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1. An early system on the IBM 702. [Listed in CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959)]. 2. A real-time language. ['A Communication Abstraction Mechanism and its Verification', N. Francez et al, Sci Comp Prog 6(1):35-88 (1986)]. (1994-12-01)
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(language) A program written in a scripting language, but see Ousterhout's dichotomy. (1999-02-22)
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[typefaces] Script typefaces are based upon the varied and often fluid stroke created by handwriting. They are organized into highly regular formal types similar to cursive writing and looser, more casual scripts. == Formal scripts == A majority of formal scripts are based upon the letterfor...
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[Unicode] In Unicode, a script is a collection of letters and other written signs used to represent textual information in one or more writing systems. Some scripts support one and only one writing system and language, for example, Armenian. Other scripts support many different writing syste...
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George Stephenson (9 June 1781 – 12 August 1848) was an English mechanical engineer who designed the famous and historically important steam locomotive named Rocket and is known as the "Father of Railways". Stephenson designed his first locomotive in 1814, a travelling engine designed for hauling...
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[AHRC Centre] SCRIPT is a Research Centre located at the School of Law in the University of Edinburgh dedicated to studying intellectual property and technology law. SCRIPT is formerly known as the AHRC Research Centre for Studies in Intellectual Property and Technology Law. The Centre is fu...
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[markup] SCRIPT, also called Document Composition Facility or DCF, is a text markup language for IBM z/VM and z/OS systems. SCRIPT was developed for CP-67/CMS by Stuart Madnick at MIT, succeeding CTSS RUNOFF. The current version is called SCRIPT/VS. SCRIPT is a procedural markup language. In...
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[comics] A script is a document describing the narrative and dialogue of a comic book in detail. It is the comic book equivalent of a television program teleplay or a film screenplay. In comics, a script may be preceded by a plot outline, and is almost always followed by page sketches, drawn...
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The text of the show, also containing information about settings, characters, costumes etc. to aid the cast and crew.
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A style of font in which letters are joined, as in handwriting. It should not be confused with cursive fonts, in which the letters are not connected. Early script typefaces were developed in the sixteenth century...
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[n] - a written version of a play or other dramatic composition 2. [n] - a particular orthography or writing system 3. [v] - write a script for
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[See firstly story memory.] Within the context of Schank and Abelson's theories, a script is 'a structure that describes an appropriate sequence of events in a particular context' (Schank and Abelson, 1977, p422). Alternatively, it is an expectation 'about what will happen next in a well understood ...
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A set of commands written in an interpreted language to automate certain application tasks. The term scenario is also sometimes used.
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A small piece of code created in a 3D software package`s own internal programming language, and used to automate common or complex tasks.
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A text file that, when run executes a number of commands or programs. Also known on PC's as a batch file.
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A list of commands that can run without user interaction.
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In drama, the written text or draft of a film, play, or radio or television broadcast, as used by the actors or performers. ...
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A typeface designed to look like handwriting.
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Script: An informal colloquial term for a prescription. Derived from prescription by removing both its beginning and ending to save a little bit of time and effort.
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Script noun [ Middle English scrit , Latin scriptum something written, from scribere , scriptum to write: confer Old French escript , escrit , French écrit . See Scribe , and confer Scrip
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book 1 playscript noun a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
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• (n.) Type made in imitation of handwriting. • (n.) A writing; a written document. • (n.) Written characters; style of writing. • (n.) An original instrument or document.
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(from the article `computer programming language`) ...provides one mechanism; it transmits requests and responses between the reader`s Web browser and the Web server that provides the page. The CGI ...
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in motion pictures, the written text of a film. The nature of scripts varies from those that give only a brief outline of the action to detailed ... [3 related articles]
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script The written (printed) version of a stage play, movie screenplay, or radio or television broadcast, including the words to be spoken and often also technical directions. 2. An original document or manuscript. 3. Characters written by hand, especially in cursive form. 4. An system of characters...
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