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n. note or tone located above the treble staff (Music) Alt n. (Computers) Alt key (keyboard key pressed in combination with other keys to execute commands) | ||||
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ALT Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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alt
<character> /awlt/ 1. The alt modifier key on many keyboards, including the IBM PC. On some keyboards and operating systems, (but not the IBM PC) the alt key sets bit 7 of the character generated.
See bucky bits.
2. The "clover" or "Command" key on a Macintosh; use of this term usually reveals that the speaker hacked PCs before coming to the Mac (see also feature key). Some Mac hackers, confusingly, reserve "alt" for the Option key (and it is so labelled on some Mac II keyboards).
3. (Obsolete PDP-10; often "ALT") An alternate name for the ASCII ESC character (Escape, ASCII 27), after the keycap labelling on some older terminals; also "altmode" (/awlt'mohd/). This character was almost never pronounced "escape" on an ITS system, in TECO or under TOPS-10, always alt, as in "Type alt alt to end a TECO command" or "alt-U onto the system" (for "log onto the [ITS] system"). This usage probably arose because alt is easier to say.
4. One of the Usenet newsgroup hierarchies. It was founded by John Gilmore and Brian Reid. The alt hierarchy is special in that anyone can create new groups here without going though the normal voting proceduers, hence the regular appearence of new groups with names such as "alt.swedish.chef.bork.bork.bork".
[Jargon File]
(1997-04-12)
<character> /awlt/ 1. The alt modifier key on many keyboards, including the IBM PC. On some keyboards and operating systems, (but not the IBM PC) the alt key sets bit 7 of the character generated.
See bucky bits.
2. The "clover" or "Command" key on a Macintosh; use of this term usually reveals that the speaker hacked PCs before coming to the Mac (see also feature key). Some Mac hackers, confusingly, reserve "alt" for the Option key (and it is so labelled on some Mac II keyboards).
3. (Obsolete PDP-10; often "ALT") An alternate name for the ASCII ESC character (Escape, ASCII 27), after the keycap labelling on some older terminals; also "altmode" (/awlt'mohd/). This character was almost never pronounced "escape" on an ITS system, in TECO or under TOPS-10, always alt, as in "Type alt alt to end a TECO command" or "alt-U onto the system" (for "log onto the [ITS] system"). This usage probably arose because alt is easier to say.
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[Jargon File]
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alt
/awlt/ 1. n. The alt shift key on an IBM PC or clone keyboard; see bucky bits, sense 2 (though typical PC usage does not simply set the 0200 bit). 2. n. The `option' key on a Macintosh; use of this term usually reveals that the speaker hacked PCs before coming to the Mac (see also feature key, which is sometimes incorrectly called `alt'). 3. n.,obs. [PDP-10; often capitalized to ALT] Alternate name for the ASCII ESC character (ASCII 0011011), after the keycap labeling on some older terminals; also `altmode' (/awlt'mohd/). This character was almost never pronounced `escape' on an ITS system, in TECO, or under TOPS-10 -- always alt, as in "Type alt alt to end a TECO command" or "alt-U onto the system" (for "log onto the [ITS] system"). This usage probably arose because alt is more convenient to say than `escape', especially when followed by another alt or a character (or another alt and a character, for that matter). 4. The alt hierarchy on Usenet, the tree of newsgroups created by users without a formal vote and approval procedure. There is a myth, not entirely implausible, that alt is acronymic for "anarchists, lunatics, and terrorists"; but in fact it is simply short for "alternative".
