische Lehranstalt (DE) HTM – Hypertext Markup Language [computer, language, Internet, SGML] HTR – Hochtemperaturreaktor [technology] (DE) HTR – Hotel Revue, www.htr.ch [publishing] (CH) HTU – Hapag-Touristik Union [company, tourism] (DE) HTV – Hessischer Turnerbund (DE) HTW – Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft [school/university] (DE) HTX – HTML Extensions [computer, Microsoft] HUA – Heads Up, Ace [slang, chat] HUN – Hungary [country] (HU) HUT – Helsinik University of Technology [university] (FI) HVA – Hauptverwaltung Aufklärung [government] (DDR) HVB – höhenverstellbar [classified ads] (DE) HVB – HypoVereinsbank [company, banking and brokerage] (DE) HVD – Humanistischen Verband Deutschlands [association] (DE) HVG – Hubert von Goisern [person] HVL – Havelland, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) HVM – Hardware Virtual Maschine [computer] HVS – Heterogene Verteilte Systeme [computer] (DE) HWA – Hessisches Wirtschaftsarchiv [business] (DE) HWA – Host Wire Adapter [computer, networking] HWD – Händlerweisungsdatei [banking and broking, easycash] (DE) HWG – Heilmittelwerbegesetz [government, law] (DE) HWI – Hansestadt Wismar, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) HWK – Handwerkskammer [organization] (DE) HWS – Halswirbelsäule [anatomy] (DE) HZD – Hessische Zentrale für Datenverarbeitung [computer, association] (DE) IAA – Indoleacetic Acid [medical] IAA – International Advertising Association [association, marketing] IAA – Internationale Automobil Ausstellung, Frankfurt [fair] (DE) IAB – Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung der Bundesagentur für Arbeit, www.iab.de [institute, government] (DE) IAB – Interactive Advertising Bureau, www.iab.net [company, advertising] IAB – Internet Architecture Board, www.iab.org [computer, Internet, group] IAC – In Any Case [slang, chat] IAC – Information Access Company [company] IAC – Interapplication Communication [computer] IAC – Interkulturelles Assessment Center IAD – Internet Addiction Disorder [medicine, Internet] IAD – Internet Address Detector [computer, software, Apple product] IAE – In Any Event [slang, chat] IAF – Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Festkörperphysi [institute] (DE) IAF – Institut für angewandte Forschung an der FH Druck [institute] IAM – Initial Address Message [computer, networking, signal] IAM – Internationale Anlegermesse [fair] (DE) IAO – Fraunhofer-Institut für Arbeitswirtschaft und Orga [institute] (DE) IAO – Internet Application Object [computer, Internet] IAP – Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Polymerforschun [institute] (DE) IAP – Internet Access Pack [computer, software, Atari] IAP – ISDN Access Interworking Profile [telecommunication] IAQ – Institut Arbeit und Qualifikation [institute] (DE) IAS – Indicated Airspeed [transportation, flight] IAS – International Accounting Standard [trade and industry] IAT – ##missing, assumed: International Air... Travellin [group] IAT – Institut für Arbeitswissenschaft und Technologiema [institute] (DE) IAW – Institut für Angewandte Wirtschaftsforschung, www.iaw.edu [institute, economy] (DE) IBA – Instituts-Bildungs-Ausschuß [management] (DE) IBA – Internationale Bauausstellung (DE) IBC – InterBase Components [computer, software, Delphi] IBF – International Boxing Federation [organization, sports, boxing] IBH – InvestitionsBank Hessen AG [company, banking and broking] (DE) IBM – I Blame Microsoft [slang, fun] IBM – Ich Bin Müde [slang, fun] (DE) IBM – Idioten Bauen Maschinen [slang, fun] (DE) IBM – Immer Besser Manuell [slang, fun] (DE) IBM – Immer Bis Mitternacht [slang, fun] (DE) IBM – International Business Machines [company] IBP – Fraunhofer-Institut für Bauphysik [institute] (DE) IBR – Internationale Bibliographie der Rezensionen wisse [bibliography] (DE) IBS – Internet Broadcasting Services [computer, Internet] IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome [medical, disease] IBZ – Internationale Bibliographie der Zeitschriftenlite [bibliography] (DE) ICA – Image Component Attribute [computer, storage, PCD] ICA – Independent Computing Architecture [computer, protocol, Citrix] ICA – Independent Console Architecture [computer, WinFrame] ICB – Information Control Block [computer, storage] ICB – intracerebrale Blutung [health] (DE) ICC – ##missing, assumed: International Commerce Consort [trade and industry] ICC – Intelligent Channel Controller ICC – Intercomputer Communications Corporation [company] ICC – International Car Concept [company, transportation] ICC – International Color Consortium [group] ICC – International Conference on Communications [conference] ICC – International Criminal Court (UEN) ICC – Interstate Commerce Commission [trade and industry] ICD – Image Component Data [computer, storage, PCD] ICD – Installable Client Driver [computer, software, OpenGL] ICD – International Classification of Diseases [medical] ICD – International Code Designator [ISO] ICE – Information and Content Exchange [computer, Internet] ICE – Intercity Express [transportation, train] (DE) ICE – Interessengemeinschaft Endurofahrer e.V. [sports, association] (DE) ICF – Internet Communication Framework [computer, software, SAP] ICM – Image Color Matching [computer, software, Kodak product] ICM – Incoming Message ICM – International Congress of Mathematicians [conference] ICM – Internet Communication Manager [computer, software, SAP] ICN – Intercity Night [transportation, train] (DE) ICP – Integrated Channel Processor ICP – Internet Content Provider ICQ – I seek You [computer, slang, Internet] ICS – Image Creation System ICS – Intuitive Command Structure ICT – Fraunhofer-Institut für Chemische Technologie [institute] (DE) ICT – Information and Communication Technology ICT – Intercity Triebwagen [transportation, train] (DE) ICU – ISA Configuration Utility ICX – Inter-Cartridge eXchange [computer, Oracle] IDA – International Development Agency [UN organization] IDB – Institut für Datenverarbeitung und Betriebswirtsch [institute] IDB – Inter-American Development Bank [organization] IDB – Islamic Development Bank [organization] IDC – International Data Corporation [company] IDC – Internet Database Connector [computer, software, FoxPro, Microsoft] IDE – Integrated Development Environment [computer, software] IDE – Integrated Drive Electronics [computer, hardware] IDF – in der Fassung (DE) IDF – Interface Definition Language [computer, software, language] IDI – Initial Domain Identifier IDL – Interface Description Language [computer, language, Microsoft/CORBA] IDN – Integrated Delivery Network [computer, networking] IDN – Integriertes Text- und Datennetz [computer, networking] (DE) IDN – International Domain Names [computer, Internet] IDP – Initial Domain Part [computer, networking] IDR – in der Regel (DE) IDR – International Depositary Receipt [banking and broking] IDS – Institut für Deutsche Sprache, Mannheim [institute] (DE) IDS – Intrusion Detection System [computer, software, Internet] IDT – International Data Telephone Corp. [computer, telecommunication, company] IDT – International Domain Team [computer, Syseca] IDT – Interrupt Descriptor Table [computer] IEA – International Energy Agency [organisation] IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission [institute] IED – Improvised Explosive Devices [military] IES – im engeren Sinne (DE) IET – Image Enhancement Technology [computer, printer, NewGen technology] IEU – Integrierte Entwicklungs-Umgebung [computer, software] IFA – Independent Financial Advisor [banking and broking] IFA – Internationale Funkausstellung, Berlin [fair] (DE) IFC – International Finance Corporation [UN organization] IFC – International Freedom Center [building] (US) IFC – Internet FAQ Consortium, http://www.faqs.org/ [computer, Internet, publishing, group] IFC – Internet Foundation Classes [computer, programming, Netscape] IFD – Image File Directory [computer, format, TIFF] IFF – Fraunhofer-Institut für Fabrikbetrieb und -automat [institute] (DE) IFF – Interchange File Format [Amiga format] IFF – Interchange Format File [computer, format] IFF – Internet Fast Forward [computer, software, PrivNet product] IFN – Institut für Neurobiologie, Magdeburg [institute, biology] (DE) IFO – Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung [institute] (DE) IFR – International Financial Review [publishing] IFS – Installable File System [computer, software] IFS – Iterated Function System IFT – Fraunhofer-Institut für Festkörpertechnologie [institute] (DE) IFT – International Federation of Translators IFU – Fraunhofer-Institut für Atmosphärische Umweltforsc [institute] (DE) IFU – Instruction Fetch Unit [computer, CPU] IGB – Fraunhofer-Institut für Grenzflächen- und Bioverfa [institute] (DE) IGB – St. Ingbert, Saarland [car license] (DE) IGC – International Government Conference (UEN) IGD – Fraunhofer-Institut für Graphische Datenverarbeitu [institute] (DE) IGD – Islamische Gemeinschaft in Deutschland e.V. [association, religion] (DE) IGM – Industriegewerkschaft Metall [trade union] (DE) IGP – Interior Gateway Protocol [computer, networking, protocol] IGS – Integrierte Gesamtschule [school/university] (DE) IGS – International Glaciological Society (GB) IGZ – Interessenverband Deutscher Zeitarbeitsunternehmen e.V. [organisation] (DE) IGZ – Internet Gaming Zone [computer, software] IHB – Internationale Holzbörse, http://www.ihb.de [business, Internet] (DE) IHE – Institutes of Higher Education IHK – Industrie- und Handelskammer [association] (DE) IHP – Indicated Horsepower [unit] IHS – Inhaberschuldverschreibung [banking and broking] (DE) IIB – Internationale Investitionsbank [organization] (DE) IIC – International Insurance Corporation NV [company] (NL) IID – Interface Identifier [computer, software, Microsoft] IIE – Invalid Instruction Exception [computer, Intel] IIF – Image Interchange Facility IIG – Intercast Industry Group [group] IIL – Integrated Injection Logic IIL – Integrierte Injektionslogik (DE) IIP – Internet Imaging Protocol [computer, protocol, Internet] IIP – ISDN Intermediate Interworking Profile [telecommunication] IIR – Deutsches Institut für Interne Revision e.V. [institute] (DE) IIS – Fraunhofer-Institut für integrierte Schaltungen [institute] (DE) IIS – Internet Information Server [computer, software, Internet, Microsoft] IIT – Indian Institutes of Technology [institute] (IN) IKE – Internet Key Exchange [computer, networking, Internet] IKK – Innungskrankenkassen [insurance] (DE) IKL – Institut Kreatives Lernen, Frankfurt [institute] (DE) IKS – Industrie - und Kommunalservice GmbH [company] (DE) IKS – Interkantonale Kontrollstelle für Heilmittel [medical] (CH) IKS – Internes Kontrollsystem [business] (DE) IKW – Interdisziplinäre Kontinenzzentrum Wiesbaden [health] (DE) ILA – Instituts-Lenkungs-Ausschuß [management] (DE) ILA – Internationale Luftfahrtausstellung [fair] (DE) ILE – International Language Engineering [corporation] ILL – Illustration ILM – Information Lifecycle Management [computer, content] ILO – Integrated Lights Out [computer, hardware, HP product] ILO – International Labour Office [UN organization] ILS – Instrument Landing System [transportation, flight] ILS – International Lyrics Server [computer, Internet] ILT – Fraunhofer-Institut für Lasertechnik [institute] (DE) ILV – Fraunhofer-Institut für Lebensmitteltechnologie un [institute] (DE) ILV – Innerbetriebliche Leistungsverrechnung [management] (DE) ILV – Internationale Leichtathletik Verordnung [sports] (DE) IMA – Institut für Musik und Akustik [institute, music] (DE) IMA – Instituts-Management-Ausschuß [management] (DE) IMA – Interactive Multimedia Association [group] IMA – Internationale Multimedia Akademie [company] (DE) IMC – International Machine Corporation (Contact) [movie] IMD – Interactive Multimedia Document [computer, publishing] IME – Institut für Management-Entwicklung [company] (DE) IME – Institut für Metallurgische Prozesstechnik und Metallrecycling [institute, physics] (DE) IMF – IFRA Message Format [computer, format] IMF – International Monetary Fund [UN organization] IMG – Image IMG – Institut für Mediengestaltung und Medientechnologi [institute] (DE) IMI – Internet MSS Interface [computer, networking] IMK – Innenministerkonferenz [government] (DE) IML – Fraunhofer-Institut für Materialfluß und Logistik [institute] (DE) IML – International Marching League [association, sports] IMM – Institut für Mikrotechnik Mainz [institute] (DE) IMM – Institute for Molecular Manufacturing [institute] IMO – In My Opinion [slang, chat] IMO – Institut für Mikrostrukturtechnik und Optoelektron [institute] (DE) IMP – Import [car, classified ads] (DE) IMP – Institut Medizinisches Piercing, Wiesbaden [company] IMP – Interface Message Processor [computer, networking] IMP – Internet Mercantile Protocol [computer, networking] IMS – Fraunhofer-Institut für Mikroelektronische Schaltu [institute] (DE) IMS – Image Management Solutions [QMS division, company] IMS – Information Management System [IBM product] IMS – Ink Management System [Sun Chemical/Hartmann product] IMS – IP Multimedia Subsystem [computer, networking] IMT – International Mobile Telecommunications, http://www.itu.int/imt/ [computer, telecommunication, ITU] IMU – Interactive Marketing Unit [advertising, marketing] IMU – International Mathematical Union [group, mathematics] INA – Industrie-Nadel-Lager [company] (DE) INC – Increment [math] INC – Information-Node-Connector [computer, software, Innascor product] ING – Ingenieur (DE) ING – International Netherland Group [company, banking and broking] (NL) INI – Initialize [Microsoft format, extension] INM – Institut für Neue Medien, Frankfurt [institute] (DE) INO – In Nomine Domini INP – International News Photo INS – Instance Object INT – Fraunhofer-Institut für Naturwissenschaftlich-Tech [institute] (DE) INT – Integer [computer] INT – Interrupt Enable [computer, signal] INX – Interactive Networx [computer, company] INZ – Inzahlungnahme [car, classified ads] (DE) IOC – Immediate Or Cancel [banking and broking] IOC – Input/Output Controller IOC – International Olympic Commitee [group] IOC – Inversion of Control [computer] IOD – Information Object Definition [computer] IOF – Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Optik und Feinm [institute] (DE) IOM – Institute of Medicine [institute, medical] (US) ION – The Institute of Navigation [institute] IOU – I Owe You [slang] IOW – In Other Words [slang, chat] IOW – Leibniz-Institut für Ostseeforschung Warnemünde (http://www.io-warnemuende.de/) [institute] (DE) IPA – Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionstechnik und Aut [institute] (DE) IPA – Image Pac Attribute [computer, storage, PCD] IPA – International Phonetic Association [association] IPC – Inter-Process Communication [computer] IPC – International Patent Classification IPC – International PHP Conference [computer, conference, PHP] IPE – Image Pac Extension [computer, storage, PCD] IPF – Information Presentation Facility [computer, software, OS/2] IPI – Image Processing and Interchange [standard] IPI – Intelligent Peripheral Interface IPK – Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionsanlagen und Kon [institute] (DE) IPL – Indian Premier League [sports] (AU) IPL – Information Processing Language [language] IPL – Initial Program Load [computer, IBM] IPM – Fraunhofer-Institut für Physikalische Meßtechnik [institute] (DE) IPM – Institut für die Pädagogik der Naturwissenschaften [institute] (DE) IPM – Interactive Performance Monitor [Ingres product] IPM – Internationale Pflanzenmesse [trade fair] (DE) IPM – Interpersonal Messaging [computer] IPO – Initial Public Offering [banking and broking] IPO – Instant Porsche Owner [slang] IPP – Instituut voor Publiek en Politiek [institute, party] (NL) IPP – Internet Presence Provider [computer, Internet] IPP – Internet Printing Protocol [computer, protocol, Internet] IPR – Intellectual Property Rights IPS – In-Plane Switching [computer, hardware] IPS – Inboard Performance System [transportation, Volvo] IPS – induced pluripotent stem cells [bio-chemistry, medical] IPS – induzierte pluripotente. Stammzellen [bio-chemistry, medical] (DE) IPS – Interconnects Per Second [unit] IPS – Intrusion Prevention System [computer, software] IPT – Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionstechnologie [institute] (DE) IPT – Information Presentation Technology [company] IPU – Imposition Processing Unit [computer, software, Krause product] IPW – Incremental Packet Writing [computer, storage] IPX – Internet(work) Packet Exchange [computer, networking, Novell] IRA – Individual Retirement Arrangement IRA – Irish Republican Army [group] (IR) IRB – Fraunhofer-Informationszentrum RAUM und BAU [institute] (DE) IRB – Instruction Recoder Buffer [computer, CPU] IRC – Information Resource Center [school/university, IUB] (DE) IRC – Intercontinental Rally Challenge [sports] IRC – International Red Cross IRC – Internet Relay Chat [computer] IRD – Institut für rationale Unternehmensführung in der [association] (DE) IRD – Intelligent Resource Director [computer, software, IBM] IRG – Implicit Regeneration [computer] IRK – Internationales Rotes Kreuz *IRC (DE) IRL – ILOG Rule Language [computer, language, JAVA] IRL – in real live [slang] IRL – Ireland [country] IRO – International Refugee Organization [organization] IRQ – Interrupt Request [computer, signal] IRS – Institut für ganzheitliche Rehabilitation und Spor [medicine, company] (DE) IRS – Interformation Retrieval System IRT – Institut für Rundfunktechnik [institute] (DE) ISA – Industry Standard Architecture ISA – Interactive Services Association [computer, Internet, association] ISA – Interessengemeinschaft der Scitex Anwender (DE) ISA – Internet Security & Acceleration (computer,) ISA – Internet Server Applications [computer, software, Internet] ISA – Internet Service Agentur GmbH [Internet, company] (DE) ISB – Internet Sharing Box [computer, hardware, Internet] ISC – Fraunhofer-Institut für Silicatforschung [institute] (DE) ISC – International Supercomputer Conference [computer, hardware, conference] ISE – Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme [institute] (DE) ISF – Institut für Schulentwicklungsforschung, Dortmund [insitute, school/university] (DE) ISF – Institut für schweisstechnische Fertigungsverfahre [institute] (DE) ISI – Fraunhofer-Institut für Systemtechnik und Innovati [institute] (DE) ISI – Institute for Scientific Information [institute] (US) ISI – Institute for Signal and Information Processing [institute] (CH) ISI – Interior Space International ISI – Intersymbol Interference [computer, networking] ISM – Industrial, Scientific, Medical ISM – Institute for Supply Management, ism.ws [institute, management] (US) ISN – Internet Shopping Network [computer, Internet] ISO – International Standardization Organization [institute] ISP – Image Synthesis Processor [computer, hardware, PowerVR] ISP – Imprimerie saint-paul, www.isp.lu [company, print] (LU) ISP – InPlane Switching [computer, hardware] ISP – Intelligente Schadensprüfung [software] (DE) ISP – Internet Service Provider [computer, Internet] ISR – Interrupt-Service-Routine [computer] ISS – Institute of Systems Science [institute] (SG) IST – Fraunhofer-Institut für Schicht- und Oberflächente [institute] (DE) IST – Information Society Programme [EU] ISV – Independent Software Vendor ISV – International Standard Vocabulary ITA – Fraunhofer-Institut für Toxikologie und Aerosolfor [institute] (DE) ITA – Independent Television Authority [company] (UK) ITA – Internationale Titelabkürzungen von Zeitschriften, [bibliography] (DE) ITA – Italia [country] ITB – IHK Technologieberatung [trade and industry] (DE) ITB – Internationale Tourismus Börse, Berlin [trade and industry, fair] (DE) ITC – International Thompson Corporation [company, telecommunication] (US) ITC – International Touring Championship ITC – International Typeface Corporation [company] ITE – Institute of Transportation Engineers [institute] ITE – IT (information technology) Entwicklung [computer] ITF – Intelligent Templates and Forms [computer, software, Internet, Gauss product] ITF – Isochron Transfer [computer, networking] ITG – Informationstechnische Gesellschaft [society] (DE) ITK – Informationstechnik und Kommunikation [telecommunication] (DE) ITL – Institut für technische Literatur [institute] (DE) ITO – Indium Tin Oxide ITO – International Trade Organization [organization] ITO – IT (information technology) operations [computer] ITP – International Thomson Publishing [company, publishing] ITR – im Trockenzustand (DE) ITS – Inflatable Tubular Structure [car, BMW] ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems ITS – IT (information technology) security [computer] ITU – Institut für Transurane [institute, physics] (DE) ITU – International Telecommunication Union, http://www.itu.int/ [UN organization, telecommunication] ITV – Interactive Television [broadcasting] ITW – Institut für Festkörper- und Werkstofforschung Dre [institute] (DE) ITW – International Travellers Warranty [justice] ITZ – Informationstechnik-Zentrum Köln [company] (DE) IUB – International University Bremen [school/university] (DE) IUC – International Unicode Conference [computer, conference] IUD – Information und Dokumentation [university] (DE) IÜS – im übertragenen Sinne (DE) IUK – Informations- und Kommunikationstechnik (DE) IUS – International Union of Students IVD – Immobilienverband Deutschland [immovables, association] (DE) IVD – In Vitro Diagnostic [medicine] IVR – Interactive Voice Response IVS – Informationsvermittlungsstelle (DE) IVV – Internationaler Volkssport Verband [association, sports] (DE) IVW – Informationsgemeinschaft zur Feststellung der Verb [association] (DE) IWC – International Woodland Company [company] (DK) IWF – Internationaler Währungsfonds [IMF UN organization] IWG – Institut für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft [institute, trade and industry] (DE) IWH – Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung Halle [trade and industry, institute] (DE) IWM – Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffmechanik [institute] (DE) IWS – Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffphysik und Schich [institute] (DE) IWS – im weiteren Sinne (DE) IWU – Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkzeugmaschinen und Umfo [institute] (DE) IWV – Impulswahlverfahren [telecommunication] (DE) IWV – Impulswahlverfahren [telecommunication] (DE) IWV – Impulswahlverfahren [telecommunication] (DE) IWW – Industrial Workers in the World [association] IXF – Integrated Exchange Format [IBM format] IZE – I see [slang] IZM – Fraunhofer-Institut für Zuverlässigkeit und Mikroi [institute] (DE) JAG – Judge Advocat General [military] (US) JAN – Januar [time] (DE) JAN – January [time] (US) JAP – Java Anon Proxy [computer, software, Internet] (DE) JAR – Java Archive [computer, software] JAX – Konferenz für Java, Apache, XML und Webservices (http://www.jax.de) [computer, conference, XML] JAY – Java yacc (Yet Another Compiler Compiler) [computer, software] JBK – Johannes B. Kerner [person] (DE) JCA – Java Connector Architecture [computer, software, Java, Sun] JCC – Java Competence Center [Sun, ZGDV] JCE – Java Cryptography Extension [computer, software, Java] JCL – Job Control Language [computer, language, IBM] JCO – SAP Java Connector [computer, software, Java, SAP] JCP – Java Community Process, www.jcp.org [computer, software, Java] JCS – Joint Chiefs of Staff JDB – Java Debugger [computer, software] JDD – Junge Dichter und Denker [music] (DE) JDF – Job Description Format [computer, format, publishing, CIP3] JDF – Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International [association] JDK – Java Development Kit [Sun/JavaSoft product] JDO – Java Data Objects [computer, software, Java] JDW – Jahrbuch der Werbung [marketing, product] (DE) JEE – Java Platform, Enterprise Edition [computer, software, Java] JEF – Junge Europäische Föderalisten [association] (DE) JET – Java Enabled Type [computer, software, Bitstream] JET – Joint Engine Technology [computer, software, Microsoft] JFC – Java Foundation Class [computer, software, Java] JFE – Java Front End [computer, software, Java] JFK – John Fitzgerald Kennedy [person] (US) JGL – Java Generic Library [computer, software] JGS – Johann Gutenberg Schule (DE) JHP – Jacketed Hollow Point [guns] JIA – Jaspers Industrie Assekuranz [company] (DE) JIB – Joint Intelligence Bureau JIC – Jasc Image Commander [computer, software, Jasc product] JIM – JAR Installation Manager [computer, software, Java] JIR – Jasc Image Robot [computer, software, Jasc product] JIT – Just In Time [trade and industry] JKS – Java Key Store [computer, software, Java, security] JLH – John Lee Hooker [person] (US) JLO – Jennifer Lopez [person] JMC – JASC Media Center [computer, software, Jasc product] JME – Java Micro Edition [computer, software, Java] JME – Java Monkey Engine [computer, software, Java] JMF – Java Media Framework [computer, software] JML – Java Modeling Language [computer, software, Java] JMP – Job Monitor Protocol [Covalent protocol] JMP – Jump [computer, command] JMS – Java Messaging Service [computer, software, Java] JMX – Java Management Extension [computer, software, Java] JNI – Java Native Interface [computer, software, Java] JOS – Java-based Operating System [computer, software, Java] JOT – ##missing JPA – Java Persistence API [computer, software, Java] JPF – JavaPathFinder [computer, software, Java] JPG – Joint Photographic Experts Group image [extension, format] JPL – Jet Propulsion Laboratory [NASA] (US) JPS – John Player Special [product] JRK – Jugend-Rot-Kreuz [association] (DE) JSC – Johnson Space Center [NASA, government] (US) JSF – Java Server Faces [computer, software, Java] JSI – JavaScript Index [computer, format, Netscape] JSP – Java Server Pages [computer, software, Java, language] JSR – Java Specification Request [computer, software, standardisation] JSR – Jumb to Subroutine [computer, command] JTA – Java Transaction API [computer, software, Java, API] JTC – Joint Technical Commitee [ISO/IEC] JTI – JT International, www.jti.com [company] JTM – Job Transfer and Management JTS – Java Transaction Service [computer, software, Java] JUB – Jenaer Universitätsbuchhandlung [company] (DE) JUG – Java User Group [group] JUL – Juli [time] (DE) JUL – July [time] (US) JUN – June [time] (US) JUN – Juni [time] (DE) JVA – Justizvollzugsanstalt [government] (DE) JVC – ##missing [company] JVM – Java Virtual Machine [computer, Java] JVM – Jung von Matt, http://www.jvm.de [company] (DE) JWD – Jans Weit Draussen [slang] (DE) JWS – Java Web Server [computer, software] JWS – Java Workshop [computer, software, SunSoft product] KAB – Katholische Arbeitnehmer-Bewegung [association] (DE) KAD – Kontoauszugsdrucker [banking and broking] (DE) KAG – Kapitalanlagegesellschaft [trade and industry] (DE) KAT – Katalysator [car, classified ads] (DE) KBA – Koenig & Bauer-Albert AG [company] (DE) KBA – Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt [government] (DE) KBE – Knight Commander of the British Empire [title] (GB) KBV – Kassenärtzliche Bundesvereinigung [association, medical] (DE) KBV – Kurs-Buchwert-Verhältnis [business, banking+brokerage] (DE) KCB – Knight Commander of the Bath KCE – Kienbaum Executive Consultants [company] (DE) KCH – Klöckner Chemiehandel GmbH, Duisburg [company] (DE) KCK – Karneval-Club Kastel [association] (DE) KCU – Kagera Cooperative Union KCV – Kurs-Cashflow-Verhältnis [business, banking+brokerage] (DE) KDB – Küche, Dusche, Bad [immovables] (DE) KDC – Kodak Digital Camera [computer, format, Kodak] KDD – Kriminaldauerdienst [tv, ZDF] (DE) KDE – K Desktop Environment [computer, software, Linux] KDF – Kraft durch Freude (DE) KDM – Kilomark [slang] (DE) KDV – Kriegsdienstverweigerer (DE) KDW – Kaufhaus des Westens [company] (DE) KEB – Korea Exchange Bank [company, banking and broking] (KR) KED – Kundenenddokumantation (DE) KEH – Kelheim, Bayern [car license] (DE) KEK – Key Encryption Key [computer, networking] KEN – Kenia [country] KES – Key Escrow System [computer] KES – Zeitschrift für Kommunikations- und EDV-Sicherheit [computer, security, publishing] (DE) KFB – Kinderfreibetrag [government, tax] (DE) KFC – Karlsruher Fußballclub [association, sports] (DE) KFC – Kentucky Fried Chicken [company] KFD – Katholische Frauengemeinschaft Deutschlands [association] (DE) KFK – Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe [association] (DE) KFM – kaufmännisch (DE) KFW – Kreditanstalt für Wertverlust [slang] (DE) KFW – Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau [banking and broking] (DE) KFZ – Kraftfahrzeug (DE) KGB – Komitet gosudarstwennoj besopasnosti [government] (SO) KGB – Kuratorium für Gesang und Bühne (DE) KGV – Kleingartenverein (DE) KGV – kleinstes gemeinsames Vielfaches [math] (DE) KGV – Kurs-Gewinn-Verhältnis [business, banking+brokerage] (DE) KHD – Klöckner Humboldt Deutz, Köln [company] (DE) KHG – Katholische Hochschulgemeinde [association] (DE) KHK – Karl-Heinz Killeit [company, software] (DE) KHK – koronare Herzkrankheit [health, medicine] (DE) KHK – Kriminalhauptkommissar (DE) KHM – Kunsthochschule für Medien, Köln [school/university] (DE) KHS – Klöckner Holstein Seitz [company] (DE) KHZ – Kilo Hertz [unit] KIA – Killed In Action [military] KIB – Donnersberg-Kreis in Kirchheimbolanden, Rheinland- [car license] (DE) KIM – Krause Imposition Manager [computer, software, Krause product] KIS – Keep it simple KIS – Knowboot Information Service [computer, Internet] KIS – Krankenhausinformationssystem [computer, software, medical] (DE) KIT – Krisenintervention im Rettungsdienst (DE) KIT – Windows-based Kernel for Intelligent Communication [computer, software] KIU – Kölner Internet Union [association, Internet] (DE) KJG – Katholische junge Gemeinde (DE) KJM – Kommission für Jugendmedienschutz der Landesmedienanstalten [organisation] (DE) KJS – Kinder- und Jungendsportschulen [school/university, sports] (DDR) KJS – Kraft Jacobs Suchard [company] (DE) KJV – King James Version KKA – Karlsruher Kongreß- und Ausstellungsgesellschaft [company] (DE) KKH – Kaufmännische Krankenkasse Hannover, www.kkh.de [medicine] (DE) KKH – Kaufmännische Krankenkasse Sitz Hannover [company] (DE) KKH – Kreiskrankenhaus (DE) KKK – Kaufkraftklasse [marketing] (DE) KKK – Kernkraftwerk Krümmel [company] (DE) KKK – Klu Klux Klan KKR – Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. www.kkr.com [company, banking and broking] KKS – Krankenhauskommunikationssystem [computer, software, medical] (DE) KKW – Kernkraftwerk (DE) KLE – Kleve, Nordrhein-Westfalen [car license] (DE) KLM – Klub Langer Menschen (KLM) Deutschland e.V. [association] (DE) KLM – Koninklijke Luchtvaard Maatschappij [company] (NL) KLZ – Klötze, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) KMD – KaZaA Media Desktop [computer, software, KaZaA, P2P] KMH – Kilometer Per Hour [unit] KMK – Kultusministerkonferenz [government] (DE) KML – Keyhole Markup Language [computer, language, XML] KMS – Knowledge Management System [computer, software] KMS – Kursmünzensatz (DE) KMT – Knochenmarktransplantation [medical] (DE) KMU – Kleine und Mittlere Unternehmen [trade and industry] (DE) KMW – Kraftwerke Mainz Wiesbaden AG [company] (DE) KNF – konjunktive Normalform (DE) KNI – Katmai New Instructions [computer, hardware] KNO – Koch, Neff & Oetinger & Co. GmbH, Stuttgart [company] (DE) KOB – Kontaktbereichsbeamter [police, government] (DE) KÖT – Köthen, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) KOK – Kreis Odenwälder Künstler [association] (DE) KOK – Kriminaloberkommissar (DE) KPD – Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands [party] (DE) KPE – KKR Private Equity Investors LP [company, banking and broking] KPE – Komplexe Physikalische Entstauung [medical] (DE) KPI – Key Performance Indicator [business] KPL – komplett [car, classified ads] (DE) KPM – Kyocera Print Monitor [computer, Kyocera product] KPT – Kai's Power Tools [product] KQV – KarstadtQuelle Versicherungen [company, finance] (DE) KRC – Kommission Refraktive Chirurgie [group, medical] (DE) KRS – Kernighan Ritchie Standard KRS – Knowledge Retrieval System KSC – Karlsruher Sport Club [association] (DE) KSE – Konventionelle Streitkräfte in Europa (DE) KSF – Kentucky Schreit Ficken [slang, fun, RTL] (DE) KSH – Korn Shell [computer] KSK – Kommando Spezialkräfte [government, military] (DE) KSK – Künstlersozialkasse [insurance] (DE) KST – Kernspintomographie [medical] (DE) KTA – Kerntechnische Ausschuss [management, physics] (DE) KTH – Kungliga Tekniska högskolan Stockholm, www.kth.se [school/university] (SE) KTU – Kriminaltechnischen Untersuchungsstelle [government] (DE) KTW – Krankentransportwagen [rescue service] (DE) KÜN – Hohenlohe-Kreis in Künzelsau, Baden-Württemberg [car license] (DE) KUK – Kaiserlich und königlich (AT) KUS – Kusel, Rheinland-Pfalz [car license] (DE) KUV – Kurs-Umsatz-Verhältnis [business, banking+brokerage] (DE) KVB – Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Bayerns [group] (DE) KVD – Kraftfahrer vom Dienst [military] (DE) KVH – Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Hessen [group] (DE) KVK – Karlsruher virtueller Katalog [computer, publishing] (DE) KVK – Krankenversichertenkarte [medical] (DE) KVM – Kernel-based Virtual Machine [computer, software] KVM – Keyboard-Video-Mouse [computer, hardware] KVP – Kontinuierlicher Verbesserungsprozeß (DE) KVR – Kommunalverband Ruhrgebiet [association] (DE) KWG – Kreditwesengesetz [law] (DE) KWH – Kilowattstunde [unit] (DE) KWH – Kreiswerke Heinsberg GmbH [company, transportation, bus/train] (DE) KWS – Knipp Werksatz [computer, software, publishing, Knipp product] (DE) KWU – Kraftwerke Union, Hanau [company] (DE) LAA – Lehramtsanwärterin (DE) LAA – Locally Administered Address [computer, networking] LAB – CIE color space LAC – Leichtathletikclub [sports] (DE) LAE – Linux Application Environment [computer, software, Linux] LAG – Landesarbeitsgricht [government] (DE) LAG – Lastenausgleich (DE) LAG – Lokale Adreßgruppen [computer, networking] (DE) LAN – Local Area Network [computer. networking] LAP – Link Access Procedure [computer, networking, protocol] LAS – League of Arab [organization] LAS – Lymphadenopathic-Syndrom [medical] (DE) LAT – Living apart together LAT – Local Area Transport [computer, networking] LAU – Nürnberger Land in Lauf/Pegnitz, Bayern [car license] (DE) LAV – Leichtathletikverein [sports] (DE) LAW – Lawyers Associated Worldwide [association, law] LAZ – Leichtathletikzentrum [sports] (DE) LBA – linear beschränkter Automat [computer, theory] (DE) LBA – Little Big Adventure [computer, software] LBA – Logical Block Address [computer, storage] LBE – Location Based Entertainment LBF – Fraunhofer-Institut für Betriebsfestigkeit [institute] (DE) LBO – Leveraged Buy Out [trade and industry] LBS – Landesbausparkassen [banking and broking] (DE) LBS – Lobenstein, Thüringen [car license] (DE) LBT – Large Binocular Telescope [physics, optics] LBV – Landesbund für Vogelschutz in Bayern [organization] (DE) LBX – Low Bandwidth X [computer, software] LBZ – Lübz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) LCD – Least Common Denominator [math] LCD – Liquid Crystal Display [computer, hardware] LCD – Local Change Directory [computer, command] LCD – Lowest Common Denominator [math] LCG – LHC Computing Grid [computer, networking, EGEE] LCI – Lifecycle Impuls [automotive] LCI – Logical Channel Identifier [computer, networking] LCJ – Lord Chief of Justice (GB) LCM – LEAF (Law Enforcement Access Field) Creation Metho [computer] LCM – Least Common Multiplier [math] LCR – Local Continuous Replication [computer, software, Microsoft] LCS – Linux Compatibility Standard [computer, software] LCT – Large Clostridial Toxin [biology, medical] LCV – Light Commercial Vehicles LDF – Linear Display File [computer, software, format] LDF – Log Database File [computer, format, database, Microsoft SQL Server] LDI – Layered Depth Images [computer, software, graphics] LDK – Lahn-Dill-Kreis in Wetzlar, Hessen [car license] (DE) LDO – Low Drop-Out [engineering] LDP – Linux Documentation Project [computer, software, GNU] LDS – Landesamt für Datenverarbeitung und Statistik, NRW (DE) LDT – Local Descriptor Table [IBM OS/2] LDW – Liability/Loss Damage Waiver [insurance] LEC – LANE (Local Area Network Emulation) Client [computer, networking] LED – Light Emitting Diode [computer, hardware] LEG – Landesentwicklungsgesellschaft [government] (DE) LEH – Lebensmitteleinzelhandel [management] (DE) LEM – Lunar Excursion Module (US) LEO – Link Everything Online [computer, WWW] LEO – Low Earth Orbit LEP – Landesentwicklungsplan [trade] (DE) LEP – Large Electron and Positron collider [physics, CERN] LEP – Light Emitting Polymers [physics] LER – Lebensgestaltung - Ethik - Religionskunde [school/university] (DE) LER – Leer/Ostfriesland, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) LES – LANE (Local Area Network Emulation) Server [computer, networking] LEU – Landesinstitut für Erziehung und Unterricht [institute] (DE) LEV – Leverkusen, Nordrhein-Westfalen [car license] (DE) LFA – Low Frequency Active [military, technology] (US) LFE – Low Frequency Effects [audio/video] LFK – Landesanstalt für Kommunikation Baden-Württemberg www.lfk.de [government, broadcasting, media] (DE) LFM – Landesanstalt für Medien Nordrhein-Westfalen, www.lfm-nrw.de [government, broadcasting, media] (DE) LFN – Long File Names [computer] LFO – Low Frequency Oscillator LFP – Large Format Printing LFS – Low Frequency Sonar [technology] LFT – langfaserverstärkte Thermoplasten [chemistry] (DE) LGH – Landesgerichtshof [government] (DE) LGS – Landesgartenschau [exhibition] (DE) LGS – Lineares Gleichungssystem [math] (DE) LHA – Lufthansa [company] (DE) LHB – Landes- und Hochschulbibliothek (DE) LHC – Large Hadron Collider [physics, CERN] LHD – Bundesverband Liberaler Hochschulgruppen [group, politics] (DE) LHS – Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products N.V. [company, computer, software] LIB – Bad Liebenwerda, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) LIB – Library [computer, software] LID – Logical Input Device [computer] LIF – Lichtenfels, Bayern [car license] (DE) LIM – Light Intensity Modulation [computer] LIM – Lotus Intel Microsoft [group] LIP – Lippe, Nordrhein-Westfalen [car license] (DE) LIS – Liability Insurance Supplement [insurance] (US) LIS – Logical IP Subnet [computer, networking] LIT – Lira [currency] (IT) LJV – Landesjagdverband [group] (DE) LKA – Landeskriminalamt [government] (DE) LKH – Landeskrankenhaus (DE) LKH – Landeskrankenhilfe V.V.a.G. [organization] (DE) LKP – Linux Kernel Personality [computer, software, Linux] LKW – Lastkraftwagen (DE) LLC – (Land Locked Country [government] (UK) LLC – Limited Liability Company [management] (US) LLC – Logical Link Control [computer, networking] LLD – Doctor of Laws LLF – Low Level Format [computer] LLG – Langlaufgemeinschaft (DE) LLK – Living Lakes Konferenz [conference, nature] (DE) LLL – La Leche Liga Deutschland e.V. [health, association] (DE) LMA – Leck mich am ... [slang] (DE) LMA – Load Memory Address [computer] LMF – Leichtmetallfelgen [car, classified ads] (DE) LMK – Let Me Know [slang, chat] LMS – Landesmedienanstalt Saarland, www.lmsaar.de [government, broadcasting, media] (DE) LMS – Learning Management System [computer, training] LMT – Locally-managed tablespace [computer, database] LNB – Low Noise Block Converter [telecommunication] LNC – Lucas-Nülle Consulting & Partner, www.lnc.eu [company, consulting] (DE) LNN – Lotus Notes Network [computer, software, Lotus product] LOB – Large Objects [computer, database] LOB – Leistungsorientierte Bewertung [management] (DE) LOB – Leistungsorientierte Bezahlung [management] (DE) LOC – Library of Congress [government, bibliography] (US) LOC – Lines Of Code [computer, software] LOC – Local Organising Committee [sports, organisation] LOD – Level Of Detail [computer, graphic] LÖB – Löbau, Sachsen [car license] (DE) LOF – List Of Figures [computer, software, TeX] LOI – Letter of Intent LOL – Laughing Out Loud [slang, chat] LOM – Laminated Object Manufacturing LOS – Oder-Spree, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) LOT – List Of Tables [computer, software, TeX] LOV – List of Values [computer, database] LOX – Liquid Oxygene [chemistry] LPA – Learn - Plan - Act [model] LPB – Local Peripheral Bus [computer, hardware] LPC – Linear Prediction Coding [math] LPC – Local Procedure Call [computer] LPD – Line Printer Demon [computer, software] LPG – Landwirtschaftliche Produktionsgenossenschaft (DDR) LPG – Liquified Petroleum Gas [transportation] LPI – Lines Per Inch [unit] LPI – Linux Professional Institute [institute, software] LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse [medical] (US) LPO – Logical Post Office [computer, software] LPR – Landesanstalt für privaten Rundfunk [government, broadcasting, media] (DE) LQS – Lexicon Query Service [medical] LRI – Landesbank Rheinland-Pfalz International S.A. [banking and broking, company] (LU) LRP – Landesbank Rheinland-Pfalz [banking and broking, company] (DE) LRU – Last Recently Used [computer] LRZ – Landesrundfunkzentrale Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, www.lrz-mv.de [government, broadcasting, media] (DE) LSA – Link State Advertisements [computer, networking] LSA – Sachsen-Anhalt Landesregierung und Landtag [car license] (DE) LSB – Landessportbund [sports] (DE) LSB – Least Significant Bit/Byte [computer] LSB – Linux Standard Base [computer, software] LSD – Least Significant Digit [math] LSD – Liberale Studentenbund Deutschland [group, politics] (DE) LSD – Love, Sex and Dreams [company] (DE) LSD – Lysergsäurediäthylamid [chemical] LSE – London Stock Exchange [banking and broking] (GB) LSF – Load Sharing Facility [computer, networking, Platform Computing product] (CA) LSG – Landessozialgericht (DE) LSG – Lufthansa Service Holding AG [company; flight] (DE) LSL – Linden Scripting Language [computer, language, Internet, Second Life] LSL – Logical Shift Left [computer, command] LSM – Least Square Matching LSN – Sachsen Landesregierung und Landtag [car license] (DE) LSO – Linux Standards Organization [computer, software] LSO – London Symphony Orchestra (GB) LSP – Link State Packet [computer, networking] LSR – Logical Shift Right [computer, command] LSS – Live Saving Service LST – Linux Support Team [computer, company, Linux] (DE) LSX – Lotus Script Extensions [computer, software, Lotus] LSZ – Bad Langensalza, Thüringen [car license] (DE) LSZ – Limited Speed Zone [car] (NZ) LTA – Landwirtschaftlich-technischer Assistent (DE) LTC – Lieutenant Colonel [military] (US) LTC – Local Training Center LTD – Limited LTD – Long Term Disability [medical] LTG – Lotterie-Treuhandgesellschaft mbH [company] (DE) LTI – Laser Thermal Imaging [Kodak] LTM – Laboratorium für Technische Mechanik, Paderborn [institute] (DE) LTP – Long Term Potentiation [medical] LTS – Life Time Supply [trade and industry] LTT – Lactose Tolerance Test [medical, health] LTU – Lufttransport-Unternehmen GmbH [company, transportation] (DE) LUK – Luckenwalde, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) LUT – Lookup Table [computer, software] LVA – Landesversicherungsanstalt (DE) LVD – Läufer vom Dienst [military] (DE) LVJ – Landesverbandsjugend [association] (DE) LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse [medical] (US) LVS – Linux Virtual Server [computer, software, linux] LVZ – Literaturverzeichnis (DE) LWI – Light Weight Infrastructure [computer, software, infrastructure] LWI – Light Weight Installer [computer, software, McAfee product] LWL – Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe [association] (DE) LWL – Lichtwellenleiter [computer, hardware] (DE) LWL – Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) LWP – Library for WWW Access in Perl [computer, software, Internet] LWR – Leuchtweitenregulierung [car, classified ads] (DE) LWS – Lendenwirbelsäule [anatomy] (DE) LWT – Load-Time Weaving [computer, software, AOP] LZB – Landeszentralbank [banking and broking] (DE) LZG – Landeszentrale für Gesundheit in Bayern e.V. [association, health] (DE) LZS – Laufzeitsystem (DE) LZW – Lempel-Ziv-Welch [computer, algorithm] MAB – Marienberg, Sachsen [car license] (DE) MAC – Macintosh [computer, hardware] MAC – Medium Access Control [computer, OSI] MAC – Memory Access Controller [computer, hardware] MAC – Message Authentication Code [computer, networking] MAC – Multiply/Accumulator Unit [computer, CPU] MAD – Militärischer Abschirmdienst [government] (DE) MAE – Macintosh Application Environment [computer, software] MAE – Moving Average Envelope [banking and broking] MAE – Moving Average Envelope [banking and broking] MÄR – März [time] (DE) MaH – Mindestanforderungen an das Betreiben von Handelsgeschäften [business, law] (DE) MAI – Mai [time] (DE) MAK – Mindestanforderungen an das Kreditgeschäft [business, law] (DE) MAM – Media Asset Management [computer, software, media] MAN – Manual [computer, software, Unix command] MAN – Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nürnberg AG [company] (DE) MAN – Metropolitan Area Network [computer, networking] MAP – Maintenance Analysis Procedures MAP – Manufacturing Automation Protocol [OSI protocol] MAR – March [time] (US) MAR – Marocco [country] MAR – Memory Address Register [computer, hardware] MAU – Medium Attachement Unit [computer] MAU – Multistation Access Unit [computer, product] MAW – mit anderen Worten (DE) MAX – Maximum [math] MAY – May [time] (US) MAZ – Magnetaufzeichnung (DE) MBA – Master of Business Administration [business] MBE – Member of the British Empire (GB) MBE – Member of the British Empire [title] (GB) MBH – mit beschränkter Haftung (DE) MBI – Management Buy-In [trade and industry] MBO – Management Buy-Out [trade and industry] MBO – Management by Objects MBR – Master Boot Record [computer, software] MBS – Mortgage Backed Securities [banking and brokerage] MCA – Micro Channel Architecture [computer, hardware, IBM] MCB – Memory Control Block MCC – Mainzer Carneval-Club [association] (DE) MCC – Micro Compact Car AG [company] MCD – ##missing, assumed: Magneto xxx Disk MCD – Marketing Comunication Design [company] (DE) MCD – Mini Client Driver [computer, software, OpenGL] MCD – Mission Control Desktop [computer, software, Internet, Mozilla] MCF – Meta Content Framework [computer, software] MCI – Media Control Interface MCM – Media and Communication Management [computer] MCN – Mainzer Narren-Club [association] (DE) MCP – Master Control Program [computer] MCP – Multi Channel Publishing [computer, software, technology] MCS – Mailroom Control System [Müller Martini product] MCS – Marine Stewardship Council [association] MCS – Microsoft Consulting Services [computer, Microsoft] MCS – Multi Channel Server [computer, software, sevenval product] MCU – Memory/Micro Control Unit [computer, hardware] MCU – Minimum Coded Unit [computer, hardware] MCU – Multi Chip Unit [computer, hardware] MCV – Mainzer Carneval-Verein [association] (DE) MCY – MediaCity [computer, software, Internet] MD5 – Message Digest 5 [computer, encryption, algorithm] MDA – Mail Delivery Agent [computer, mail] MDA – Model Driven Architecture [computer, software, Java, UML] MDA – Monochrome Display Adapter [computer, hardware] MDB – Microsoft Database [computer, format, Microsoft] MDB – Mitglied des Bundestages (DE) MDC – Max-Delbrück-Centrum für Molekulare Medizin, Berli [institute] (DE) MDC – Movement for Democratic Change [politics, party] (ZW) MDD – Model Driven Development [software] MDD – Model Driven Documentation [publishing] MDE – Maschinendatenerfassung (DE) MDF – Microsoft Database File [computer, format, database, Microsoft SQL Server] MDF – Mitteldichte Faserplatte (DE) MDH – Multimedia Data Handling [computer] MDI – Multiple Document Interface [computer, software, Microsoft] MDK – Medizinischer Dienst der Krankenversicherung (DE) MDL – Mitglied des Landtages (DE) MDM – Master Data Management [computer, software] MDP – Maldivian Democratic Party [politics, party] (MV) MDP – Mini-DisplayPort [computer, hardware] MDR – Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk [company] (DE) MDR – Multidrug Resistant [medical] MDS – Meta Data Server [computer, storage] MDS – Model Driven Security [computer, software] MDS – Multidimensionale Skalierung [math, statistics] (DE) MDT – Mobile Data Terminal [computer, hardware] MDT – Mountain Daylight Time [time] (US) MDX – Multidimensional Extensions [computer, software, Microsoft] MEI – Meissen, Sachsen [car license] (DE) MEK – mobiles Einsatzkommando [government] (DE) MEL – Maya Embedded Language [computer, language, Alias/Wavefront] MEM – Memory [computer, hardware] MEP – Member of the European MER – Merseburg, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) MES – Managing Editor Software, Inc. [company] MES – Manufacturing Execution System [software] MET – metallic [car, classified ads] (DE) MET – Middle European Time [time] MEV – Million Electron Volts [unit] MEZ – mitteleuropäische Zeit [time] (DE) MFC – Microsoft Foundation Classes [computer, software, Microsoft product] MFD – Multi-Funktions-Display [car, technology] (DE) MFG – Medien- und Filmgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg mbH [company] (DE) MFG – Mit freundlichen Grüßen (DE) MFH – Mehrfamilienhaus [immovables, classified ads] (DE) MFI – Metafile Input [computer] MFI – Money Flow Index [banking and broking, charts] MFM – Mittelstandsgemeinschaft Foto-Marketing [photography, group] (DE) MFM – Modified Frequency Modulation MFO – Metafile Output [computer] MFP – Multifunction Peripheral MFT – Master File Table [computer, storage] MFT – Micro Four Thirds [technology, photography] MFU – Maschinenfähigkeitsuntersuchung [production, quality management] (DE) MGC – Metallgesellschaft Chemiehandel GmbH [company] (DE) MGC – Miss Germany Corporation [company] (DE) MGE – Modular GIS Environment [Intergraph product] MGH – Monumenta Germaniae historica MGM – Media Gruppe München [company] (DE) MGM – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [company] MGN – Meiningen, Thüringen [car license] (DE) MHC – Major Histocompatibility Complex [biology, medical] MHH – Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, www.mh-hannover.de [medicine] (DE) MHK – Minimale Hemmkonzentration [chemistry] (DE) MHL – Mühlhausen, Thüringen [car license] (DE) MHP – Multimedia Home Platform [multimedia, telecommunication] MHS – Message Handling Service/System MHZ – Mega Hertz [unit] MIA – Missing In Action [military] MIB – Management Information Base [computer] MIB – Men In Black [movie] MIC – Media Interface Connector [computer] MIC – Message Integrity Check [computer] MIC – Microsoft Image Composer [computer, software, Microsoft product] MIC – Minimal Inhibition Concentration [chemistry] MIC – Motorcycle Industry Council [association, motorcycle] (US) MID – Multi Informations Display [car, technology, BMW] MIF – Maker Interchange Format [Frame/Adobe format] MIF – Management Interface File [computer, format] MII – Medium Independent Interface [computer, networking] MIL – Miltenberg, Bayern [car license] (DE) MIN – Minimum [math] MIO – Million [unit] (DE) MIO – Modular Input/Output [computer, hardware, HP] MIP – Multiple Insertions Performances MIS – Management Information System [computer, software] MIT – Management Information Tree [computer] MIT – Massachusetts Institute of Technology [institute] (US) MIT – Minimal Inversive Therapie MKS – Maul- und Klauenseuche (DE) MKS – Meter-Kilogram-Second [unit] MKS – Mortige Kern Systems GmbH [company] MLA – My Local Address [computer, networking] MLC – Multi-level Cell [computer, hardware] MLD – Median/Minimum Lethal Dose MLP – Marschollek, Lautenschläger und Partner [company] (DE) MLP – Multilink PPP [computer, protocol] MLT – Multilevel Transition [computer, networking] MMC – Matched Memory Cycle [computer] MMC – Microsoft Management Console [computer, software, Microsoft] MMC – Midi Machine Control [computer] MMC – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation [company, cars] MMC – Multimedia Commands [computer] MME – Multimedia Extension [computer] MMF – Multimode Fiber [computer, hardware] MMG – Mainzer Messe Gesellschaft mbH [company] (DE) MMK – Multimediale Kommunikation [computer] (DE) MMK – Museum für Moderne Kunst,Frankfurt [museum] (DE) MML – Math Markup Language [computer, language] MMP – Mixed Media Publishing [computer, publishing] MMS – Manufacturing Message Specification [OSI protocol] MMS – Multimedia Survey [computer] MMU – Memory Management Unit [computer, hardware] MMW – Münchener Medizinische Wochenschrift [publication] (DE) MMX – Multimedia Extension [Intel] MNP – Microcom Networking Protocol [Microcom protocol] MOD – Magneto-Optical Disk [computer, hardware, storage] MOD – Modell [car, classified ads] (DE) MOF – Meta Object Facility [computer, specification, OMG] MOL – Märkisch-Oderland, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) MOM – Message-oriented Middleware [computer, software] MOM – Middle Of Month MOM – Moment [slang, chat] MON – Monday [day] MOO – MUD object-oriented [computer] MOS – Metal Oxide Semiconductor MOS – Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis in Mosbach, Baden-Württember [car license] (DE) MOT – Multimedia Object Transfer Protocol [computer, protocol] MOU – Memorandum of Understanding MOV – Move [computer, command] MOV – Quicktime Movie [computer, extension, Apple] MP3 – Motion Picture Experts Group Audio Layer 3 [computer, audio/video, format] MPA – Materialprüfungsanstalt (DE) MPC – MPOA (Multi-Protocol over ATM (Asynchronous Transf [computer, networking] MPC – Münchmeyer Petersen Capital AG [company, banking and broking] (DE) MPC – Multimedia PC Marketing Council [computer, group] MPE – Multimedia Produkte Engelmann [computer, company] (DE) MPG – Max Planck Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wirtscha [society] (DE) MPG – Medizinproduktegesetz [law] (DE) MPH – Miles Per Hour [unit] MPI – Management Process Integrators [company] MPI – Max Planck Institut [institute] (DE) MPI – Message Passing Interface [computer, networking] MPL – Mozilla Public License [computer, software] MPP – Massive Parallel Processing [computer] MPR – ##missing, keyboard standard MPR – Materials Requirements Planning [trade and industry] MPS – MPOA (Multi-Protocol over ATM (Asynchronous Transf [computer, networking] MPU – Medizinisch-Psychologische Untersuchung [medizine] (DE) MPU – Microprocessor Unit [computer, hardware] MPW – Macintosh Programmers Workbench [Apple] MRA – Motorrestwärmeausnutzung [car, Mercedes Benz product] (DE) MRC – Medical Research Council [medical, organisation] (UK) MRC – Middle Roll Change [APS, photography] MRD – Milliarde [unit] (DE) MRF – Motorcycle Riders Foundation [association, motorcycle] (US) MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging [medical] MRJ – Macintosh OS Runtime for Java [computer, software, Java] MRM – Multi Resolution Mesh [computer, software, 3D graphics] MRO – Maintenance and Repair Organization [trade and industry] MRP – Mutual Recognition Procedure [pharma] MRS – Microcontroller Readable Sector [computer, storage, PCD] MRS – Mistress MRT – Magnetresonanztomographie [medical] (DE) MRT – Meß- und Regelungstechnik (DE) MSA – Mainzer Singakademie e.V. [association., music] (DE) MSA – Medienanstalt Sachsen-Anhalt, www.lra.de [government, broadcasting, media] (DE) MSA – Micro Service Architecture [computer, software, SOA] MSA – Mutual Security Agency MSB – Most Significant Bit/Byte MSC – Marine Stewardship Council MSC – Master of Science (US) MSC – Mathematics Subjects Classification [mathematics, publishing] MSD – Most Significant Digit [math] MSD – MultiSertDrum [Ferag product] MSG – Madison Square Garden (US) MSG – Master Sergant [military] (US) MSG – Message [computer] MSI – Multimedia Service International GmbH [company] MSJ – Microsoft Systems Journal [computer, publishing, Microsoft] MSL – Microsoft Software Library [computer, software, Microsoft] MSL – Mirrored Server Link [computer, networking] MSM – Methylsulfonylmethan [chemistry] (DE) MSN – Microsoft Network [computer, product, Internet, Microsoft] MSN – Multiple Subscriber Number [computer, telecommunication] MSP – Main-Spessart-Kreis in Karlstadt, Bayern [car license] (DE) MSP – Manic Street Preachers [music, band] MSR – Model Specific Register [computer, hardware, Intel Pentium] MSS – MAN Switching System [computer, networking] MST – Mountain Standard Time [time] (US) MSV – Meidericher Spielverein [sports, association] (DE) MSW – Machine Status Word MTA – Mathematisch-technischer Assistent (DE) MTA – Medizinisch-technischer Assistent (DE) MTA – Message/Mail Transfer Agent [computer] MTA – Multiple Terminal Access MTB – Mountain Bike [sport] MTG – Malteser Trägergesellschaft GmbH [company] (DE) MTK – Main-Taunus-Kreis in Hofheim, Hessen [car license] (DE) MTN – Medium Term Note [banking and broking] MTP – Marketing zwischen Theorie und Praxis [group, management] (DE) MTP – Melbourne Trading Post [publishing, company] (CA) MTS – Message Transfer System [computer] MTS – Microsoft Transaction Server [computer, software, Microsoft] MTS – Modular Training System [computer, software] MTT – Medizinische Trainingstherapie [medicine] (DE) MTU – Maximum Transfer Unit [computer, networking] MTV – Main-Taunus-Verkehrsgesellschaft [transportation, bus/train, company] (DE) MTV – Manteltarifvertrag (DE) MTV – Music Television MUA – Mail User Agent [computer] MUD – Multi User Dialogue/Dungeon MUJ – Macromedia User Journal [computer, publishing, Macromedia] MVA – Multidomain Vertical Alignment [computer, hardware] MVB – Marketing- und Verlagsservice des Buchhandels GmbH [company, publishing] (DE) MVC – Model View Controller [computer, paradigm] MVD – Multi Valued Dependency MVF – Magazinverlag am Fleetrund, Hamburg [publishing, company] (DE) MVG – Marktverantwortungsgebiet (DE) MVL – Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Landesregierung und Landtag [car license] (DE) MVO – Montserrat Volcano Observatory (GB) MVP – Most Valuable Player [sports, management] MVS – Multiple Virtual Storage [computer] MVT – mechanische Verfahrenstechnik (DE) MVV – Münchener Verkehrsverbund [transportation, bus/train] (DE) MVZ – Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum [health, medicine] (DE) MWC – Married...with children [TV series] MWC – Mobile World Congress [computer, conference] (ES) MWG – Marianne Weber Gymnasium (DE) MWM – Motif Window Manager [computer, software] MWV – Mehrfrequenzwahlverfahren [telecommunication] (DE) MYK – Mayen-Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz [car license] (DE) MYS – Monaco Yacht Show [fair] MZG – Merzig-Wadern, Saarland [car license] (DE) N64 – Nintendo 64 [computer, game, Nintendo] NAA – Newspaper Association of America [association] (US) NAB – National Association of Broadcasters [association] (US) NAC – Network Admission Control [computer, networking] NAD – Nicotinamid-adenin-dinukleotid [chemistry] NAG – Nachtarbeitsgesetz [law] (DE) NAI – Network Associates Inc. [computer, company] NAK – Negative Acknowledgement [ASCII] NAL – National Agricultural Library [library] (US) NAM – Namibia [country] NAM – Netware Application Manager [computer, software, Novell] NAN – Not a Number [computer] NAP – Network Access Protection [computer, networking] NAP – Null Amsterdam Pegel (NL) NAS – National Academy of Sciences [school/university] (US) NAS – Naval Air Station [military] (US) NAS – Network Attached Storage [computer, storage] NAS – Network Authentication Server [computer, networking] NAT – Network Address Translation [computer, networking] NAU – Nauen, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) NAU – Network Addressable Unit [computer] NBA – National Basketball Association [sport, association] (US) NBC – National Broadcasting Corporation [company, broadcasting] (US) NBF – NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System) Frame [computer, software, IBM] NBI – Neue Berliner Initiative [music, group] (DE) NBL – National Basketball League [sports] (US) NBL – Neue Bundesländer (DE) NBS – National Bureau of Standards [government] (US) NBT – Nitroblau-Tetrazoliumchlorid [chemistry] NBZ – National Bank of New Zealand [company, banking and broking] (NZ) NCA – Network Computing Architecture [computer, Oracle] NCB – National Coal Board (US) NCB – NetBIOS Control Block [computer, networking] NCC – National Computer Conference [conference] NCC – National Computing Centre [institute] (US) NCE – New Catholic Edition NCI – Network Computing Interface [computer, software, Java] NCN – New Century Network [computer] (US) NCO – Noncommisioned Officer (US) NCP – NetWare Core Protocol [computer, networking, protocol] NCP – non cyto-pathogenic [health, medical] NCR – National Cash Register [company] (US) NCS – Network Computing System NCS – Nuclear Cargo + Service GmbH, www.ncsg [company] (DE) NCU – NetWare UNIX Client [computer, networking, Novell] NDA – Non Disclosure Agreement NDB – Neue Deutsche Biographie (DE) NDC – Normalized Device Coordinate NDK – Novell Developer Kit [computer, networking, Novell] NDM – Netzwerkdatenmodell NDN – Non-Delivery-Notification [computer, networking] NDR – Non-Delivery Report [computer, mail] NDR – Norddeutscher Rundfunk [company] (DE) NDS – NetWare Directory Services [computer, networking, Novell] NDT – Normal Device Termination [computer, signal] NDW – Neue Deutsche Welle (DE) NEA – National Endowment for the Arts [art] (US) NEA – Negative Emotional Attractor NEA – Neustadt-Bad Windsheim/Aisch, Bayern NEA – nichtdeterministischer endlicher Automat [computer, theory] (DE) NEB – Nebra/Unstrut, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) NEB – New English Bible NEC – National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham (GB) NED – New English Dictionary [publishing] NEF – Notarzteinsatzfahrzeug [rescue service] (DE) NES – Nintendo Entertainment System [computer, game, Nintendo] NES – Rhön-Grabfeld in Bad Neustadt/Saale, Bayern [car license] (DE) NET – Network Entity Title [computer, networking] NET – Normes Européennes des Télécommunication (FR) NEW – Neustadt/Waldnaab, Bayern [car license] (DE) NFA – Neuer Finanzausgleich [government, finance] (CH) NFA – Nondeterministic Finite Automaton [computer, theory] NFL – National Football League [sports] (US) NFM – Network File Manager [computer, software] NFO – Neue Finanzordnung [government, finance] (CH) NFP – Natürliche Familienplanung [medicine] (DE) NFP – Nur für Positionierung [imposition] (DE) NFS – Need For Speed [computer, game] NFS – Network File System [computer, networking] NFW – No fucking way! [slang] NGC – New General Catalogue of Nebulae and Clusters of s NGG – Gewerkschaft Nahrung, Genuß, Gaststätten [trade union] (DE) NGN – Next Generation Network [computer, networking] NGO – Non-Governmental Organisation NGR – Nigeria [country] NHC – Next Hop Client [computer, networking] NHK – National Host Germany [computer, group] NHS – National Health Service [government] (GB) NHS – Next Hop Server [computer, networking] NIC – Network Information Center [organization, Internet] NIC – Network Interface Card [computer, networking, Internet] NID – Nichtraucher Initiative Deutschland [association] (DE) NIF – Network Information File [computer, networking] NIG – Non Isolated Gate NIH – National Institutes of Health, www.nih.gov [health, institute] (US) NII – National Information Infrastructure (US) NIK – Narcotic Identification Kit [medicine] NIM – Network Installation Manager [computer, software, IBM product] NIM – Network Interface Machine [XNOS] NIN – Neustadt im Netz e.V. mainz-neustadt.de [association] (DE) NIP – Non-impact Printing [publishing] NIS – Nachbarschaftsinformationssystem (DE) NIS – Network Information Services NIS – Norton Internet Security [computer, software, Internet, Norton product] NJW – Neue Juristische Wochenschrift [mass media, magazine] (DE) NKD – Neue Kapitalismusdebatte [politics] (DE) NKL – Norddeutsche Klassenlotterie [company] (DE) NLD – National League for Democracy [politics] NLM – National Library of Medicine [library] (US) NLM – Netware Loadable Module [computer, networking] NLM – Network Lock Manager [computer, software, Sun] NLM – Niedersächsische Landesmedienanstalt für privaten Rundfunk, www.nlm.de [government, broadcasting, media] (DE) NLP – Natural Language Processing [computer, software] NLP – Neurolinguistische Programmierung (DE) NLQ – Near Letter Quality NLS – National Language Support NMB – Naumburg/Saale, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) NMC – Network Management Centre [computer, networking, Tesion] (DE) NME – New Musical Express [publishing, music] (UK) NMI – Nicht Maskierbarer Interrupt (DE) NMI – Non Maskable Interrupt NMS – Network Management System [computer, software] NMS – Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein [car license] (DE) NMS – Neutrale Markierungssprache [computer, language] (DE) NMX – Network Management Extensions [computer, software, Novell] NNI – Nestlé Nutrition Institute [company, institute, Nestlé] NNI – Network to Network Interface [computer. networking] NNN – Newspaper National Network [company, publishing] NNO – Nordnordosten [direction] (DE) NNW – Nordnordwesten [direction] (DE) NOC – National Olympic Committee NÖP – Niederösterreichisches Pressehaus [company] (AT) NOH – Grafschaft Bentheim in Nordhorn, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) NOI – Nation of Islam, www.noi.org [organization] NOK – Nationales Olympisches Komitee (DE) NOL – Niederschlesische Oberlausitz [car licence] (DE) NOM – Northeim, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) NOP – No Operation [computer, command] NOS – NetWare Operation Center [computer, networking, Novell] NOS – Not Otherwise Specified NOV – November [time] (US, DE) NOW – Network Of Workstations [computer, hardware] NPC – Network Personal Computer [computer, hardware] NPD – Nationaldemokratische Partei Deutschlands [party] (DE) NPE – NullPointerException [computer, software] Npf – Norton Personal Firewall [computer, software, Internet, Norton