JSON (ən {respell|JAY|sən}), or JavaScript Object Notation, is an open standard format that uses human-readable text to transmit data objects consisting of attribute–value pairs. It is used primarily to transmit data between a server and web application, as an alternative to XML. Although originally derived from the JavaScript scripting langua... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JSON
(JavaScript Object-Notation) — A Web data publishing format that is designed to be both easily human — and machine — readable. It is an alternative to XML that is more concise because, unlike XML, it is not a markup language that requires open and close tags. (Courtesy of Hacks/Hackers Survival Glossary) Found on http://www.journalism.co.uk/terms-definitions-dictionary-terminology-words/