/awlt/ 1. n. The alt shift key on an IBM PC or clone keyboard; see bucky bits, sense 2 (though typical PC usage does not simply set the 0200 bit). 2. n. The `option' key on a Macintosh; use of this term usually reveals that the speaker hacked PCs before coming to the Mac (see also feature key, which is sometimes incorrectly called `alt'). 3. n.,obs. [PDP-10; often capitalized to ALT] Alternate name for the ASCII ESC character (ASCII 0011011), after the keycap labeling on some older terminals; also `altmode' (/awlt'mohd/). This character was almost never pronounced `escape' on an ITS system, in TECO, or under TOPS-10 -- always alt, as in "Type alt alt to end a TECO command" or "alt-U onto the system" (for "log onto the [ITS] system"). This usage probably arose because alt is more convenient to say than `escape', especially when followed by another alt or a character (or another alt and a character, for that matter). 4. The alt hierarchy on Usenet, the tree of newsgroups created by users without a formal vote and approval procedure. There is a myth, not entirely implausible, that alt is acronymic for "anarchists, lunatics, and terrorists"; but in fact it is simply short for "alternative".
| Computer Abbreviations v1.5 |
ALT.
Alternate lifestyle [USENET Newsgroup Category]
Alternate lifestyle [USENET Newsgroup Category]
| 9300+ Computer Acronyms |
ALT
ALTernate
ALTernate
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ALT.
Alternate lifestyle [USENET Newsgroup Category]
Alternate lifestyle [USENET Newsgroup Category]
| Jensen's Technology Glossary |
ALT
Software ALTernatives to authoring systems that have full CMS utilities. In other words, professors who do not need full CMS features may opt for alternative authoring packages such as hypertext or hypermedia packages that do not have full CMS features. Various ALT options are compared in Chapter 3. (See also CMS )
Software ALTernatives to authoring systems that have full CMS utilities. In other words, professors who do not need full CMS features may opt for alternative authoring packages such as hypertext or hypermedia packages that do not have full CMS features. Various ALT options are compared in Chapter 3. (See also CMS )
| Internet Glossary |
alt
"Alternative" discussions on a wide variety of topics. comp: Computer-related information and discussion. misc: "Miscellaneous" categories. news: Issues concerning USENET and newsgroups rec: Recreational activities, such as movies, books, sports, etc. sci: Science news and information. soc: Topics related to sociology and psychology. talk: USENET's version of talk radio.
"Alternative" discussions on a wide variety of topics. comp: Computer-related information and discussion. misc: "Miscellaneous" categories. news: Issues concerning USENET and newsgroups rec: Recreational activities, such as movies, books, sports, etc. sci: Science news and information. soc: Topics related to sociology and psychology. talk: USENET's version of talk radio.
| JDK Doc(JAVA) |
ALT
- Static variable in class javax.swing.text.html.HTML.Attribute
public static final HTML.Attribute ALT
- Static variable in class javax.swing.text.html.HTML.Attribute
public static final HTML.Attribute ALT
ALT Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Alt
(a. & n.)
The higher part of the scale. See Alto.
(a. & n.)
The higher part of the scale. See Alto.
| WordNet 2.0 |
ALT
Noun
1. angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
(synonym) elevation, EL, altitude
(hypernym) angular position
Noun
1. angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
(synonym) elevation, EL, altitude
(hypernym) angular position
| English Slang Dictionary v1.2 |
alt
Australian slang for a follower of an alternative lifestyle
Australian slang for a follower of an alternative lifestyle
| hEnglish - advanced version |
| Irish Gaelic words and phrases |
alt
article in magazine, in newspaper
article in magazine, in newspaper
ALT Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Medical Abbreviations and Acronyms |
ALT
Alanine aminotransferase
Alanine aminotransferase
| Aids Glossary |
alt
alanine transaminase. See transaminase.
alanine transaminase. See transaminase.