product] NPH – No Parsed Headers [computer, Internet] NPH – Non Processed Header [computer, software] NPI – New Productivity Initiative [computer, networking, group] NPL – National Physical Laboratory [institute] (US) NPN – Nonprotein Nitrogen [chemistry] NPN – Notes Public Network [computer, networking, Lotus] NPR – Non Persistant Reference NPS – Network Print Server [computer, hardware, Specialix product] NPS – Network Productivity System [computer, software, CMS, Infopark] (DE) NPS – North Atlantic Publishing Systems (NAPS) Publishin [computer, software, NAPS product] (US) NPU – Neuropathogenesis Unit, Edinburgh [institute] (UK) NQS – Network Queueing System NRN – No Reply Necessary [slang] NRO – National Reconnaissance Office [government] (US) NRT – Nettoregistertonne [unit] (DE) NRT – Non-Realtime, nrt [computer] NRW – Nord-Rhein-Westfalen [region] (DE) NRW – Nordrhein-Westfalen Landesregierung und Landtag [car license] (DE) NRZ – Non Return To Zero [computer, networking] NSA – National Security Agency [government] (US) NSA – Nicht-Schlüsselattribut [computer, database] (DE) NSB – National Savings Bank [government] (GB) NSC – National Sales Center [business] NSE – National Stock Exchange [banking and broking] (IN) NSE – Nmap Scripting Engine [computer, software] NSF – National Science Foundation [organization] (US) NSF – Norges Standardiseringsforbund [organization] (NO) NSF – Not Sufficient Funds NSF – Notes Storage File [computer, format, database, Lotus] NSI – Network Solutions Inc. [computer, company] NSL – Nebelschlußleuchte [car, classified ads] (DE) NSL – Network Service Layer [computer, networking] NSN – Nokia Siemens Networks [company, telecommunication] NSP – Native Signal Processing [Intel] NSR – Non Sequential Recording [computer, storage] NST – Newfoundland Standard Time [time] NSU – ##missing, assumed ... Union [car, company] (DE) NSW – Nebelscheinwerfer [car, classified ads] (DE) NSW – New South Wales NTC – National Telecommunications Conference [conference] NTF – Notes Template File [computer, format, database, Lotus] NTK – Niedertemperaturkessel [mechanical engineering] (DE) NTP – Network Time Protocol [computer, networking, protocol] NTP – Normal Temperature and Pressure [medical] NTT – Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation [company] (JP) NTU – Nanyang Technological University [university] (SG) NTV – Nachrichtentechnische Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH (http://www.ntv.de) [company, news] (DE) NTV – News Television (http://www.n-tv.de) [company, broadcasting] (DE) NUA – Network User Address [computer, networking] NUE – Nürnberg, Germany [airport] (DE) NUI – Natural User Interface [computer, interface] NUI – Network User Indentification [computer, networking] NUL – Null [ASCII] NUM – National Union of Mineworkers [union] (US) NVA – Nationale Volksarmee (DDR) NVL – Neuer Verband der Lohnsteuerhilfevereine e.V. [association., organization] (DE) NWT – Northwest Territories [region] (CA) NXP – Norberts XML Parser [computer, software, Mikula product] NYC – New York City (US) NYU – New York University [university] (US) NZZ – Neue Zürcher Zeitung [publishing, company] (CH) OAA – Open Agent Architecture [computer] OAE – Organisación de los Estados Americanos [OAS organization] (E) OAE – Organisation für Afrikanische Einheit [OAU organization] (DE) OAG – Open Application Group [computer, software, group] OAL – Office of Arts and Libraries [government] (US) OAL – Ostallgäu in Marktoberdorf, Bayern OAP – Old-Age Pensioner (GB) OAS – Oracle Application Server (computer,) OAS – Organisation der Amerikanischen Staaten [OAS organization] (DE) OAS – Organization of American States [organization] OAT – Oligo-Astheno-Teratozoospermie [medicine] (DE) OAU – Organisation of African Unity [organization] OAW – Optically Assisted Winchester [computer, storage] OBA – Object Behavior Analysis [computer, programming] OBA – Online Banking Association [banking and broking, association] OBE – Officer of the British Empire [title] (GB) OBE – Online Banking Excellence [banking and broking] OBG – Oberhausener Bauförderungsgesellschaft [company] (DE) OBG – Osterburg, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) OBI – Online Book Initiative [computer] OBI – Open Buying on the Internet [computer, Internet] OBJ – Object File [computer, extension] OBO – Or Best Offer [trade and industry] OBS – Objektbank-System [computer, database] (DE) OBU – On-Board Unit [telecommunication, transportation] OBV – On Balance Volume [banking and broking, charts] OCA – Oculocutaneous Albinism [medical] OCD – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder [medicine] OCF – Open Clustering Framework [computer, group] OCO – One Cancels Other [banking and broking] OCP – Optical Storage Processor [computer, hardware] OCR – Optical Character Recognition [computer] OCS – Offical Candidate School [school/university] OCS – Oracle Collaboration Suite [computer, software, Oracle] OCT – October [time] (US) OCX – OLE Control Extensions [computer, Microsoft] ODA – Open/Office Document Architecture [computer, publishing] ODB – Objectoriented Database [computer, software] ODB – Objektorientierte Datenbank [computer, software] (DE) ODE – Open Dynamics Engine [computer, games] ODE – Orchestration Director Engine [software, business, BPEL, Apache] ODI – Open Data(link) Interface [computer, networking] ODL – Object Definition Language [computer, language] ODP – Open Distributed Processing ODS – Offene Datenschnittstelle [computer] (DE) ODS – Offenes Deutsches Schulnetz [computer, networking, school/university, association] (DE) ODS – Open Data Service [computer, software, protocol] ODT – On Demand Technologies [company] ODT – Operator Display Terminal [computer] OEA – Oracle Express Analyzer [computer, software, database, Oracle] OEB – Office européen des brevets, *EPO (FR) OED – Oxford English Dictionary [publishing] (GB) ÖDP – Ökologisch-Demokratische Partei [party] (DE) OEF – Operation Enduring Freedom [military, government] (US) ÖFP – Öffentlich finanzierte Preise [management] (DE) OEG – obere Eingriffsgrenze [production, quality management] (DE) OEG – obere Explosionsgrenze [production] (DE) OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer OEO – Oracle Express Objects [computer, software, Oracle] ÖPN – Öffentlicher Personennahverkehr (DE) OER – Oracle Enterprise Repository [computer, software, Oracle] ÖTV – Öffentlicher Dienst, Transport und Verkehr [trade union] (DE) ÖVP – Österreichische Volkspartei [party] (AT) OEZ – osteuropäische Zeit (DE) OFA – Oracle Financial Analyzer [computer, software, Oracle] OFB – Output Feedback [software, security] OFC – Offenbacher Fußballclub [sports, association] (DE) OFE – Open Finance Exchange [computer, Microsoft] OFI – ohne finanzielle Interessen [classified ads] (DE) OFM – Ordinis Fratrum Minorum OFW – Organisationsforum Wirtschaftskongress [organization] (DE) OFX – Open Finance Exchange [computer, Microsoft/Intuit] OGC – Office of Government Commerce [government] (UK) OGC – Open Geospatial Consortium [organization] OGM – Oberhausener Gebäudemanagement GmbH [company] (DE) OGM – Outgoing Message OHA – Osterode/Harz, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) OHG – offene Handelsgesellschaft (DE) OHP – Overhead Projector OHV – Oberhavel, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) OHZ – Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) OIC – Organisation of the Islamic Conference [organization] OID – Object Identifier [computer, database] OIE – International Office of Epizootics [organization, health, medical] OIE – Organisation Internationale des Epizooties [government] (FR) OJB – ObJectRelationalBridge [computer, software, Apache, Java] OJT – On-the-Job Training [training] OKT – Oktober [time] (DE) OLE – Object Linking and Embedding [computer, software, Microsoft] OLG – Oberlandesgericht (DE) OLP – Open License Program [computer, software, Microsoft] OLV – Online-Lastschriftverfahren [banking and broking] (DE) OMA – Object Management Architecture [computer, database] OMD – online-marketing-düsseldorf [fair] (DE) OMD – Optimum Media Direction, www.omd.com [company] OMD – Orchestra Manoeuvres in the Dark [music, band] OMG – O My God [slang] OMG – Object Management Group [consortium] OMI – Open Messaging Interface [Lotus] OMI – Open Microprocessor Initiative OML – Object Manipulation Language [computer, database, language] OML – Ontology Markup Language [computer, language] OMS – Object Management System [computer, software, RSG product] OMT – Object Modelling Technique [computer, programming] OMU – Original mit Untertitel (DE) OMZ – Otto-Meierhof-Zentrum, Universität Heidelberg [institute] (DE) ONA – Overseas News Agency ONC – Open Network Computing [computer, Sun] ONE – Open Network Environment [computer, networking, Netscape] ONO – Ostnordosten [direction] (DE) ONS – Overseas News Service ONU – Organisation des Nations Unies [UNO] (FR) OOA – Object Oriented Analysis [computer] OOD – Object Oriented Design [computer] OOE – Objektorientierter Entwurf [computer] (DE) OOI – Objektorientierte Implementierung [computer] (DE) OOL – Object Oriented Language [computer, language] OOP – Object Oriented Programming [computer, software, paradigm] OOT – Object Oriented Technology [computer] OPA – Overview Pac Attribute [computer, storage, PCD] OPC – Opel Performance Center [transportation, Opel] OPC – Organic Photoconductor OPC – Output Control [Linotype-Hell] OPD – Oberpostdirektion (DE) OPD – Output Driver [computer] OPI – Open Prepress Interface [computer, publishing, Aldus/Adobe] OPK – Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo [person] OPL – Online-Problem-Log [computer, software] OPN – Oracle Partner Network, opn.oracle.com [computer, database, company, Oracle] OPP – Oracle Partner Program [computer, Oracle] OPR – Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) OPS – Open Profiling Standard [computer, standard] OPS – Operations per Second [computer, unit] OPS – Oracle Parallel Server [computer, Oracle product] OPT – optisch [car, classified ads] (DE) OQL – Object Query Language [computer, database] ORA – O'Reilly Associates [publishing, company] (US) ORB – Object Request Broker [computer, software] ORB – Ostdeutscher Rundfunk Brandenburg [mass media, radio] (DE) ORF – Österreichischer Rundfunk (AT) ORG – Organization [computer, Internet, domain] ORI – Inclusive Or Immediate [computer, command] ORM – Object Role Modeling [computer, database] ORP – Open Router Project [computer, software, networking, Linux] OSA – Open Systems Architecture [computer] OSA – Otto Schulze Autometer [company] (DE) OSB – Ordinis Sancti Benedicti OSC – Open Sound Control [computer, format] OSD – Object-based Storage Device [computer, storage] OSD – On-Screen-Display [computer, television] OSD – Open Software Distribution [computer, format, Microsoft/Marimba] OSE – Open Systems Environment [computer] OSE – VirtualBox Open Source Edition [computer, software, VirtualBox] OSF – Open Software Foundation [computer, group] OSF – OWS Service Framework [computer, software, GIS] OSI – Open Systems Interconnection [computer] OSL – Oberspreewald-Lausitz, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) OSL – Object Script Language [computer, programming language] OSM – On-Screen Menue [computer] OSM – Operating System Service Module [computer] OSO – Ostsüdosten [direction] (DE) OSP – OLE-DB Simple Provider [computer, software, Microsoft] OSP – Organisationsstrukturplan (DE) OSP – Organisationsstrukturplan [management] (DE) OSR – OEM Service Release [computer, software] OSR – Oracle Service Registry [computer, software, Oracle] OSS – Open Source Software [computer, software] OSS – Operator Support System [computer, software] OST – Original Soundtrack [music] OTA – Office of Technology Assessment [government] (US) OTA – Over the Air [telecommunication, broadcasting] OTC – Over the Counter [banking and broking] OTI – Odenwald Touristik Information [company] (DE) OTN – Oracle Technology Network, otn.oracle.com [computer, database, company, Oracle] OTP – Open Telecom Platform [computer, software] OTP – Open Trade Protocol [computer, protocol] OTS – Officers' Training School [military] OTS – Opportunity to see [marketing] OUA – Organisation de l'Unité Africaine [OAU organization] (FR) OUI – Organizationally Unique Identifier [computer, networking] OVG – Oberverwaltungsgericht (DE) OVI – Optical Variable Ink [publishing] OVK – Online-Vermarkterkreis [computer, Internet, management] (DE) OVL – Obervogtland in Klingenthal und Ölsnitz, Sachsen [car license] (DE) OWA – Oracle Web Application [computer, software, Oracle] OWL – Object Windows Library [computer, software, Borland product] OWL – Ontology Web Language [computer, language, Internet] OWL – Ostwestfalen-Lippe [region] (DE) OWS – OpenGIS Webservices [computer, software, GIS] OXF – Open Exchange Format [computer, format, Asymetrix] P&L – Profit and Loss [trade and industry] P2P – Peer-to-Peer [computer] P3P – Platform for Privacy Preference Project [computer, standard, Internet, cookies] PAA – Pan American World Airways System PAA – Protected Access Architecture [computer, software, cryptography] PAB – Policy Advisory Body [computer, Internet] PAC – Personal Authentication Code [banking and broking, math] PAC – Player Access Controll [computer, storage, PCD] PAD – Packet Assembler/Disassembler [computer, networking] PAD – Program Associated Data [computer] PAF – ##missing: ... 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PAF – Pfaffenhofen/Ilm, Bayern [car license] (DE) PAH – Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons [chemistry] PAI – Personal Accident Insurance [insurance] (US) PAK – Polyzyklische Aromatische Kohlenwasserstoffe [chemistry] (DE) PAL – Microsoft Color Palette [computer, format, Microsoft] PAL – Pamela Anderson Lee [person] (US) PAL – Phase Alternating Line [audio/video] PAL – Programmable Array Logic [computer, hardware] PAM – Park am Mäuseturm [exhibition, Bingen] (DE) PAM – Phono Amplifier [HiFi, Audionet product] PAM – Pluggable Authentication Module [computer] PAN – Personal Area Network [computer, networking] PAN – Rottal-Inn in Pfarrkirchen, Bayern [car license] (DE) PAP – Printer Access Protocol [computer, protocol] PAR – Positive Acknowledgement with Retransmission PAS – Pascal file [computer, format, extension] PAS – Publicly Available Specification [computer] PAT – Platform Administration Technology [computer, Intel] PAX – Pixel Adressing Extension [Intel] PBA – Physical Block Address [computer, storage] PBC – Partei Bibeltreuer Christen [party] (DE) PBM – Portable Bitmap [format] PBM – Project Bridge Modeler [computer, software, ABT product] PBS – Phosphate Buffered Saline [bio-chemistry] PBS – Public Broadcasting Service (http://www.pbs.org) [broadcasting, company] (US) PBU – Page Buffer Unit [computer, software, Krause product] PBX – Private Branch Exchange [telecommunication] PCA – Pentachloranisol [chemistry] (DE) PCA – Policy Certification Authority [computer] PCA – Principal Component Analysis [computer] PCA – Professional Chess Association [association, sports] PCB – polychlorierte Biphenyle [chemistry] (DE) PCB – Printed Circuit Board [computer] PCB – Program Control Block [computer] PCC – Professional Computer Corporation [computer, company] PCD – Photo Compact Disc [computer, storage] PCD – Primäre Ciliäre Dyskinesie [medical] (DE) PCD – Pussy Cat Dolls [music, band] PCF – Price Cash Flow [banking and broking] PCH – Parchim, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) PCI – AAL Protocol Control Information [computer, networking, ATM] PCI – Peripheral Component Interconnect [computer, hardware] PCL – Peripheral Control Line [computer, signal] PCL – Printer Command Language [HP format] PCM – Porsche Communication Management [car, Porsche product] PCM – Pulse Code Modulation PCP – Pentachlorphenol [chemistry] PCR – Polymerase Chain Reaction [chemistry] PCS – Patent Classification Service PCS – PCL State [computer, signal] PCS – Personal Communication Services/System PCS – Physical Layer Controller [computer, networking] PCS – Pinball Construction Set [computer, software] PCS – Pre-Crash Safety System [cars, Lexus product] PCT – Patent Cooperation Treaty PCT – PCL Transition [computer, signal] PCT – Private Communication Technology [computer, networking] PCX – Picture Image [format] PDA – Partei der Arbeit [party] (CH) PDA – Personal Digital Assistant [computer, hardware] PDA – Push Down Automaton [computer, theory] PDC – Park Distance Control [car, technology] PDC – Primary Domain Controller [computer, networking, Microsoft] PDC – Professional Developers Conference [conference, computer, Microsoft] PDC – Programming Delivery Control [signal] PDD – Protable Digital Document [computer, format, Apple] PDE – EnCase Physical Disk Emulator [computer, software, EnCase product] PDE – Partial Differential Equations [math] PDF – Portable Document Format [computer, format, Adobe] PDF – Printer Description File [computer, format, Quark] PDH – Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy [computer, networking] PDI – Product Data Interchange [computer] PDK – Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe [car, technology, Porsche] (DE) PDL – Page Description Language [computer, publishing] PDM – Parlance Document Manager [Xyvision product] PDM – Product Data Management [computer, management] PDM – Produktdatenmanagement [computer] (DE) PDN – Public Data Network [computer, networking] PDO – Portable Distributed Objects [computer] PDQ – Pretty Damn/Darned Quick [slang] PDS – Packet Driver Specification [specification] PDS – Partei des Demokratischen Sozialismus [party] (DE) PDS – Partitioned Data Set [computer, software, Java] PDS – Physicians Data Query [computer, physics] PDS – Processor Direct Slot [computer, hardware, Apple] PDS – Professional Development System PDT – Pacific Daylight Time [time] (US) PDT – Photodynamische Therapie [medical] (DE) PDT – Produktionsdatentechnik (DE) PDT – Propagation Delay Time PDU – Protocol Data Unit [computer, networking, OSI] PEA – Positive Emotional Attractor PEB – Projekt Elektronisches Buch [computer, publishing] (DE) PEC – Personal Effects Coverage [insurance] (US) PEF – persönliches Entwicklungs- und Förderseminar (DE) PEG – Paul-Ehrlich-Gesellschaft für Chemotherapie e.V., www.p-e-g.org [association, medicine] (DE) PEG – PCI-Express for Graphics [computer, graphics, hardware] PEG – Perkutane endoskopische Gastrostomie [medicine] (DE) PEG – Polyethylenglykol [chemistry] (DE) PEG – Price-Earning to Growth-Ratio [business, banking+brokerage] PEG – Prignitzer Eisenbahn GmbH [company, transportation] (DE) PEI – Paul-Ehrlich-Institut [institute] (DE) PEI – Prince Edward Island PEM – Privacy Enhancement for Internet Mail [computer] PEN – Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists, and Noveli [group] PEP – Packetized Ensemble Protocol [computer, networking, protocol] PEP – Peak Envelope Power [electronics] PEP – Projekt Elektronisches Publizieren [computer, publishing] (DE) PEP – Protocol Extension Protocol [computer, protocol, Internet] PER – Perleberg, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) PER – Price-Earnings Ratio [banking and broking] PET – Polyethylenterephtalatester, Polyester [chemistry] PET – Positron Emission Tomographie [medicine] PET – Positronenemmisionstomographie [medicine] (DE) PET – Print Enhancement Technology [Compaq] PEX – Deutscher Pfandbriefindex [banking and broking] (DE) PEX – PHIGS Extensions to X [group] PFB – PostScript Font Binary [Adobe format, extension] PFC – Private First Class [military] (US) PFD – Pfund [unit] (DE) PFM – PostScript Font Metrics [Adobe format, extension] PFP – Privat finanzierte Preise [management] (DE) PFR – Portable Font Resource [computer, software, TrueDoc/Bitstream] PFS – Pulmonary Function System [health] PFU – Prozess-Fähigkeits-Untersuchung [production, quality management] (DE) PGA – Pin Grid Array [computer. hardware] PGA – Professional Graphics Adapter [IBM] PGH – Produktionsgenossenschaft des Handwerks (DDR) PGK – Personalgemeinkosten [management] (DE) PGL – Professional Gamers League [computer] PGM – Portable Gray Map [format] PGP – Pretty Good Privacy [computer, software, algorithm] PGS – Petroleum Geo-Services [company] PGS – Publications Gravure Server [computer, software, Hell Gravure Systems product] PHD – Philosophiae Doctor (Doctor of Philosophy...) (Latin) PHF – Posthotelfuckers, www.posthotelfuckers.de [music, band] (DE) PHF – Public Health Foundation [organization, health] (US) PHP – Personal Home Page [computer, software, Internet] PHP – PHP Hypertext Processor [computer, language, Internet] PHY – Physical Layer [computer, networking] PIA – Peripheral Interface Adapter [computer, hardware] PIA – Persönlicher Internet Assistent [computer, software, Internet, Arcor] (DE) PIA – Personal Intelligent Agent [computer, software, Autonomy product] PIC – Personal Intelligent Communicator [computer] PIC – Programmable Integrated Circuit [computer, hardware] PIC – Programmable Interrupt Controller [computer, hardware] PID – Persistant Identifier PID – Personal Identifier PID – Process Identification Number [computer] PIL – PackRat Integration Library [computer] PIL – Public Image Limited [music, band] PIM – Personal Information Manager [computer] PIM – Product Information Management [computer] PIM – Protocol Independent Multicast [computer, telecommunication] PIN – Persönliche Identifikationsnummer [banking and broking] (DE) PIN – Personal Identification Number [banking and broking] PIN – Positive Intrinsic Negative Diode [computer, hardware] PIO – Parallel I/O [computer] PIP – Picture-In-Picture [display] PIR – Pirna, Sachsen [car license] (DE) PIV – Particle Image Velocimetry PIZ – Patentinformationszentrum (DE) PJM – Projektmanagement (DE) PKC – Public Key Cryptography [computer, security] PKD – Public Key Directory [computer, encryption] PKI – Public Key Infrastucture [computer, software, security] PKS – Public Key Service [computer, encryption] PKU – Phenylketonuria [chemistry] PKV – Private Krankenversicherung [medical] (DE) PKW – Personenkraftwagen (DE) PLA – Programmable Logic Array [computer, hardware] PLC – PlanetLab Central [computer] PLC – Private Label Card [banking and broking] PLC – Programmable Logic Controller [computer, hardware] PLL – Phase Locked Loop [computer, hardware] PLM – Periodic Limb Movement [health, medicine] PLM – Product Lifecycle Management [trade and industry, management] PLM – Programming Language for Microcomputers [computer, programming language] PLO – Palestina Liberty Organisation [organisation] PLO – Palestine Liberation Organization [organization] PLÖ – Plön/Holstein, Schleswig-Holstein [car license] (DE) PLP – Packet Layer Protocol [computer, networking, OSI] PLS – Personal Library Software [company] PLV – Preis- und Leistungsverzeichnis [trade and industry] (DE) PLV – Production Level Video [computer, video] PLZ – Please [slang, chat] PLZ – Postleitzahl (DE) PMA – Photo Marketing Association [association] PMA – Physical Medium Attachement [computer, networking] PMA – Plakat-Media-Analyse [marketing] (DE) PMC – Pseudomembranöse Kolitis [medical] (DE) PMD – Physical Layer Medium Dependent Layer [computer, networking] PMD – Physical Medium Dependent [computer, networking] PME – Pflanzenöl-Methyl-Ester [chemistry] (DE) PMF – Policy Management Framework [computer, software, security] PMI – Platform Management Interface [computer, management] PMI – Project Management Institute [management, institute] PMM – Professional Media Magazine [magazine] (DE) PMP – Project Management Professional [management] PMS – Premenstrual Syndrome [medical] PMT – Personal Mobile Tool [computer, Sharp] PMW – Project Manager Workbench [computer, software, ABT product] PNG – Portable Network Graphic [format] PNI – Picture Network International [company] PNK – Personalnebenkosten [management] (DE) PNM – Portable Anymap [computer, graphics, format] PNM – Progressive Networks Media [computer, protocol] PNP – Passauer Neue Presse [company] (DE) PNP – Plug and Play, PnP [computer] PNP – Positive Negative Positive [computer] PNP – Public Network Provider [telecommunication, networking] PNR – Passenger Name Record [computer, government, travelling] PNV – Personennahverkehr (DE) POB – Post Office Box POC – Point Of Contact POC – Policy Oversight Committee [computer, Internet] POC – Port Of Call [transportation] POD – Pay On Delivery [trade and industry] POD – Planet of Death [software, game] POD – Printing/Publishing On Demand [publishing] POE – Perl Object Environment [computer, software, Perl] POE – Port Of Embarkation [transportation] POE – Port Of Entry [transportation] POE – Power-over-Ethernet [computer, hardware] POF – Proof of Concept (management) POG – Polizeiorganisationsgesetz [government, law] (DE) POI – Point Of Information [trade and industry] POM – Project Object Model [computer, management] POO – Post Office Order POP – Point Of Presence [trade and industry] POP – Popular Music [music] POP – Post Office Protocol [computer, networking, protocol] POR – Pay On Return [trade and industry] POS – Persistent Object Service [computer, CORBA}] POS – Point Of Sale [trade and industry] POV – Persistence of Vision [computer, software] POV – Point Of View [slang, chat] POW – Prisoner Of War [military] POY – Partially Oriented Yarn [chemistry] POZ – Point of Sale (POS) ohne Zahlungsgarantie [banking and broking] (DE) PPA – per procura PPB – Parts Per Billion [unit] PPC – pour prendre congé (FR) PPC – PowerPC [computer, hardware] PPD – PostScript Printer Description [Adobe format] PPE – People, Places and Events [computer, software, code name for a potential Sysdeco product] PPF – Print Production Format [CIP3 format] PPI – Pape und Partner Informationssysteme GmbH [company] PPI – Programmable Peripheral Interface PPI – Protonenpumpen-Inhibitoren [bio-chemistry] (DE) PPI – Publishing Partners International [company] PPL – Power Plate Loading [MAN Roland product] PPM – Pages Per Minute [unit] PPM – parts per million [unit] PPM – Portable Pix Map [computer, graphics, format] PPM – Programmer's Package Manager [computer, software, Perl, ActivePerl] PPM – Projektportfoliomanagement [management] (DE) PPM – Pulse Position Modulation [electronics] PPP – Petty Pet Peeve [slang, chat] PPP – Point-to-Point Protocol [computer, protocol] PPP – Public Private Partnership PPR – Pinault-Printemps-Redoute [company] PPS – Post Postscriptum (An additional postscript...) (Latin) PPS – Printing & Publishing Service GmbH & Co. KG [company] (DE) PPS – Produktionsplanung und -steuerung (DE) PPV – Pay-per-View [telecommunication] PRG – Partei für Renten Gerechtigkeit und Familie [party] (DE) PRG – Program [computer, software] PRO – Public Relations Officer PRP – Prion-Protein [biology] PRV – pour rendre visite (FR) PSA – Passenger Shipping Association [travel, association] (UK) PSA – Physical Sector Address [computer, hardware] PSA – prostataspezifisches Antigen [bio-chemistry] (DE) PSB – PCI SCI Bridge [computer, hardware] PSB – Projektstatusbericht (DE) PSD – Page Setup Dialog PSD – Photoshop Document [computer, format, Adobe] PSG – Partei für Soziale Gleichheit, Sektion der Vierten Internationale [party] (DE) PSG – Pfadfinderinnenschaft St. Georg [association] (DE) PSI – Para Sensual Intelligence PSI – PostScript Interpreter [computer, hardware/software] PSI – Prozeßsteuerungs- und Informationssysteme AG [company] (DE) PSI – Public Software Institute [institute] (US) PSK – Phase Shift Keying [computer, telecommunication] PSL – Problem Statement Language/Problem Statement Analy PSM – Porsche Stability Management [car, Porsche product] PSN – Packet Switch Node [computer, networking] PSP – Paint Shop Pro [JASC product, software, shareware] PSP – persönlicher Softwareprozeß [computer, software] (de) PSP – Process Service Provider/Provising [computer, trade and industry] PSP – Program Segment Prefix PSP – Projektstrukturplan (DE) PSR – Positive Support Review [company] PSR – Privater Sächsischer Rundfunk [group, broadcast] (DE) PST – Fraunhofer-Patentstelle für die Deutsche Forschung [institute] (DE) PST – Pacific Stanard Time [time] (US) PST – Pacific Standard Time [time] PSU – Page Storage Unit [computer, software, Krause product] PSU – Psycho-soziale Unterstützung von Einsatzkräften [medical] (DE) PTA – Parent Teacher Association [association] (US) PTA – Pharmezeutisch-technischer Assistent (DE) PTA – Physikalisch-technischer Assistent (DE) PTA – Preferential Trade Area for Eastern and Southern A [organization] PTB – Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt [institute] (DE) PTC – Phenylthiocarbamid [chemistry] (DE) PTM – Packet Transfer Mode [computer, networking] PTO – Parent-Teacher Organization [organization] (US) PTO – Please Turn Over [slang] PTP – Point-To-Point [computer, networking] PTS – Papiertechnische Stiftung [association, publishing] (DE) PTS – Parktronic System [car, Mercedes Benz product] (DE) PTT – Post, Telephon, Telegraph [company] (CH) PTT – Postes, Télégraphe er Téléphone [telecommunication] (FR) PTT – Push to Talk [telecommunication] PTV – Public Television [broadcasting] PTY – Pseudo TTY [computer] PUA – Pick Up Artist [slang] PUA – Projektumfeldanalyse [computer, software] PVC – Permanent Virtual Circuit [computer, hardware] PVC – Polyvinylchlorid [chemistry] PVD – Primary Volume Descriptor [computer, storage] PVI – Precision Visuals International [company] (DE) PVM – Parallel Virtual Machine [computer] PVM – Projektverfolgungssystem (DE) PVS – Potentially Visible Set [computer, graphics] PWA – Papierwerke Waldhof-Aschaffenburg [company] (DE) PWB – Programmers WorkBench [computer, software, Microsoft] PWD – Password File [computer, extension] PWD – Print Working Directory [UNIX command] PWG – Printer Working Group [computer, group] PWL – Password List [computer, Windows] PWM – Pulse Width Modulation [physics] PWS – Power Web Suite [computer, software] PWS – Private Web Server [computer, software, Microsoft product] PWS – Professional Work Station [computer, Nixdorf product] PXE – Preboot eXecution Environment [computer, hardware, Intel] PZR – Professionelle Zahnreinigung [health] (DE) PZS – Punktzugriffsstruktur QAM – Quadratur Amplitude Modulation [computer, telecommunication] QBE – Query By Example [computer, database] QCD – Quantenchromodynamik (DE) QED – Quot erat demonstrandum (Which was to be demonstrated) (Latin) QEF – Quot erat faciendum (Which was to be done) (Latin) QEI – Quot erat inveniendum (Which was to be found out) (Latin) QEP – Query Execution Plan [computer, database] QFT – Querfurt, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) QIC – Quarter Inch Cartridge [computer, hardware, storage] QID – Quarter in die (Four times a day) [unit] (Latin) QiP – Quality Improvement Program [computer, software, Oracle] QLB – Quedlinburg, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) QLD – Queensland [region] (CA) QMB – Qualitätsmanagementbeauftragter [production, quality management] (DE) QMC – Quartermaster Corps [military] (US) QMD – Qualitätsmanagement Druckindustrie [company] (DE) QMF – Quadrature Mirror Filter [math] QMG – Quartermaster General [military] (US) QOS – Quality Of Service [trade and industry] QPS – Quark Publishing System [computer, software, Quark product] QQQ – Qubes, Nickname for Nasdaq 100 Index Tracking Stock Index Shares [business, banking+brokerage] QQV – Quae vide (Which see) (Latin) QRA – Quick Reaction Alert [military] QRK – Qualitätsregelkarte [production, quality management] (DE) QSA – Query String Append [computer, Apache] QUE – Quebec [region] (CA) R&B – Rhythm and Blues [music] RA3 – Rocket Arena 3 [computer, game, Quake3] RAC – Real Application Cluster [computer, software, Oracle] RAC – Royale Automobile Club [association] (GB) RAD – Rapid Application Development [computer, software] RAE – Retinol Activity Equivalent [medical, unit] RAF – Red Army Fraction (spell?) RAF – Rote Armee Fraktion (DE) RAF – Royal Air Force [military] (GB) RAG – Ruhrkohle Aktiengesellschaft [company] (DE) RAK – Rational Anwenderkongress [computer, software] (DE) RAM – Random Access Machine [computer, hardware] RAM – Random Access Memory [computer, hardware] RAM – Real Audio Media [computer, multimedia, format, Realnetworks] RAM – Rheinland-Pfalz Ausstellung Mainz [trade and industry] (DE) RAP – Radio local loop Access Profile [telecommunication] RAP – Rich AJAX Platform [computer, software, Internet] RAR – Roshal Archive [computer, archive] RAS – Random Access Storage [computer, hardware] RAS – Remote Access Service [computer, software, WindowsNT, Microsoft] RAS – Row Address Select/Strobe [computer, hardware] RBB – Redland Braas Building Group [company] RBB – Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg [broadcast, radio] (DE) RBC – Red Blood Cells/Count [medical] RBG – Rechnerbetriebsgruppe (DE) RBI – Run Batted In RBS – Rollback Segments [computer, database, Oracle] RBS – Royal Back of Scotland [company, banking + brokerage] (UK) RBU – Reaktor-Brennelement-Union [technology, energy] (DE) RC1 – Release Candidate 1 [computer, software] RC1 – Release Candidate 1 [computer, software] (Deutschlan) RC2 – Rons Code 2 [computer, algorithm] RC4 – Rons Code 4 [computer, algorithm] RCC – Routing Control Center [computer] RCD – Regional Cooperation for Development [organization] RCD – Remote Change Directory [command] RCP – Reality Immersion Co-Processor [computer, hardware, SGI] RCP – Rich Client Platform [computer, software] RDA – Recommended Daily Allowance [medical] RDB – Rechtsdatenbank [computer, software] (AT) RDB – Relational Database [computer, software] RDB – Relationale Datenbank [computer, software] (DE) RDC – Reifen-Druck-Control [car, BMW] (DE) RDF – Resource Description Framework/Format [computer, format, specification, W3C] RDG – Ribnitz-Damgarten, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) RDM – Ring Deutscher Makler [immovables, association] (DE) RDO – Remote Data Objects [computer, software, Microsoft] RDP – Remote Desktop Protocol [computer, networking] RDS – Radio Data System [telecommunication] RDS – Register Deutscher Spendenorganisationen (DE) RDS – Remote Data Service [computer, protocol] RDS – Respiratory Distress Syndrome [health] REG – Regen/Bayrischer Wald, Bayern [car license] (DE) REG – Regular Languages [computer, theory] REH – Reiheneckhaus [classified ads, immovables] (DE) REJ – Reject REM – Rapid Eye Movement [medical] REM – Raster-Elektronenmikroskop [technology] (DE) REM – Real Estate Management [banking and broking] REM – Ring Error Monitor [computer] REO – Remington Oil & Gas Corp [company] (US) REP – Die Republikaner [party, slang] (DE) REP – Reparatur [car, classified ads] (DE) REP – Republican [party] (US) REP – Robots Exclusion Protocol [computer, protocol] REQ – Request [computer, signal] RET – Resolution Enhancement Technology [Hewlett Packard] REW – Rewind [music] REX – Deutscher Rentenindex [economy] (DE) RFB – Rückstellungen für Beitragsrückerstattung (DE) RFC – Remote Function Call [computer] RFC – Request For Comments [computer, standardisation] RFD – Rural Free Delivery [trade and industry] RFE – Request for Enhancement [computer, standardisation] RFH – Rheinische Fachhochschule, Köln [university] (DE) RFN – Reifen [car, classified ads] (DE) RFP – Request For Proposal [computer, Internet] RFS – Remote File Sharing RFS – Remote File System RFT – Rundfunk-Fernsehen Telekommunikation Electronic Gm [company] (DE) RGB – Red, Green, Blue [color space] RGB – Rot, Grün, Blau [color space] (DE) RGW – Rat für gegenseitige Wirtschaftshilfe [organization] (DE) RHH – Radio Hansestadt Hamburg [broadcasting, company] (DE) RHP – Rödelheim Hartreim Projekt [music, band] RIA – Rich Internet Application [computer, software, Internet] RIB – Routing Information Base RIC – Reuters Identification Code [banking and broking] RIE – Receiver Interrupt [computer, signal] RIE – Riesa, Sachsen [car license] (DE) RIF – Requirements Interchange Format [computer, format] RIF – Resource Interchange File [computer, Microsoft format] RIF – Routing Information Field [computer, networking] RII – Routing Information Indicator [computer, networking] RIM – Request Initialisation Mode [computer, signal] RIO – Regionaler Industriepark Osterburken [company] (DE) RIP – Raster Image Processor [computer, publishing] RIP – Requiescat in pace (Latin) RIP – Rest in Peace RIP – Routing Information Protocol [computer, networking, protocol] RIS – Remote Installation service [computer, software, Microsoft] RIT – Rochester Institue of Technology [institute] (US) RKI – Robert Koch-Institut, Berlin [institute] (DE) RKM – Rasterkraftmikroskop [physics, optics] (DE) RKW – Rationalisierungs-Kuratorium der Deutschen Wirtsch (DE) RLE – Run Length Encoding [computer, algorithm] RLL – Run Length Limited RLN – Remote LAN Node [ICC product] RLO – Returned Letter Office RLS – Restless Legs Syndrome [health, medicine] RMA – Relationship Management Automation [business, CRM] RMB – Rolf Maier Bode and Farid Gharadjedaghi, techno du [music] RMC – Rhein-Main Cup [sports] (DE) RME – Rapsmethylester [chemistry] (DE) RMF – Remote Management Facility RMG – Relationship Marketing Group International [company, marketing] RMI – Remote Method Invocation [computer, software, Java] RMM – RheinMainMedia [publishing] (DE) RMS – Reference Member State [pharma] RMS – Root Mean Square [electronics] RMT – Ring Management [computer, networking] (DE) RMV – Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund [transportation, bus/train] (DE) RNA – Ribonucleicacid [chemistry] RNN – Rhein-Nahe Nahverkehrsverbund [transportation, company] (DE) RNR – Receive Not Ready RNV – Regional-Nahverkehrsverbund Darmstadt Dieburg [transportation, bus/train] (DE) ROC – Rate of Change [banking and broking, charts] ROE – Return on Equity [trade and industry] ROG – Receipt Of Goods ROI – Region of Interest [computer] ROI – Return of Investment ROL – Rotate Left [computer, command] ROM – Range Of Motion [sports] ROM – Read-only Memory [computer, hardware] RON – Rheinpfalz Online [publishing] (DE) ROP – RISC Operation [AMD] ROQ – Return on Qualification ROR – Rotate Rigth [computer, command] ROR – Ruby on Rails [computer, Internet, software] ROS – Rostock/Landkreis, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) ROV – Remotely Operated Vehicle [transportation] ROW – Rotenburg/Wümme, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) RPA – Reifen Pannen Anzeige [car, technology, BMW] RPA – Remote Passphrase Authorization [computer, networking] RPC – Remote Procedure Call [computer] RPC – Root Path Cost [computer, networking] RPD – Rapid Prototyping Development [computer] RPG – Report Program Generator [computer, language, IBM] RPL – Rheinland-Pfalz Landesregierung und Landtag [car license] (DE) RPM – Radio Packet Modem [Motorola product] RPM – RedHat Package Manager^ [computer, format, RedHat] RPM – Revolutions Per Minute [unit] RPN – Reversed Polish Notation [math] RPO – Railway Post Office RPR – Rheinland-Pfälzischer Rundfunk [broadcast, company] (DE) RPS – ##missing: assumed ... Parcel Service [company] RPS – Remote Procedure Services [computer] RPZ – Risiko-Prioritäts-Zahl [production, quality management] (DE) RRA – Remote Record Access [computer] RRD – Round Robin Database [computer, networking, Oetiker product] RRK – Rüsselsheimer Ruder-Klub 08 e.V. [association, sports] (DE) RRV – Reiserücktrittsversicherung [insurance] (DE) RSA – Rivest, Shamir, Adleman [computer, algorithm] RSB – Regionalschnellbahn [transportation, train] (DE) RSB – RNA-Safe-Buffer [health, medical] RSB – Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin [music] (DE) RSC – Remote System Control [computer, software, Sun] RSD – Realtime Stereo Distancing [computer, software] RSE – Remote System Explorer [computer, software] RSG – Ready, Set, Go [computer, software, Manhattan Graphics product] RSG – Retail Solutions Group [computer, Intergraph group] RSG – Rostschutzgarantie [car, classified ads] (DE) RSI – Relative Strength Index [banking and broking, charts] RSI – Relative-Stärke-Index [banking and broking] RSI – Repetitive Strain Injury [medical, injury] RSI – Roll Systems, Inc. [company] RSL – Rosslau/Elbe, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) RSM – Regelsaatgutmischung [biology] (DE) RSN – Real Soon Now [slang, chat] RSS – RDF Site Summary [computer, language, XML, news] RSS – Really Simple Syndication [computer, language, XML] RSS – Repetitive Stress Syndrome [medical, injury] RSS – Rich Site Summary [computer, language, XML, news] RSV – Rasensportverein [sports, association] (DE) RSV – Restschuldversicherung [banking and broking] (DE) RSV – Revised Standard Version RTC – Real Time Clock [computer, hardware] RTC – Return To Control [CCITT] RTE – Ready-to-Eat [medical] RTE – Rich Text Editor [computer, software] RTE – Runtime Environment [computer, software] RTF – Rich Text Format [format] RTG – Radioisothope Thermoelectric Generator RTH – Rettungshubschrauber [rescue service] (DE) RTI – Research Triangle Institute [institute] RTL – Radio Tele Lustmolch [slang, fun] (DE) RTL – Radio Television Luxemburg [broadcasting, company] RTL – Register Transfer Level [computer] RTL – Run Time Library [computer, software] RTM – Rastertunnelmikroskop [physics, optics] (DE) RTP – Real-Time Transport Protocol (RFC 1890) [computer, networking, multimedia] RTR – Return and Restore Condition Codes [computer, command] RTS – Reliable Transfer Service RTS – Request To Send RTS – Return from Subroutine [computer, command] RTT – Round Trip Time [computer, networking] RTV – Real Time Video [computer, video] RTW – Rettungswagen [rescue service] (DE) RÜD – Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis in Rüdesheim, Hessen [car license] (DE) RÜG – Rügen in Bergen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) RUP – Rational Unified Process [computer, software] RUS – Rechenzentrum der Universität Stuttgart (DE) RUS – Russia [country] RVG – Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz [government, law] (DE) RVL – Ringverteilungsleiter [computer, networking] (DE) RVO – Reichsversicherungsordnung [law] (DE) RVV – Regensburger Verkehrsverbund [transportation, bus/train] (DE) RWB – Responsive Workbench [computer, GMD product] RWE – Rheinisch-Westfälische Elektrizitätswerke AG [company] (DE) RWE – Rot-Weiss Essen [sports, association] (DE) RWP – RIP While Printing [computer, publishing] RWT – RAP Widget Toolkit [computer, software, Internet] RWX – Read, Write, Execute [computer, Unix] RYS – Read Your Screen [slang, chat] RZB – Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG [banking and broking, company] (AT) SAA – Single Assignment Approach SAA – Standards Australia [organization] (AU) SAA – Systems Application Architecture [IBM] SAB – Software Abort [computer, signal] SAB – Subarachnoidalblutung [health] (DE) SAC – Single Attached Concentrator [computer, networking] SAC – Sports Activity Coupé [car, BMW] SAC – Strategic Air Command [military] (US) SAD – saisonal abhängigen Depression [health] (DE) SAD – Schwandorf, Bayern [car license] (DE) SAD – seasonal affective disorder [health] SAD – Security Association Database [computer, networking] SAD – Social Anxiety Disorder [medical, disease] SAE – Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. [car, company] SAE – South African Engineers [car] (ZA) SAF – Otto Sauer Achsenfabrik Keilberg KG [business, company] (DE) SAF – Scrapie-associated fibrils [biology] SAF – Service Access Facility [computer, software, SUN] SAG – S.A.G. Solarstrom AG [company] (DE) SAG – Software AG [company] (DE) SAI – Software Architects Inc. [computer, company] (US) SAK – Schweizerische Ausgleichskasse [government] (CH) SAL – Saarland Landesregierung und Landtag [car license] (DE) SAL – Standard Annotation Language [computer, language] SAL – Structured Assembly Language [programming language] SAM – SCSI Architecture Model [computer] SAM – Sequential Access Method [computer] SAM – Serial Access Memory [computer, hardware] SAM – Stereo Amplifier [HiFi, Audionet product] SAM – Surface-to-Air Missile [military, weapon] SAM – Sustainable Asset Management [management, banking and broking] SAM – Symantec Antivirus for Macintosh [computer, software, Symantec software] SAN – Schulen ans Netz e.V. (http://www.san.ev.de) [school/university, association, Internet] (DE) SAN – Storage Area Network [computer, storage] SAP – Sammelstelle arbeitsloser Physiker [slang, fun] (DE) SAP – Schrecken, Angst, Panik [slang, fun] (DE) SAP – Service Access Point [computer, networking] SAP – Service Advertising Protocol [computer, networking, protocol] SAP – Software Aus Persien [slang, fun] (DE) SAP – Systeme, Anwendungen und Produkte in der Datenverarbeitung, www.sap.com [computer, company] (DE) SAP – Systems, Applications and Products in Data Process, www.sap.com [computer, company] SAR – Search and Rescue SAR – Segmentation and Reassembly Sublayer [computer, networking] SAS – Scandinavian Airlines System [computer, flight, company] SAS – Serial Attached SCSI [computer, hardware] SAS – Single Attached Station [computer, networking] SAS – Statistical Analysis System [computer, math] SAT – Satisfiability Problem [computer] SAT – Saturday, Sat. [day] SAT – Security Access Token [computer, networking, Microsoft] SAV – Sports Activity Vehicle [car] SAW – Salzwedel, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) SAW – Surface Acoustic Wave [electronics] SAX – Simple API for XML [computer, software, XML] SBB – Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (CH) SBC – SCSI Block Commands [computer] SBF – Societé des Bourses Francaises [banking and broking] (FR) SBG – Schweizerische Bankgesellschaft [company, banking and broking] (CH) SBG – Strasburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) SBK – Schönebeck/Elbe, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) SBM – Studentischer Börsenverein Magdeburg e.V. [association, banking and broking] (DE) SBM – Swiss-Bike-Masters [sports] (ch) SBN – Standard Book Number [publishing] SBO – Screen Business Online [publishing, Internet] (DE) SBO – Specified bovine offals [medical] SBP – Serial Bus Protocol [computer] SBS – Saeco Brewing System [product, Saeco] SBS – Siemens Business Services [company] SBS – Small Business Server [computer, software, Microsoft product] SBU – Strategic Business Unit [trade and industry] SBV – Schweizerischer Bankverein [company, banking and broking] (CH) SBY – Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono [person] (ID) SBZ – Sowjetisch Besetzte Zone [government] (DE) SCA – Service Component Architecture [computer, software, SOA] SCC – SCSI Controller Commands [computer] SCC – Set According to Condition [computer, command] SCC – Single Copy Cluster [computer, software, Microsoft] SCC – Smart Card Clearing [computer, hardware, banking and broking] SCC – Standards Council of Canada [organization] (CA) SCD – Santa Cruz Operation [company] SCD – Standard Color Display [computer, hardware] SCD – Structered Complex Object SCF – Shared Class Facility [computer, games, Crystal Space] SCI – Scalable Coherent Interface [computer, hardware] SCI – World Multiconference on Systemics, Cybernetics, a [computer, conference] SCM – Service Configuration Manager [computer] SCM – Solution Configuration Management [computer, database, Oracle] SCM – Supply Chain Management [trade and industry] SCO – Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. [computer, company] SCO – Second Class Object [computer, software, Java] SCO – semi cut-off [computer, hardware] SCP – Seattle Computers Products [company] SCP – Secure Copy [computer, command] SCP – Service Control Point SCR – Sequence Control Register [computer, hardware] SCR – Standby Continuous Replication [computer, software, Microsoft] SCS – Software Consulting Service [company] SCT – Scitex Continous Tone [computer, format, Scitex] SCZ – Schleiz, Thüringen [car license] (DE) SDA – Swappable Data Area SDB – SuSE Support-Datenbank [computer, Linux] (de) SDC – Scientific Documentation Centre [association] SDC – Secondary Domain Controller [Microsoft WinNT] SDD – SciTech Display Doctor, http://www.scitechsoft.com [computer, software, SciTech product] SDE – Software Development Environment [computer, software] SDF – Space Delimited Format [format] SDF – Structured Display File [format] SDH – Sondershausen, Thüringen [car license] (DE) SDH – subdurales Hämatom [health] (DE) SDH – Synchronous Digital Hierarchy [computer, networking] SDI – Selective Dissemination of Information SDI – Serial Device Interface [computer] SDI – Single Document Interface [computer, software, Microsoft] SDK – Schutzgemeinschaft der Kleinaktionäre [banking and broking, association] (DE) SDK – Software Developer's Kit SDL – Stendal, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) SDM – Software Design & Management [computer, company] (DE) SDM – Sun Download Manager [computer, software, Internet, Sun] SDM – Supersonic Direct-drive Motor [photography, Pentax] SDP – Scitex Digital Printing [Scitex] SDP – Socket Direct Protocol [computer, networking] SDP – Sozialdemokratische Partei [party] (DDR) SDR – Süddeutscher Rundfunk [company] (DE) SDS – Societatis Divini Salvatoris SDS – Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate [chemistry] SDS – Software Daten Service [company, computer, software] (AT) SDS – Sozialistischer Deutscher Studentenbund [group, politics] (DE) SDS – Subdivision Surfaces [computer, software, 3D graphics] SDT – Schwedt/Oder, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) SDT – Synchronous Digital Transmission [computer, networking] SDU – AAL Service Data Unit [computer, networking, ATM] SDX – Storage Data Acceleration [computer, storage] SEA – Security Extension Architecture for HTTP/1.x [computer, format, Internet] SEA – Self Extracting Archive [computer] SEA – Solstice Enterprise Agents [computer, software] SEB – Sebnitz, Sachsen [car license] (DE) SEC – Securities and Exchange Commission [government, banking and broking] (US) SEC – Single Error Correction SEC – Standard Ethernet Controller SED – Sozialistische Einheitspartei Deutschlands [party] (DDR) SED – Stream Editor [computer, software] SEE – Seelow, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) SEH – selbständiger Einzelhandel [management] (DE) SEK – Sondereinsatzkommando [government] (DE) SEL – S-Klasse, Einspritzer, langer Radstand [car, technology, Mercedes-Benz] (DE) SEL – Selector SEM – Search Engine Marketing [computer, Internet, marketing] SEN – Siemens Enterprise Networks [company, telecommunication] SEP – (Color) Separation SEP – September [time] (US, DE) SER – Soft Error Rate [computer, software] SES – Senioren Experten Service [company] (DE) SET – Secure/Standard Electronic Transaction [computer, protocol] SET – Simultaneous Engineering Teams [Volkswagen] SET – Software Engineering Today [computer, software, conference] (CH) SFA – Soltau-Fallingbostel, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) SFB – Sender Freies Berlin [company] (DE) SFB – Senftenberg, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) SFB – Sonderforschungsbereich (DE) SFC – Sergeant First Class [military] (US) SFD – Start Frame Delimiter [computer, networking] SFR – Schweizer Franken [currency] (CH) SFS – Finnish Standards Association [organization] (FI) SFS – Simple Features Specification for SQL [computer, database] SFT – Stassfurt, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) SFT – System Fault Tolerance [computer, software, Novell] SFT – System File Table SFX – Special Effects SGB – Sozialgesetzbuch [law] (DE) SGC – SCSI Graphic Commands SGC – Server Gated Cryptography [computer, security] SGD – Secure Global Desktop [computer, protocol, Sun] SGE – Strategische Geschäftseinheiten [trade and industry] (DE) SGF – Sondergroßfläche [marketing] (DE) SGH – Sangerhausen, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) SGI – Silicon Graphics Inc. [company] SGK – Sachgemeinkosten [management] (DE) SGR – Soft Gamma Repeater [physics] SGS – Sitzintegriertes Gurtsystem [car, technology, BMW] (DE) SGT – Sergeant [military] (US) SHA – Schwäbisch Hall, Baden-Württemberg [car license] (DE) SHA – Secure Hash Algorithm [computer, algorithm] SHD – Schiebehubdach [car, classified ads] (DE) SHF – Superhigh Frequency [physics] SHG – Schaumburg in Stadthagen, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) SHL – Suhl, Thüringen [car license] (DE) SHM – Semantical Hierarchy Model SHM – Short Hold Mode [computer, networking] SHV – Standard High Volume [computer, hardware] SHZ – Sitzheizung [car, classified ads] (DE) SIA – Schweizer Ingenieur- und Architektenverein [association] (CH) SIA – Serial Interface Adapter SIA – Service Intervall Anzeige [car, technology, BMW] SIB – Schmetterlinge im Bauch [tv, soap] (DE) SIC – Sozialarbeit im Cyberspace, FH Jena (DE) SID – Security Identification/Identifier [computer] SIF – Source Input Format [computer, format] SIG – Sigmaringen, Baden-Württemberg [car license] (DE) SIG – signature SIG – Special Interest Group SII – Seiko Instruments Inc. [company] (JP) SII – Static Invocation Interface [computer] SII – System Integrators, Inc. [company] SIM – Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis in Simmern, Rheinland-Pfalz [car license] (DE) SIM – Set Initialisation Mode [computer, signal] SIM – Skalierungsindexmethode [algorithm] (DE) SIM – System Image Manager [computer, software, Microsoft] SIN – Seelsorge in Notfällen e.V. [association] (DE) SIN – Sinus [mathematics] SIO – Serial I/O SIP – Safe Internet Programming Team, Princeton Universi [computer, group] SIP – Session Initiation Protocol [computer, protocol] SIP – SMDS (Switched Multimegabit Data Service) Interfac [computer, networking] SIS – Special Interest Section SIS – Stelleninformationssystem (DE) SIT – System & Informationstechnik GmbH [computer, company] (DE) SIV – Simian Immunodeficiency Virus [medical] SIV – Structured Investment Vehicle [banking and broking] SIV – System Information Viewer [software] SIZ – Schulinformationszentrum [school/university] (DE) SKG – Schulkindergarten [school/university] (DE) SKI – Spending the Kids Inheritance [slang] SKL – Strategische Kunden und Lösungen [business, management, Swiss Post] (CH) SKL – Süddeutsche Klassenlotterie [company] (DE) SKR – Studien- und Kontaktreisen, www.skr.de [company, travel] (DE) SKU – Stock Keeping Unit [trade and industry] SLA – Service Level Agreement [management] SLA – Special Libraries Association [association] SLA – Stereo Lithographic Apperatus SLA – Sudan Liberation Army [army] (SD) SLB – Sale and Lease Back [trade and industry] SLC – Simple Line Code [computer, telecommunication] SLC – Single-level Cell [computer, hardware] SLD – Second Level Domain [computer, Internet] SLF – Saalfeld, Thüringen [car license] (DE) SLG – Schiessleistungsgruppe [military] (DE) SLI – Supplemental Liability Insurance [insurance] SLK – Schnell, Leicht, Kurz [car, Mercedes Benz product] (DE) SLM – Sächsische Landesanstalt für privaten Rundfunk und neue Medien, www.slm-online.de [government, broadcasting, media] (DE) SLN – Schmölln, Thüringen [car license] (DE) SLR – Single Lens Reflex [photography] SLS – Saarluis, Saarland [car license] (DE) SLS – Serbska Ludowa Strona [politics, party] SLT – Schwerlasttransporter [transportation, car] (DE) SLZ – Bad Salzungen, Thüringen [car license] (DE) SMB – Server Message Block [computer, protocol, WindowsNT, Microsoft] SMB – System Management Bus [computer, hardware] SMC – Single Mother by Choice (US) SMC – Standard Microsystems Corporation [computer, company] SMC – Super Multi-Coating [photography, Pentax] SMD – Schiffsmeldedienst (DE) SMD – Surface Mounted Device/Design [computer, hardware] SME – Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises SMF – Simple Message Format [computer, format] SMF – Single Mode Fiber [computer, networking, hardware] SMF – Standard Midi Files [computer] SMF – System Manager Facility [Compaq] SMI – Siemens Microelectronics Inc. [computer, company] SMI – Supply Chain Management Institute [institute, management] SMI – Swiss Market Index [banking and broking] (CH) SMI – System Monitoring Interface [computer, software] SMM – Social Media Marketing [marketing, Internet, Web 2.0] SMO – Social Media Optimization [marketing, Internet, Web 2.0] SMP – SONET (Synchronous Optical Network) Physical Layer [computer, networking] SMP – Symmetric Multi-Processing [computer] SMS – Short Messaging System [computer] SMS – System Management Server [computer, software, Microsoft] SMT – Simultaneous Multi Texturing [computer, hardware, ATI] SMT – Sowjetisches Militärtribunal [military] (DE) SMT – Surface Mount Technology [computer] SMV – Schülermitverwaltung (DE) SMW – Semantic MediaWiki [computer, software, Wiki] SNA – Systems Network Architecture [computer, networking, IBM] SNF – Schweizerischer Nationalfonds [government, research] (CH) SNI – Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG [company] (DE) SNI – Subscriber Network Identifier [computer, networking] SNL – Sandia National Laboratories [computer, company] SNL – Saturday Night Life [TV series] (US) SNN – StockNetworking News [banking and broking] SNP – Single Nucleotide Polymorphism [health] SNR – Signal to Noise Ratio [computer, networking] SNS – Secure Network Service [computer, networking] SNT – Super Twisted Nematic [computer, hardware] SNW – Storage Networking World [computer, storage, conference] SOA – Service oriented architecture [computer] SOA – Start of Authority [computer, networking, DNS] SOC – Service Oriented Computing [computer] SÖM – Sommerda, Thüringen [car license] (DE) SOH – Start of Header [ASCII] SOL – Shit Out Of Luck [slang, chat] SOL – Special Object Library [computer, software, HexMac toolset] SOM – Skidmore, Owings & Merrill [company, architecture] (US) SOM – System Object Model [computer, software, IBM] SON – Sonneberg, Thüringen [car license] (DE) SOP – Service-Object Pair [computer] SOP – Standard/Standing Operating Procedure SOS – Save Our Souls SOX – Sarbanes-Oxley Act [business] (US) SOX – Schema for Object-oriented XML [computer, software, XML] SPA – Software Publishers Association [computer, association] SPB – Spremberg, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) SPC – SCSI Primary Commands [computer] SPC – Single Photon Counting [physics] SPC – Statistical Process Control [production, quality management] SPD – Security Policy Database [computer, networking] SPD – Serial Presence Detect SPD – Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands [party] (DE) SPF – Shortest Path First [computer, networking, protocol] SPF – South Pacific Forum [organization] SPF – Specific Pathogen Free [medical] SPF – Sun Protection Factor [medical] SPF – Systems Productifity Facility SPI – Security Parameter Index [computer, networking] SPI – Stateful Packet Inspection [computer, networking, security] SPK – Software Porting Kit [Tiga] SPL – Shakespeare Programming Language [computer, language] SPL – Standard PHP Library [computer, software, PHP] SPL – Sun Public License [computer, software, license] SPM – Session Protocol Machine [OSI] SPN – Spree-Neisse, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) SPS – Sharepoint Portal Server [computer, software, Microsoft] SPS – Speicherprogrammierbare Steuerung [computer science] (DE) SPS – Spy Structure [computer, software, XMLSpy format] SPS – Super-Protonen-Synchrotron [physics, CERN] SPU – Sound Processing Unit [computer, hardware] SPX – Sequenced Packet Exchange [computer, networking, Novell] SQC – Schema Quality Checker [computer, software, XML, IBM product] SQL – Structured Query Language [computer, database] SQT – Siemens Qualifizierung und Training [business] (DE) SRA – Scheinwerfer-Reinigungsanlage [car, technology] (DE) SRB – Strausberg, Brandenburg [car license] (DE) SRC – Source [computer, software, extension] SRD – System Reference Disk [computer, hardware, SCSI] SRG – Schweizer Radio- und Fernsehgesellschaft [company] (CH) SRI – Southern Research Institute, Birmingham, AL [institute] (US) SRI – Stanford Research Institute, Menlo Park, CA [institute] (US) SRM – Security Reference Monitor [computer, Linux] SRM – Specified risk material [medical] SRM – Supplier Relationship Management [business] SRO – Stadtroda, Thüringen [car license] (DE) SRO – Standing Room Only SRS – Shared Registratry System [computer, networking, Internet] SRS – Surround Sound SRT – Secure Request Technology [computer, Brokat] SRV – Stevie Ray Vaughan [person, music] SRZ – Satz-Rechen-Zentrum, Berlin [publishing, company] (DE) SRZ – Systemresponsezeit [computer, software] SSA – Serial Storage Architecture [computer, storage] SSB – Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG [company, transportation] (DE) SSC – SCSI Stream Commands [computer] SSC – Security Subsystem Class [comuter, software, security] SSD – Sample Server Disk [Sony product] SSD – Solid State Disk [computer, storage] SSD – Staatssicherheitsdienst (DDR) SSD – Stahlschiebedach [car, classified ads] (DE) SSE – Steuer-Spar-Erklärung [computer, software, finance. product] (DE) SSF – Seybold San Francisco [conference] SSG – Staff Sergeant [military] (US) SSH – Secure Shell [computer] SSI – Server Side Includes [computer, networking] SSL – Secure Socket Layer [computer] SSM – Super Sonic Motor [photography, Sony] SSN – Space Surveillance Network [group] SSO – Südsüdosten [direction] (DE) SSP – IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy [group] SSP – Serial Storage Protocol [computer, protocol] SSP – System Support Processor [computer, protocol] SSR – Soviet Socialist Republic SSR – Sozialistische Sowjetrepubliken (DE) SSS – Selective Service System SST – Supersonic Transport [physics] SSV – Sommerschlußverkauf (DE) SSW – Schnittstellenwandler (DE) SSW – Südschleswigscher Wählerverband, www.ssw-sh.de [politics, party] (DE) SSW – Südsüdwesten [direction] (DE) STA – Starnberg, Bayern [car license] (DE) STB – Scottish Tourist Board [tourism] (GB) STB – Set-Top Box [telecommunication] STB – Sternberg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) STD – Internet Standard Document, http://www.faqs.org/ [computer, Internet, publishing] STD – Sacrae theologiae doctor (Doctor of Sacred Theology) (Latin) STD – Sexual Transmitted Disease [medicine] STD – Stade, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) STD – Standard STD – State Transition Diagram [computer, database] STD – Subscriber Trunc Dialing STI – Schulung, Training und Information [COBRA-3 scenario] (DE) STL – Standard Template Library [computer, software, GNU] STL – Stollberg, Sachsen [car license] (DE) STM – International Group of Scientific Technical & Medi [group] STM – Science, Technology, Medicine STM – Station Management [computer, networking] STM – Storage Management [computer] STM – Synchrone Transfer Mode [computer, networking] STN – Scientific & Technical Information Network [computer] STN – Super Twisted Nematic [computer, hardware] STP – Scientifically Treated Petroleum [automotive product] STP – Shielded Twisted Pair [computer. hardware] STP – Software through Pictures [computer, software] STP – Standard Temperature and Pressure [medical] STP – Straight Through Processing [computer] STT – Secure Transaction Technology [computer, networking, Visa, Microsoft] STT – Secure Tunnel Transistor [computer, hardware, NEC] STV – Star Trek Voyager STV – stellvertretend (DE) STW – Super-Touren-Wagen [sports] (DE) STX – Start of Text [ASCII] SUB – Substitute [ASCII] SUB – Subtract Binary [computer, command] SÜW – südliche Weinstrasse in Landau, Rheinland-Pfalz [car license] (DE) SUG – Sun User Group [group] SUN – Sunday, Sun. [day] SUP – Supra (above) (Latin) SUR – Shell Update Release [Microsoft] SUV – Sport Utility Vehicles [car] SUX – this sucks... [slang, chat] SVA – Shared Virtual Array [computer, storage] SVA – Shareholder Value Analysis [banking and broking] SVC – ATM Switched Virtual Circuit [computer, networking] SVC – Supervisor Call SVD – Schwulenverband in Deutschland [association] (DE) SVD – Societas Verbi Divini SVG – Scalable Vector Graphics [computer, format] SVI – Slow-Virus-Infektion [medical] (DE) SVN – Subversion [computer, software] SVP – Schweizerische Volkspartei [party] (CH) SVP – Sound and Vision Platform [computer, software] SVP – s’il vous plaît SVR – System V Unix Release [computer, software] SWE – Schönes Wochenende [slang] (DE) SWE – Stadtwerke Erfurt GmbH [company] (DE) SWF – Shockwave Flash [computer, format, Adobe (form. Macromedia)] SWF – Small Web Format [computer, format, Adobe] SWF – Südwestfunk [broadcast, radio] (DE) SWG – Stadtwerke Görlitz AG [company] (DE) SWK – Schlagwortkatalog [bibliography] (DE) SWM – Stadtwerke München [company] (DE) SWR – Südwestrundfunk [broadcast, radio] (DE) SWT – Standard Widget Toolkit [computer, software, IBM product] SYK – systematischer Katalog [bibliography] (DE) SYN – Synchronous [ASCII] SZB – Schwarzenberg, Sachsen [car license] (DE) SZR – Sonderziehungsrecht (DE) TAB – Tabulator [key] TAB – Technical Adisory Board TAC – Terminal Access Controller TAE – Telekommunikationsanschlusseinheit [telecommunication, Telekom] (DE) TAE – TRIS-Acetat-EDTA [chemistry] TAL – Tandem Application Language [computer, language] TAL – Teilnehmeranschlußleitung [telecommunication] (DE) TAL – Transaction Application Language [computer, language] TAL – Typed Assembly Language [computer, language] TAN – Tangens [math] TAN – Total Area Network [computer, networking] TAN – Transaction Number TAN – Transaktionsnummer (DE) TAO – Topics, Associations, Occurrences [computer, XML, XTM] TAO – Track at once [computer, storage] TAP – Theater am Platanenhain (DE) TAR – Tape Archive [computer, UNIX command] TAS – Test and Set an Operand [computer, command] TAS – Tribunal Arbitral du Sport [sports] (FR) TAS – True Airspeed [transportation, flight] TAT – Theater am Turm [culture] (DE) TAZ – die tageszeitung [company] (DE) TBA – Tetra Brik Aseptic [machine, Tetra Pak] (DE) TBA – Tierkörperbeseitigungsanlage [DE] TBA – to be announced [management] TBA – Tribromanisol [chemistry] (DE) TBB – Main-Tauber-Kreis in Tauberbischofsheim, Baden-Wür [car license] (DE) TBC – Texas Bicycle Coalition TBC – Time Board Code TBC – to be confirmed... [slang] TBC – Track Descriptor Block [computer, storage] TBC – Tuberculose [medical] TBD – to be defined... [slang] TBD – to be done... [slang] TBE – TRIS-Borat-EDTA [chemistry] TBI – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation [government] (US) TBI – Traumatic Brain Injury [medical] TBO – Technische Betriebsordnung (DE) TBS – Technologieberatungsstelle [economy, DGB] (DE) TBV – Turn- und Ballsport Verein [sports] (DE) TCA – Trichloracetat [chemistry] (DE) TCC – Transaction Complete Confirmation [banking and broking, signal] TCF – Total Chlorine Free [chemistry] TCG – Trusted Computing Group [computer, group] TCL – Tool Command Language [computer, language] TCM – traditionelle chinesische Medizin [medicine] (DE) TCM – Trellis Code Modulation [math, algorithm] TCN – Transparent Content Negotiation [computer, Internet] TCO – Total Cost of Ownership TCP – TeX Code Page [computer, software, TeX] TCP – Transmission Control Protocol [computer, networking, protocol] TCR – Testchart Reader [computer, hardware, Techkon product] TCS – Touring-Club der Schweiz [association] (CH) TCW – Tauchclub Wiesbaden e.V. [sports, association] (DE) TDC – Tabular Data Control [computer, software, Microsoft] TDC – Transportation Data Channel TDD – Test Driven Development [computer, software] TDD – Time Division Duplex [telecommunication] TDE – Telescript Development Environment [computer] TDG – Telekommunikationsdienstgesetz [government, law] (DE) TDI – Thomson Digital Image TDI – Transport Driver Interface [Microsoft WinNT] TDI – Turbo Diesel Injection [car] TDM – Tausend Deutsche Mark [unit] (DE) TDM – Time Division Multiplexing [computer, networking] TDN – Total Digestible Nutrients TDS – Tape Duplication System [computer, software, storage, ODT product] TDS – Tridion DialogServer [computer, software, CMS, Tridion product] TEC – Thymic Epithelial Cells [bio-chemistry] TED – Technology Entertainment Design [conference] (US) TED – Tele-Dialog [telecommunication] (DE) TEE – Trans-Europa-Express TEF – Test d'évaluation de Français [language] (FR) TEG – Fraunhofer-Technologie-Entwicklungsgruppe [institute] (DE) TEI – Text Encoding Initiative [computer, group] TEK – Traffic Encryption Key [computer, networking] TEL – Telephone TEM – Template File [computer, extension] TEN – Total Environment Network [computer, company] TET – Teterow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) TFC – Tischfussballclub [association, sports] (DE) TFD – Thin Film Diode TFH – Technische Fachhochschule [university] (DE) TFK – Trends for Kids GmbH [company] (DE) TFL – Transport for London [company, transportation] (UK) TFM – TeX Font Metric [computer, software, TeX] TFP – Time for Prints TFT – Thin Film Transistor TGC – Targeted Genetic Conditioning, www.tgcbiomics.de [company, biology] (DE) TGM – Timetable Generation Module [computer, software] TGS – Technogym System [sports, company] TGV – Train `a Grande Vitesse [transportation, train] (FR) TGV – Transportgenehmigungsverordnung (DE) THC – Tetrahydrocannabinol [chemistry, drug] THD – Technische Hochschule Darmstadt (DE) THD – Theologiae Doctor (Doctor of Theology) (Latin) THD – Total Harmonic Distortion [computer, sound] THG – Tetrahydrogestrinon [drug] (DE) THL – Thüringen Landesregierung und Landtag [car license] (DE) THT – Token Holding Time [computer. networking] THW – Technisches Hilfswerk [association] (DE) THX – Thanks [slang, chat] THX – Tomlinson Holman eXperiment [sound system] TIA – Telecommunications Industrie Association [computer, networking, association] TIA – Thanks In Advance [slang] TIA – Transitorische ischämische Attacke [health] (DE) TIB – Technische Informationsbibliothek [library] (DE) TID – Ter in die (Three times a day) [unit] (Latin) TIE – Transmitter Interrupt [computer, signal] TIF – Tag Image File Format [format] TIL – Technical Information Library [computer, Apple] TIM – Trade and Inventory Management [trade and industry] TIP – Terminal Interface Processor [computer, hardware] TIR – ##missing: assumed: Transport International ... TIR – Tirschenreuth, Bayern [car license] (DE) TIS – Trusted Information Systems [computer, company] TKG – Telekommunikationsgesetz [government, law] (DE) TKK – Techniker Krankenkasse [health, insurance] (DE) TKO – Technical Knock-Out [sports, boxing] TKP – Tausender-Kontakt-Preis [marketing] (DE) TKR – Team Knight Raider [tv] TKV – Telekommunikations-Kundenschutzverordnung [government, law] (DE) TLA – Three Letter Acronym [slang] TLB – Translation Lookaside Buffer [computer, hardware] TLC – Tender Loving Care TLC – Transport-, Informatik- und Logistik-Consulting GmbH [company, transportation] (DE) TLD – Top Level Domain [computer, Internet] TLE – Template Extension Language [computer, language] TLI – Transport Layer Interface [computer, networking] TLM – Thüringer Landesmedienanstalt, www.tlm.de [government, broadcasting, media] (DE) TLP – Tageslichtprojektor (DE) TLS – Transport Layer Security [computer, networking, security] TMB – Tetramethylbenzidin [bio-chemistry] (DE) TMC – Traffic Message Channel [telecommunication, transportation] TME – Tivoli Management Environment [computer, software] TME – Transmissible Mink Encephalopathie [medical, disease] TMG – Telemediengesetz [law] (DE) TMN – Telecommunication Management Network [computer] TMN – The Movie Network [company] TMO – Telegraph Money Order TMP – Temporary [extension] TMS – transkranielle Magnetstimulation [health] (DE) TMT – MATERNA GmbH Training-Management Technologies [company] (DE) TMZ – Thirty Mile Zone, tmz.com [publishing] (US) TNB – Telekommunikationsnetzbetreiber [telecommunication] (DE) TNG – The Next Generation [computer, company] TNO – Trans-Neptunian Object [physics] TNP – Théâtre National Populaire [culture] (FR) TNS – Taylor Nelson Sofres [company] (DE) TNS – Transparent Network Substrate (computer,) TNS – Tuesday Night Skating [sports] TNT – Trinitrotoluene (DE) TNV – technische Nachverbrennung [mechanical engineering] (DE) TNX – Thanks [slang, chat] TOC – Table Of Content TOD – Transit-oriented Development [management] TOE – TCP/IP Offload Engine [computer, networking, storage] TÖL – Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Bayern [car license] (DE) TOG – Transactions on Graphics [ACM publication] TOM – Tridion Object Model [computer, software, Tridion] TON – Transactions on Networking [ACM publication] TOP – Tagesordnungspunkt (DE) TOP – Technical and Office Protocol TOP – Topic TOR – The Onion Router [computer, software, Internet] TOS – Top of Stack TOT – Transaction Object Technology [computer, networking, software] TPC – Transaction Processing Performance Council TPI – Tracks Per Inch TPJ – The Perl Journal [computer, software, documentation] TPM – Transaction Processing Monitor [computer, networking, software] TPM – Trusted Platform Module [computer, security] TPO – Travelling Post Office TPO – Turn Power On/Off [slang] TPP – Tausender-Performance-Preis [marketing] (DE) TPS – Thirs Person Shooter [computer, software, games] TPU – True Proof Unit [computer, software, Krause product] TQM – Total Quality Management TRC – Traction Control [cars] TRI – Trinidad [country] TRP – Trapping, Aldus/Liminous TrapWise [file extension] TRT – Token Rotation Time [computer, networking] TSD – Tausend [unit] (DE) TSE – Transmissible Spongiforme Enzephalopathie [medical, disease] TSG – Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel [person] (DE) TSG – Turn- und Sportgemeinschaft (DE) TSH – Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone [medical, bio-chemistry] TSK – ADAC TelematikServiceKit [car, product] (DE) TSL – Template Style Language [computer, language, Bitstream format] TSO – Technical Support Online [computer, Apple] TSO – Time Sharing Option TSO – Time Sharing Option [comuter, software] TSP – Texture and Shading Processor [computer, hardware, PowerVR] TSR – Terminate and Stay Resident TST – Test an Operand [computer, command] TSV – Turnsportverein [association, sports] (DE) TTC – tischtennisclub [association, sports] (DE) TTF – Time To Live [computer, telecommunication] TTF – Timetable Files [computer, format] TTF – True-Type Font [Microsoft/Apple format] TTI – Teaching, Training, and Information [COBRA-3 scenario] TTL – Through The Lens TTL – Time To Live [computer, networking] TTL – Transistor-Transistor Logic [computer, hardware] TTP – Trusted Third Party [business] TTS – Text-to-speech [computer, software] TTS – Transaction Tracking System [computer, software] TTT – Teleteaching and Training [computer] TTT – Titel, Thesen, Tempramente [telecommunication, tv, ARD] (DE) TTU – Telekommunication, Transport and Utilities [management] TTY – Teletype [computer] TTZ – Technologie-Transfer-Zentrum [school/university, technology] (DE) TTZ – Tinnitus Therapie Zentrum [health, company] (DE) TUB – TUB Usually Burns [computer, Internet, Quake] TUC – Technische Universität Clausthal [university] (DE) TUC – Trade Union Congress (GB) TUD – Technische Universität Darmstadt [university] (DE) TUE – Tuesday [day] TÜV – Technischer Überwachungsverein [institute] (DE) TUF – Transmitter Underflow [computer, signal] TUI – Touristik Union International [company, tourism] TUS – Turn- und Sportverein (DE) TUT – Transistor Under Test [electronics] TUT – Tuttlingen, Baden-Württemberg [car license] (DE) TVA – Tennessee Valley Authority [government] (US) TVS – TV Spielfilm [publishing] (DE) TVT – thermische Verfahrenstechnik (DE) TWA – Trans World Airlines [company] TWE – Test of Written English TWF – Technisch-Wissenschaftliches Forum (DE) TWG – Technical Work Group TWI – Treadwear Indicator [car] TWS – The White Stripes [band, music] TWT – Traveling Wave Tube [electronics] TXC – Triton Xcellerated Controller [computer, hardware, Intel] TXT – Text Document [computer, format, extension] UAA – Universally Administered Address [computer, networking] UAC – User Account Control [computer, security, Microsoft] UAP – Universal Availability of Publication [computer, publishing] UAP – User Agent Profiling [computer, software, sevenval product] UAR – United Arabic Republic UAS – Unter Aller Sau [slang] (DE) UAS – Upper Address Strobe [computer, signal] UAT – User Acceptance Test [software] UBA – Umweltbundesamt [government] (DE) UBB – Ultimate Bulletin Board [computer, Internet] UBB – Usedomer Bäderbahn [company, transportation] (DE) UBC – Union of the Baltic Cities [organization] UBE – Unsolicited Bulk E-Mail [computer, Internet, spam] UBR – Unassigned Bit Rate [computer, networking] UBR – Unfocused Boss Rambling [Dilbert, slang] UCA – Under Cover Addition [publshing] UCB – University of California at Berkeley [university] (US) UCD – Use Case Diagram [computer, programming] UCE – Unsolicited Commercial E-Mail [computer, Internet, spam] UCI – Union Cycliste Internationale [sports, association] UCL – University College London [school/university] (UK) UCN – Urban Cool Network [computer, Internet, company] (US) UCO – Unstructured Complex Object UCR – Under Color Removal [publishing] UCR – Unsolicited Commercial E-Mail [computer, Internet] UCS – Uniform Chromaticity Scale [CIE] UCS – Univentions Corporate Server [computer, software, Univention product] UCS – Universal Character Set [computer] UCS – Universal Computer Science UDA – Universal Data Access [computer, protocol] UDC – Usage Data Collector [computer, software, Eclipse] UDF – Universal Disc Format [computer, storage, OSTA] UDF – Unshielded Developers Forum [consortium] UDF – User Defined Functions [computer, software] UDK – Universelle Dezimalklassifikation [bibliography] (DE) UDP – User Datagram Protocol [computer, networking, protocol] UDS – Unfalldatenspeicher [transportation, car] (DE) UDT – User Defined Type [computer, software] UEG – untere Eingriffsgrenze [production, quality management] (DE) UEG – untere Explosionsgrenze [production] (DE) UEM – Ückermünde, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) UEN – United European Nations UFA – Universum Film-AG [company] (DE) UFO – Unbekanntes Flugobjekt (DE) UFO – United Functions and Objects [computer, language] UFO – Unknown Flying Object UFR – Unterfranken [region] (DE) UFS – Unix File System [computer, software, storage] UFZ – Umweltforschungszentrum Leipzig-Halle [institute] (DE) UGC – User Generated Content [publishing, Internet] UGS – Univentions Groupware Server [computer, software, Univention product] UHF – Ultra high Frequency [physics] UHF – Ultrahigh Frequency [physics] UID – Unique Identifier [computer, database] UID – User Identifier [computer, UNIX] UIL – User Interface Language [computer, language] UIM – USB Interface Module [computer, hardware] UIN – Universal Internet Number [computer, Internet] UIP – United International Pictures [company] UKE – Universitätskrankenhaus Eppendorf, Hamburg (DE) UKR – Ukraina [country] UKR – Universitätsklinikum Regensburg [medicine] (DE) UKT – Universitätsklinik Tübingen [university] (DE) UKV – Union Krankenversicherung [company] (DE) UKW – Ultrakurzwelle [physics] (DE) ULA – Deutscher Führungskräfteverband, www.ula.de [association, management, trade and industry] (DE) ULA – Uncommitted Logic Array ULA – Union der Leitenden Angestellten [group] (DE) ULD – Unabhängiges Landeszentrum für Datenschutz Schleswig-Holstein [group] (DE) ULP – Upper Layer Protocol [protocol] ULR – Unabhängige Landesanstalt für Rundfunk und neue Medien, www.ulr.de [government, broadcasting, media] (DE) UMA – Unified/Uniform Memory Architecture/Access [computer] UMA – Upper Memory Area [computer, Microsoft] UMB – Upper Memory Block [computer] UMI – University Microfilm International [bibliography, company] UMI – User MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) Interface [computer, networking] UML – Unified Modeling Language [computer, language] UMN – University of Minnesota [school/university] (US) UMP – Uninsured Motorist Protection [insurance] UMS – Universal Military Simulator UNC – Universal Naming Convention [computer] UNI – Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione [organization] (IT) UNI – Universität, Uni (DE) UNI – User to Network Interface [computer, networking] UNO – United Nations Organization [organization] UNU – United Nations University [UN organization] UPC – Universal Product Code [trade and industry] UPC – Usage Parameter Control [computer, networking] UPD – User-Parameterdaten [computer, finance] (DE) UPE – unverbindliche Preisempfehlung [trade and industry] (DE) UPI – United Press International [company, publishing] UPM – User Profile Management [IBM product] UPN – Umgekehrte Polnische Notation [math] (DE) UPS – Uninterruptible Power Supply [computer, hardware] UPS – United Parcel Service [company] UPU – Universal Postal Union [UN organization] URI – Uniform Resource Identifier [computer] URL – Uniform Resource Locator [computer] URM – Unbegrenzte Registermaschine (DE) URN – Uniform Resource Number/Name [computer] URV – Union Reiseversicherung [insurance, company] (DE) URZ – Universitätsrechenzentrum [university, computer] (DE) USA – United States Army [military] (US) USA – United States of America USB – Universal Savings Bank [company] USB – Universal Serial Bus [computer, bus, Intel] USB – University of California, Berkeley [university] (US) USB – Useless Serial Bus [slang] USD – United States Dollars [currency] USG – Universal Subscriber Gateway [computer, telecommunication] USG – Unix Support Group [computer, group] USG – Unterhaltssicherungsgesetz [law] (DE) USL – Unix System Laboratories [computer, company] USM – Ultra Sonic Motor [photography, Canon] USM – Ultraschallmotor [photography, Canon] (DE) USN – United States Navy [military] (US) USO – United Service Organization [organization] USP – Unique Selling Proposition USP – United States Pharmacopeia (US) USP – US Pharmacopia [medical, chemical] (US) USR – Unix System Resources [computer, storage, Unix] USR – User [computer] USS – Ulead Smart Saver [computer, software, Ulead] USS – United States Ship [military] (US) UST – Umsatzsteuer [trade and industry] (DE) USV – Unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung (DE) USW – und so weiter (DE) UTA – Umweltschutz-technischer Assistent (DE) UTC – Universal Time Coordinate [time] UTF – UCS Transformation Format [computer, software] UTF – Unicode Translation Format [computer, format] UTM – Universal Transverse Mercator UTP – Unshielded Twisted Pair [computer, hardware] UTS – Unter-Tisch-Server [computer, slang] (DE) UUP – Ulster Unionist Party [party] (IE) UUX – UNIX-to-UNIX-execute, uux [computer, software] UVA – und viele andere (DE) UVD – Unteroffizier vom Dienst [military] (DE) UVF – Umlandverbund Frankfurt [association] (DE) UVM – und vieles mehr (DE) UVP – Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung (DE) UVP – Unique Value Proposition [management] UVP – Unverbindliche Preisempfehlung (DE) UWB – Ultra Wide Band [computer, networking] UWG – Gesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb [law] (DE) UWM – Universal Window Manager [computer, software] UWT – Gesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb [law] (DE) UZS – Uhrzeigersinn (DE) VAE – Vereinigte Arabische Emirate (DE) VAG – Volkswagen-Audi Gruppe (DE) VAG – VRML Author Group VAN – Value Added Network [computer, networking, EDI] VAP – Valued-added Process [computer, networking] VAR – Value Added Reseller VAR – Variable [computer, software] VAT – Value Added Tax (GB) VAT – Vertical Axis Turbine [mechanical engineering] VAT – Video Audio Tool [computer, software] VAT – Virtual Allocation Table [computer, storage] VAX – Virtual Address Extender [computer] VBA – Visual Basic for Applications [computer, software, Microsoft] VBD – Verband der Bayerischen Druckindustrie e.V. [association] (DE) VBE – VGA Standard BIOS Extensions [computer, software] VBG – Verwaltungs-Berufsgenossenschaft, www.vbg.de [government, organization] (DE) VBG – Very Big Grin [slang, chat] VBI – Vertical Blank Interval [broadcasting] VBL – Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (DE) VBN – Vemittelndes Breitbandnetz [telecommunication] (DE) VBR – Variable Bit Rate [computer, networking] VBS – Verteiltes Betriebssystem [computer, software] (DE) VBS – Visual Basic Script [computer, file format, Microsoft] VBU – Vereinigung deutscher Biotechnologie-Unternehmen [group] (DE) VBX – Visual Basic Extensions [computer, software, Microsoft] VBZ – Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich [company, transportation] (CH) VCC – Virtual Channel Connection [computer, networking] VCC – Voucher-less cheque collection [banking and broking] VCD – Verkehrsclub Deutschland [association] (DE) VCD – Virtual Communications Driver [computer, software] VCI – Virtual Channel Identifier [computer, networking] VCL – Virtual Channel Link [computer, networking] VCL – Visual Component Library [computer, software, Borland product] VCM – Virtual Channel Module [computer, hardware] VCO – Voltage Controlled Oscillator [electronics] VCP – Verband Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder e.V. [association] (DE) VCR – Video Cassette Recorder [home electronic, video] VCR – Voluntary Conten Rating [computer, software, SolidOak] VCS – Visual Computing System [computer, hardware, Nvidia] VDA – Verband der Automobilindustrie [organization, transportation] (DE) VDC – Virtual Desktop Controller [computer, software, Solid Ice] VDC – Virtual Device Koordinates [computer] VDC – Visual Development Center [computer, software, BroadVision product] VDD – Verein Deutscher Druckingenieure e.V. [association] (DE) VDD – Virtual Device Driver VDE – Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker e.V. [association] (DE) VDF – Variable Data File/Field [extension] VDH – Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen, www.vdh.de [association] (DE) VDH – vor der Höhe (DE) VDI – Verein Deutscher Ingenieure [association] (DE) VDI – Virtual Device Interface [computer] VDK – Verband der Kriegsbeschädigten, Kriegshinterbliebe [association] (DE) VDM – Verband Deutscher Makler [immovables, association] (DE) VDM – Verbi Divini Minister (CH) VDM – Virtual DOS Machine [computer] VDN – Verband der Druckindustrie Nordrhein [publishing, organization] (DE) VDN – Verband der Druckindustrie Nordrhein e.V. [association] (DE) VDO – Vereinigte Deuta OTA, www.vdo.de [company] (DE) VDP – Verband Deutscher Papierfabriken (DE) VDP – Video Display Chipset [computer, hardware] VDS – Verband Deutscher Studentenschaften (DE) VDS – Verein Deutsche Sprache e.V. http://www.vds-ev.de [association] (DE) VDS – Video Distribution System [computer, video, protocol] VDT – Verband Deutscher Techniker [association] (DE) VDU – Visual Display Unit [computer, hardware] VDV – Vereinigung der Vertragsfußballspieler [association, sports] (DE) VDV – Vorbestellte Dauerwählverbindung [computer, networking] (DE) VDZ – Verband Deutscher Zeitungs- und Zeitschriftenverle [association] (DE) VEA – Bundesverband der Energieabnehmer e.V., www.vea.de [association] (DE) VEB – Volkseigener Betrieb (DDR) VEC – Vechta, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) VEM – Virtuelles Emissionshaus, http://www.going-public.de/ [company, banking and broking] (DE) VER – Verden/Aller, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) VET – Virtual Environment Technology [computer, software] VFA – Verein zur Förderung der Auerochsenzucht e.V. [association] (DE) VFA – Verwaltungsfachangestellte [management] (DE) VFB – Verein für Ballsport [association, sports] (DE) VFD – Verified Free Distribution [computer, software] VFD – Volunteer Fire Department VFF – voll früh Feierabend [slang] (DE) VFL – Verein für Leibesübungen [sports] (DE) VFS – Virtual File System [computer, networking, storage] VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars [military] (US) VFW – Video for Windows [computer, software] VFW – Vorführwagen [car, classified ads] (DE) VFX – Visual Effects VGA – Video Graphics Array [computer, hardware, IBM] VGF – Verband Geschlosse Fonds e.V. [association, banking and broking] (DE) VGL – vergleiche (DE) VGR – Volkswirtschaftliche Gesamtrechnung (DE) VHB – Verhandlungsbasis [classified ads] (DE) VHF – Vertical Horizontal Filter [banking and broking, charts] VHF – Very High Frequency [physics] VHS – Verhandlungssache [classified ads] (DE) VHS – Video Home System [home electronic, video] VHS – Virtual Health Strore [company] (US) VHS – Volkshochschule (DE) VIA – Virtual Interface Architecture [computer, networking] VIB – Verband der Ingenieur-Beamten in Bayern e.V. [association] (DE) VIB – Verliebt in Berlin [tv, SAT1] (DE) VIB – Video-Interaktions-Begleitung [media] (DE) VIE – Viersen, Nordrhein-Westfalen [car license] (DE) VIM – Vendor-Independent Messaging/Mail [computer, software] VIP – Vakuumisolationspaneele [product] (DE) VIP – Variable Information Printing [Barco product] VIP – Versatile Internet Platform [computer, software, Internet, Gauss product] VIP – Very Important Person [slang] VIP – Video Interface Port [computer, hardware] VIS – Virtual Instruction Set [Sun] VKA – Verband kommunaler Aktionäre [association] (DE) VKE – Verband der Vertriebsfirmen Kosmetischer Erzeugnisse e.V. [association] (DE) VKE – Verband Kunststofferzeugende Industrie, www.vke.de [organisation] (DE) VKE – Vertrauenskreis Elektro-Handwerk und -Fachhandel GmbH [company] (DE) VKF – Verkaufsförderung [trade] (DE) VKI – Verteilte Künstliche Intelligenz [computer] (DE) VLA – Very Large Array [physics] (US) VLA – Veterinary Laboratories Agencies, Weybridge [institute] (UK) VLB – Verzeichnis lieferbarer Bücher [bibliography] (DE) VLC – Variable Length Code VLF – Very Large Format VLF – Very Low Frequency [physics] VLI – Variable Length Integer VLM – Virtual Loadable Module [computer, networking, Novell] VLP – Value License Program [computer, software, Symantec] VLR – Verbandes Lokaler Rundfunk [association, broadcasting] (DE) VLT – Very Large Telescope [physics, optics, ESO] VMB – Video Memory Buffer [computer, hardware] VMI – ##missing, assumed: Video ... Interface [computer, hardware] VML – Vector Markup Language [computer, format, XML, Microsoft/Macromedia] VMM – Virtual Machine Manager [computer, OS/2] VMS – Virtual Memory System [DEC operating system] VMS – Voice Mail System VNA – Visiting Nurse Association [association] (US) VNC – Virtual Network Computing [computer, software] VND – Video and Networking Division [Tektronix] VOB – Verdingungsordnung Bund (DE) VOB – Video Objects [audio/video] VOD – Video-on-Demand [telecommunication] VÖZ – Verband Österreichischer Zeitungsherausgeber und Z [group] (AT) VOI – Verband Optische Informationssysteme [association] (DE) VOI – Verband Organisations- und Informationssysteme e.V. www.voi.de [association] (DE) VOL – Verdingungsordnung Land (DE) VON – Voice/Video Over the Net [computer, telecommunication, association] VON – Vomeronasales Organ [biology] (DE) VOR – Very high frequency Omnidirectional Radio range [physics] VOR – VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range [transportation, flight] VOW – Verkehrsverbund Ostwestfalen [transportation, bus/train] (DE) VPB – Verband Deutscher Bauherren [DE] (immovables) VPC – Virtual Path Connection [computer, networking] VPE – Verpackungseinheit (DE) VPE – Video Port Extension [computer, hardware, Microsoft] VPI – Virtual Path Identifier [computer, networking] VPM – Virtual Parallel Machine [computer] VPN – Virtual Private Network [computer, networking, Microsoft] VPO – Virtual Projection Origin [computer] VPO – Volume Purchase Option [computer, software, Lotus] VPP – Velux Profi Planer [computer, software, Velux product] (DE) VPP – Volume Purchase Plan [Adobe] VPS – Variable Print Sepcification [publishing, format, Scitex] VPT – Volume Price Trend [banking and broking, charts] VPX – Video Pixel [computer, hardware] VRC – Viewing Reference Coordinate [graphics] VRD – Virtual Reality Display [computer, hardware, HITL product] VRD – Virtual Retina Display [computer, hardware] VRM – Verkehrsverbund Rhein Mosel [transportation, company] (DE) VRM – Visitor Relationship Management [computer, Internet, Software, NetIQ product] VRP – Viewing Reference Point [graphics] VRR – Verkehrsverbund Rhein/Ruhr [transportation, bus/train] (DE) VRS – Verkehrsverbund Rhein/Siegen [transportation, bus/train] (DE) VRT – Vulnerability Research Team [security, Sourcefire] VSA – Virtual Server Architecture VSA – Virtual Storage Access VSB – Verein für studentische Belange [association] (DE) VSC – Vehicle Stability Control [cars] VSF – Verband der Softwareindustrie Deutschlands e.V. [association, computer,] VSF – Verbund Selbstverwalteter Fahrradbetriebe [association] (DE) VSF – Virtual File System [computer] VSI – Fachgruppe Verläßliche IT-Systeme der GI [group] (DE) VSL – Visual Shading Language [computer, language] VSP – Linux Virtual Server Project [computer, software] VSS – Visual Source Save [computer, software, Microsoft product] VST – Vermittlungsstelle [telecommunication] (DE) VST – Virtual Studio Technology [computer, software, Steinberg] VST – VLT Survey Telescope [physics, optics, ESO] VSW – Verein für Sicherheit in der Wirtschaft e.V. [trade and industry, association] (DE) VTL – Virtual Tape Library [computer, storage] VTO – Vertical Take-Off VTO – Video Theresa Orlowski [company] (DE) VTP – Virtual Terminal Protocol VTR – Videotape Recorder VTS – Virtual Terminal Service VTS – Virtual Touch Screen [computer, hardware/software, Siemens] VUE – Visual User Environment [computer, software, HP] VUP – Very Unimportant Person [slang] VVA – Vereinigte Verlagsanstalten GmbH [company] (DE) VVB – Vereinigte Volksbank eG [company] (DE) VVD – Volkswagen Versicherungsdienst [insurance, company] (DE) VVF – Vesico Vaginal Fistel [medical] VVG – Versicherungsvertragsgesetzes [insurance, law] (DE) VVG – Viersener Verkehrs-GmbH [company, transportation, bus/train] (DE) VVK – Vorverkauf (DE) VVP – Volkswagen Versicherungs Dienst [company] (DE) VVT – Vapeur Val-de-Travers [transportation, association] (FR) VVW – Verlag Versicherungswirtschaft e.V. [company] (DE) VWA – Verwaltungs- und Wirtschaftsakademie Duisberg [company] (DE) VWD – Vereinigte Wirtschaftsdienste GmbH [company] (DE) VWL – Volkswirtschaftslehre (DE) VWZ – Verweilzeit [computer, software] VXD – ##missing, assumed: Video ... Driver [computer, hardware] W&V – Werben und Verkaufen [magazine] (DE) W3C – World Wide Web Consortium [group, Internet] WAC – Women's Army Corps [military] (US) WAE – Wireless Application Environment [computer, telecommunication] WAF – Warendorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen [car license] (DE) WAF – Web Application Firewall [computer, software, security, Internet] WAF – Women in the Air Force [military] (US) WAG – Wertausgleich [car, classified ads] (DE) WAG – Wild Ass Guess [slang, chat] WAI – Web Accessability Initiative [computer, Internet, W3C] WAI – Web Application Interface [computer, Internet] WAN – Wide Area Network [computer. networking] WAO – Warteschlange der ablaufbereiten Objekte [computer] (DE) WAP – Wireless Application Protocol [computer, protocol] WAR – Web Archive [computer, archive] WAS – Web Application Security [computer, Internet, security] WAS – Web Application Server [computer, software, Oracle, SAP] WAS – Windows Activation Service [computer, software, Microsoft] WAV – Waveform Audio [extension] WAZ – Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung [company, newspaper] (DE) WBA – World Boxing Association [association, sports, boxing] WBC – White Blood Cells [medical] WBC – World Boxing Council [organization, sports, boxing] WBI – Web Browser Intelligence [computer, software, IBM product] WBI – Wiener Börse Index [banking and broking] (AT) WBL – Wissengemeinschaft Blaue Liste [group] (DE) WBO – World Beauty Organisation [organization] WBO – World Boxing Organization [organization, sport, boxing] WBR – Warner Bros. Records, http://www.wbr.com [music, company] (US) WBS – Worbis, Thüringen [car license] (DE) WBT – Web-based Training [computer, software, Internet] WCC – World Council of Churches WCE – Write Cache Enable [computer] WCF – Windows Communication Foundation [computer, software, Microsoft] WCG – World Cyber Games [computer, gaming] WCM – Web Content Management [computer, software, Internet] WDA – Werdau, Sachsen [car license] (DE) WDG – Web Design Group [computer, Internet, group] WDK – Web Development Kit [computer, software, Internet, Documentum] WDM – Wavelength Division Multiplexing [computer, hardware, networking] WDM – Win32 Driver Model [computer, software, Microsoft] WDP – Wireless Datagram Protocol [computer, protocol] WDR – Westdeutscher Rundfunk [company] (DE) WDS – Windows Deployment Service [computer, software, Microsoft] WEC – Web Extender Client [computer, Internet, Microsoft] WED – Wednesday, Wed. [day] WEF – World Economic Forum [group] WEG – Wohneigentümergemeinschaft (DE) WEG – Wohnungseigentumsgesetz [law, government] (DE) WEL – Welteislehre (DE) WEN – Weiden/Oberpfalz, Bayern [car license] (DE) WEP – Welternährungsprogramm [WFP UN organization] (DE) WEP – Windows Exit Procedure [computer, software] WES – Wesel in Mörs, Nordrhein-Westfalen [car license] (DE) WEU – Westeuropäische Union [union] (DE) WFG – Wachstums- und Beschäftigungsförderungsgesetz [law] (DE) WFG – Wait for Graph [computer] WFM – Wasserforschung Mainz GmbH [company] (DE) WFM – Wired for Management [computer, hardware, Intel] WFP – World Food Programme [UN organization] WFS – Web Feature Service [computer, software, Internet] WFS – Wegfahrsperre [car, classified ads] (DE) WFW – Windows for Workgroups [Microsoft product] WGA – Wertgutachten [car, classified ads] (DE) WGA – Windows Genuine Advantage [computer, software, Microsoft] WGA – Writers Guild of America [guild] (US) WGS – World Geodatic System WHB – Werkstatthandbuch [car, classified ads] (DE) WHI – Women's Health Initiative (http://www.whi.org) [organisation] WHO – World Health Organization [UN organization] WHR – Watt-Hour [unit] WHU – Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführu [university] (DE) WHV – Wilhelmshaven, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) WHY – Wally Hermès Yachts [company, transportation] (FR) WIA – Wounded In Action [military] (US) WIB – Westdeutsche ImmobilienBank [banking and broking, company] (DE) WIC – Wavelet Image Compression [computer, math, algorithm] WIL – Bernkastel-Wittlich/Mosel, Rheinland-Pfalz [car license] (DE) WIM – Windows Image [computer, software, Microsoft Windows] WIN – Windoof [computer, software, Microsoft product] WIN – Wissenschaftsnetzwerk des DFN [computer, networking] (DE) WIP – Wissenschaftlerintegrationsprogramm [government] (DE) WIP – Work In Progress [publishing] WIS – Wismar/Landkreis, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) WIZ – Wizard File [computer, extension] WKA – Warburger Klischee-Anstalt GmbH [company] (DE) WKB – Well Known Binary [computer, format] WKI – Fraunhofer-Institut für Holzforschung, Wilhelm-Kla [institute] (DE) WKN – Wertpapier-Kenn-Nummer [business, banking+brokerage] (DE) WKT – Well Known Text [computer, format] WKW – Wer kennt wen? www.wkw.de [computer, website, social network] (DE) WKZ – Währungskennzeichen [banking and broking] (DE) WLG – Wolgast/Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) WLL – Wireless Local Loop [telecommunication] WLM – Workload Manager [computer, software] WLO – Windows Library for OS/2 [computer, software, Microsoft] WMF – Windows Meta File [Microsoft format, extension] WMF – Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik [company] (DE) WMI – Windows Management Interface [computer, software, Microsoft] WML – Wireless Markup Language [computer, language, XML, telecommunication] WMO – World Meteorological Organization [UN organization] WMP – Windows Media Player [computer, software, Microsoft product] WMS – Web Map Service [computer, software, Internet] WMS – Wolmirstedt, Sachsen [car license] (DE) WND – St. Wendel, Saarland [car license] (DE) WNW – Westnordwesten [direction] (DE) WOA – Wacken Open Air [music, festival] (DE) WOA – WebObject Application [computer, software, NeXT] WOB – Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) WOD – WebObject Definition [computer, format, NeXT] WOF – Warrant of Fitness [car] (NZ) WOM – World of Music [company] WOS – WebObject Script [computer, format, NeXT] WOS – World of Sex [company] (DE) WOW – Windows On Win32 [computer, software] WOW – World of Warcraft [computer, game] WOZ – Steve Wozniak [person] WPA – Waterless Printing Association [association] WPC – Wearable Personal Computer [computer, hardware] WPD – Windows Printer Description [computer] WPD – WordPerfect Document [computer, file extension] WPF – Windows Presentation Foundation [computer, software, Microsoft] WPG – WordPerfect Graphic [computer, format] WPM – Words Per Minute [unit] WPP – Web Presence Provider [computer, Internet] WPS – Workplace Shell [IBM OS/2] WPU – Wahlpflichtunterricht [school/university] (DE) WRB – Web Request Broker [computer, software, Oracle] WRN – Walderholungsverband Rhein-Nahe [group] (DE) WRN – Waren/Müritz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [car license] (DE) WRT – with respect to WSF – Weissenfels, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) WSI – Web Service Interoperability http://www.ws-i.org [computer, software, standardisation] WSJ – Wall Street Journal, www.wsj.com [publishing] (US) WSP – Wireless Session Protocol [computer, protocol] WSS – Web Services Security [computer, security] WSS – Wide Screen Signalling [audio/video] WST – Ammerland in Westerstede, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) WSV – Winterschlußverkauf (DE) WSW – Weisswasser, Sachsen [car license] (DE) WSW – Westsüdwesten [direction] (DE) WTA – Wireless Telephony Application [computer, telecommunication] WTA – Womens Tennis Association [sports, association] WTC – World Trade Center [building] (US) WTC – World Triathlon Corporation [sports, company] WTF – What the fuck [slang, chat] WTH – What The Hell [slang, chat] WTI – West Texas Intermediate [company] (US) WTK – World Toolkit [computer, software, Sense8 product] WTL – Weiterleitung [computer, email] (DE) WTM – Wittmund, Niedersachsen [car license] (DE) WTO – World Trade Organisation [UN organization] WTR – Wissenschaftlich-Technischer Rat [management] (DE) WTW – Wissenschaftlich-Technische Werkstätten GmbH & Co. KG [company] (DE) WUG – Weissenburg-Gunzenhausen, Bayern [car license] (DE) WUK – Welt-Umwelt-Kunde [school/university] (DE) WUN – Wunsiedel, Bayern [car license] (DE) WUR – Wurzen, Sachsen [car license] (DE) WUZ – Westfälisches Umwelt Zentrum [ecological] (DE) WVD – Westdeutsche Verlags- und Druckerei GmbH [company, publishing] (DE) WVG – Windows Vector Graphics [computer, format, Windows] WVO – Warschauer Vertragsorganisation [organization] (DE) WVZ – Wasserversorgung Zürich [company] (CH) WWE – World Wrestling Entertainment [sports, entertainment] WWF – World Wide Fund for Nature [organization, nature] WWF – World Wrestling Federation [organization] WWJ – WorldWideJobs [computer, Internet, product] WWS – Warenwirtschaftssystem [computer, software] (DE) WWU – Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität [school/university] (DE) WWU – Wirtschafts- und Währungsunion [trade and industry] (DE) WWU – World Wok Union [sports, fun] (DE) WWW – Weltweites Warten [slang] (DE) WWW – World Wide Waiting [slang] WWW – World Wide Web [computer, Internet] WZB – Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung gG [company] (DE) WZL – Wanzleben, Sachsen-Anhalt [car license] (DE) X3D – Extensible 3D [computer, graphics, language] XBL – Extensible Binding Language [computer, language, XML] XBM – ##missing, assumed: eXtended BitMap [computer, format] XBS – Xerox Business Center [company, publishing] XCA – Express Communications Architecture [computer, software, Oracle] XDK – XML Developer's Toolkit [computer, software, XML] XDR – eXtended/eXternal Data Representation XES – Xerox Engineering Systems [company] (DE) XFN – XHTML Friends Network [computer, format] XFS – eXtended File System [computer, storage, SGI] XGA – eXtented Graphics Array [IBM] XHD – eXtended Hard Disk [computer, hardware, Nomaïs product] XHR – XMLHttpRequest [computer, software, Internet] XID – eXchange Information [computer, signal] XIE – X Imaging Extension [computer, software] XLL – eXtensible Linking Language [computer, language, XML] XLS – Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet [computer, software, format, Microsoft] XMI – XML Metadata Interchange [computer, software, XML] XMI – XTendbus Multibus Interface [computer, hardware] XML – eXtensible Markup Language [computer, format, Internet] XML – X-Men Legends [computer, game] XMS – eXtended Memory Specification [computer, hardware] XOR – eXclusive Or [logic] XOS – eXperimental Operating System [computer, software] XOS – Xylan Operating System [computer, software] XPG – X/Open Portability Guide [computer] XPP – Xml Pull Parser [software, Java, XML] XPR – Quark XPress Document [Quark format] XRI – Extensible Resource Identifier [computer, Internet] XRX – XForms, REST, XQuery [computer, Internet, software] XSD – XML Schema Definition [computer, software, XML] XSL – eXtensible Style Language [computer, language, XML, Internet] XSU – XML Schema Update Tool [computer, software, XML] XSV – XML Schema Validator [computer, software, XML, Open Source] XTC – Extacy [drug] XTF – Exchange Trading Funds (ETF) [banking and broking] XTM – XML Topic Map [computer, XML, format] XTP – XPress Transfer Protocol [computer, protocol] XUL – XML-based User Interface Language [computer, Internet, language] XVI – XTendbus VMEbus Interface [computer] XWD – X Window Dump [computer, format] XXL – eXtra, eXtra Large [unit] XXS – eXtra, eXtra Small [unit] XYY – CIE color space XYZ – CIE color space Y2K – Year 2000 [slang] YAA – Yet Another Addition [slang] YAV – Yet Another Validator [computer, software, Internet, JavaScript] YBD – Yankee Book Peddler [company] (US) YCC – color space YCC – Your Concept Car [Volvo, car] YES – Yield Enhanced Securities [computer] YES – Young European Save YFU – Youth For Understanding [organisation] YIQ – US color space (Y: luminance, U and V: chrominance YIS – Yamaichi Information Systems Co., Ltd. [company] (JP) YOB – Year Of Birth YSL – Yves Saint Laurent [person] (FR) YST – Yukon Standard Time [time] YUV – European color space (Y: luminance, U and V: chrom ZAD – Zentralstelle für die Ausbildung im Detektivgewerb (DE) ZAI – Zero Administration Initiative [computer] ZAK – Zero Administration Kit [computer, software, Microsoft] ZAM – Zambia [country] ZAM – Zentralinstitut für Angewandte Mathematik, Forschungszentrum Jülich [insitute] (DE) ZAS – Zeitung am Sonntag, ZaS, Freiburg [publishing] (DE) ZAV – Zentralstelle für Arbeitsvermittlung [government] (DE) ZAW – Zentralverband der deutschen Werbewirtschaft e.V. [marketing, association] (DE) ZBM – Zentralbibliothek der Medizin [library] (DE) ZBS – Zentrum für Bild- und Signalverarbeitung e.V., Ilm [association] (DE) ZBV – Zur besonderen Verwendung [military] (DE) ZDA – Zu Den Akten [slang] (DE) ZDB – Zeitschriften-Datenbank [bibliography] (DE) ZDF – Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen [broadcast, company] (DE) ZDH – Zentralverband des Deutschen Handwerks [trade and industry] (DE) ZDK – Zentralkommittee der Deutschen Katholiken [union] (DE) ZDK – Zentralverband des Deutschen Kraftfahrzeuggewerbes [organization, transportation] (DE) ZDM – Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland [organization, religion] (DE) ZEB – Zeiterfassungsbogen (DE) ZEN – Zuschauen, Entspannen, Nachdenken [television] (DE) ZEW – Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung, Mann [trade and industry, company] (DE) ZGB – Zentrale Ausgleichsstelle [government] (CH) ZGB – Zivilgesetzbuch [government, law] (CH) ZGK – Zusatzgemeinkosten [management] (DE) ZIA – Zentrale Intelligenz Agentur [company] (DE) ZIB – Konrad-Zuse-Zentrum für Informationstechnik [institute, computer] (DE) ZIM – Zentrum für Interaktive Medien e.V., Köln [association] (DE) ZIP – Compressed File [extension] ZIP – Zone Improvement Plan ZIS – Zeitschrifteninformationsservice [publishing] (DE) ZIS – Zentrale Informationsstelle Sporteinsätze [government] (DE) ZIS – Zentrale Informationsstelle Sucht [government] (DE) ZIT – Zentrum für interdisziplinäre Technikforschung (DE) ZKA – Zentraler Kreditausschuß [group] (DE) ZKA – Zollkriminalamt (DE) ZKB – Zimmer, Küche, Bad [classified ads, immovables] (DE) ZKB – Zürcher Kantonalbank [company, banking and broking] (CH) ZKL – Zugriffskontrolliste [computer, database] (DE) ZKM – Zentrum für Kunst und Medientechnologie Karlsruhe [association] (DE) ZMO – Zentrum Moderner Orient, www.zmo.de [research] (DE) ZMV – Zytomegalievirus [biology, health] (DE) ZND – Zeitnachrichtendienst [literature] (DE) ZNS – Zentrales Nervensystem [medical] (DE) ZPG – Zero Population Growth ZPO – Zivilprozeßordnung (DE) ZPR – Zentrum für Paralleles Rechnen, Universität zu Köl [university] (DE) ZSG – Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft [company, transportation] (CH) ZST – Zustand [classified ads] (DE) ZTR – Zentner [unit] (DE) ZUK – Zentrum für Umwelt und Kultur [business] (DE) ZUM – Zentrum für Umweltschutz und Management [ecological, business] (DE) ZVE – zu versteuerndes Einkommen (DE) ZVK – Zentraler Venen Katheder [medical] (DE) ZVK – Zusatzversorgungskasse (DE) ZVS – Zentralstelle zur Vergabe von Studienplätzen [government] (DE) ZVT – Zahlungsverkehrsterminal [banking and broking, hardware] (DE) ZVV – Zürcher Verkehrsverbund [company, transportation] (CH) ZWS – Zero Wait State ZWS – zirkulierenden Wirbelschicht (DE) ZYX – Zyxel Modem [computer, hardware]
YAAS Historie
- 13.04.2018: simplify...
- 04.01.2008: Relaunch von yaas.de auf Basis YAML (mit Dank an Dirk Jesse!)
- 08.04.2005: 5.000 Abkürzungen in der Sammlung
- 1999: Umstellung auf Datenbank und PHP
- 1997: Beginn der Sammlung und Veröffentlichung im Internet