transaminase
an enzyme used as a catalyst in moving an amino acid from one compound to another. Doctors use a transaminase lab test to indicate liver function.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
ALT
formerly SGPT--Alanine aminotransferase - a protein which, when found in the blood in elevated quantities, generally indicates liver damage. It is found mainly in liver cells and therefore has greater specificity for liver disease, but it offers little other advantage. In most liver diseases, the AST increase is less than that of ALT (AST/ALT ratio is less than 1), except in alcohol-related liver injury where the ratio is usually more than 2. Many exceptions limit the practicality of the ratio. However, a ratio of more than 3 with an inordinate increase in GGT (more than 2 times the alkaline phosphatase) is highly suggestive. Increase of serum alanine aminotransferase is seen in any condition involving necrosis of hepatocytes, myocardial cells, erythrocytes, or skeletal muscle cells
formerly SGPT--Alanine aminotransferase - a protein which, when found in the blood in elevated quantities, generally indicates liver damage. It is found mainly in liver cells and therefore has greater specificity for liver disease, but it offers little other advantage. In most liver diseases, the AST increase is less than that of ALT (AST/ALT ratio is less than 1), except in alcohol-related liver injury where the ratio is usually more than 2. Many exceptions limit the practicality of the ratio. However, a ratio of more than 3 with an inordinate increase in GGT (more than 2 times the alkaline phosphatase) is highly suggestive. Increase of serum alanine aminotransferase is seen in any condition involving necrosis of hepatocytes, myocardial cells, erythrocytes, or skeletal muscle cells
| Labtests Abbreviations KÖRFEZLAB |
ALT
alanine aminotransferase
alanine aminotransferase
| BUKHARI'S MAGIC LAB |
ALT
Serum
Alanine Aminotrasferase
(ALT)
5-40 U/L
Serum
Alanine Aminotrasferase
(ALT)
5-40 U/L
ALT Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| ETSI and 3GPP |
ALT
ALTitude
ALTitude
| AERONAUTICAL ABBREVIATIONS |
ALT
Altitude
Altitude
| Abbreviation Airbus A340 |
ALT
Altitude: The elevation of the aircraft.
Altitude: The elevation of the aircraft.
| U.F.O. Related Terminology and Acronyms |
ALT
Approach and Landing Test
Approach and Landing Test
ALT Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| TUPAC SHAKUR Rap Dictionary V.2.0 |
ALT
Al Trivette, MC (US)
Al Trivette, MC (US)
ALT Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Alt na frith
Water source of the Tomatin Distillery in Inverness-shire, Highland (Scotland).
Water source of the Tomatin Distillery in Inverness-shire, Highland (Scotland).
ALT Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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ALT
Alteon Inc.
Exchange: AMEX
Discovers and develops new pharmaceutical products for the treatment of cardiovascular and renal disease and other disorders of diabetes and aging.
Alteon Inc.
Exchange: AMEX
Discovers and develops new pharmaceutical products for the treatment of cardiovascular and renal disease and other disorders of diabetes and aging.
ALT Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Alt
ALT may stand for:
- ALT (band), a group of musicians, the members of which are Andy White, Liam O'Maonlai and Tim Finn.
- ALT Linux, a distribution of Linux computer software, or a team of developers that work on the software.
- Advanced learning technology (ALT), dealing with learning through modern technologies.
- One of a number of alternate bannered U.S. highways.
- Alanine transaminase, an enzyme in the liver.
- Alternative lengthening of telomeres, a mechanism (other than telomerase) that cells use to maintain telomere length.
- Amtrak station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Altrincham railway station (National Rail) in Altrincham, England.
- Analytical-Literal Translation, a translation of the New Testament by Gary Zeolla of Darkness to Light Ministries.
- Anti leech tracker, a BitTorrent tracker which controls traffic of their clients.
- Approach and Landing Test(s), conducted by NASA during the Space Shuttle program.
- Argon laser trabeculoplasty, a method of eye surgery.
- Assistant Language Teacher, the job title of people employed in Japan as an assistant English teacher in a public school.
- Association for Learning Technology in Oxford, England.
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Alanine transaminase
Alanine transaminase or ALT is a transaminase enzyme .
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Alt.* hierarchy
The alt.* hierarchy is a major class of newsgroups in Usenet, containing all newsgroups whose name begins with "alt.", organized hierarchically. The alt.* hierarchy is not confined to newsgroups of any specific subject or type, although in practice more formally organised groups tend not to occur in alt.
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