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Travel Industry Dictionary - Presented by the Home-Based Travel Agent Resource Center. Over 4,000 entries: industry terms, jargon, abbreviations, acronyms, and slang used by agents, suppliers, and professionals.

Inductel - Offers dictionary software with definitions including medical, legal, English, computer, science, and technical. Also offers medical, legal, science, and technical spell checkers.

Bar-None Drinking Dictionary - Hundreds of definitions for ingredients and techniques used in mixing alcoholic beverages.

Locksmith Dictionary - Dictionary of locksmithing terms.

Compressed Air Glossary of Terms - Comprehensive glossary on compressed air

A Glossary Of Rug Related Terms - Definitions for words relating to hand knotted oriental rugs and the people who make them can be found here.

Glossary on Transnational Organized Crime - Collection of English, Russian and French language terms by Roman Nazarov.

GlossPost - Glossaries' mailing list for translators, interpreters, terminologists and technical writers.

Oil Analysis, Lubrication and Filtration Terms - Online, searchable collection of lubrication and oil analysis terminology.

Terminology Collection - Multilingual glossaries for specialized fields from the University of Vaasa, Finland.

Universal Switching's Glossary of Electronic Terms - Available in html or pdf formats.

Sheet Music Terms - One page gloassary of vocabulary used on sheet music or within the industry of sheet music publishers.

Super Gigantic Y2K Winegrape Glossary - Cross-referenced glossary of wine grape varieties.

Antique Bottle Terms - Terms used to identify and describe the condition of antique bottles.

Apparel Vocabulary - User contributed glossary of fashion and apparel terms.

Book Collectors' Glossary - Cross-referenced glossary of book collecting terms.

Collectible Doll Terms - Small glossary of doll collecting terms.

National Hunt Racing Terms - Collection of terms associated with steeplechasing, also known as jump racing.

Natural History Terms - Glossary of terms used by practicing biologists and paleontologists in various fields.

SiBasic Nautical Glossary - Definitions for common nautical terms and slang.

Nautical Nomeclature - Words used to described the various parts of boats and ships and general sailing terms.

Performing Arts Dictionary - Dictionary of terms associated with ballet, tap dancing and music.

Piratical Terminology - Brief collection of words used by or in reference to pirates.

Pueblo Pottery - Glossary of Pueblo-specific and general related pottery vocabulary.

Rock Art Glossary - Glossary of terms used in the study of Native American Indian rock art.

Speleological and Caving Terms - Australian Speleological Federation glossary of speleological and caving terms with references to related literature.

Used Books Terminology - Glossary of book-related terms and common abbreviations including ones for indicating size and condition.

Dog Terms - Dictionaries and glossaries of words and abbreviations related to dogs. Some content available in downloadable format.

Fabric Dictionary - Dictionary of textile and fashion vocabulary.

Fins' Aquarium Glossary - Vocabulary relating to aquariums.

Glossary of Nautical Terms - Cross-referenced list of nautical words with bibliography.

Cat Dictionary - Lynne Marie Stockman's collection of terms relating to cats.

Cat Fancier's Glossary - Glossary, acronyms, list of titles and breed descriptions.

Cavers' Slang - Compendium of cavers' terms contributed by individuals from all over the world.

EquiSearch Equine Glossary - Indexed glossary of equine terminology.

Glossary of Library Terms - Glossary of terms and jargon based on one created for the Cornell University Libraries with terms and definitions borrowed from the Anglo-American cataloguing rules and other sources.

Hat Glossary - Indexed collection of hat types and terms used in the hat-making industry.

Leather Terms - Glossary of the most common terms used in the leatherworking industry.

Online Dictionary of Library and Information Science - Reference resource of library and information science terminology maintained by the Western Connecticut State University.

Button Bytes Light Glossary - Glossary of button collecting terms.

Early Latin Terms - Common latin terms found in imprints of early printed books.

Whisky glossary - Small glossary of whisky and general distilling terms with diagrams.

Sushi Vocabulary - Glossary of sushi-related terms and Japanese names for common fish served as sushi.

Tealand Tea Words - Glossary of tea preparation and production terminology.

Paulaner Beer Dictionary - Dictionary of beer types and beer brewing terms.

Mobspeak - Common slang terms used by "the Mob" extracted from "The Mafia Handbook" by Douglas Le Vien, Jr.

Police Jargon - Glossary of police terms from the Chicago Police Department.

1960s Slang - Collection of some slang words used in the 1960's.

Texas Talk - Collection of words, phrases and slang used in Texas.

Dictionary of Education - Detailed, cross-referenced dictionary of educational terms with references to periodicals from whence the terms derive.

Learning Disabilities Terms - Compilation of learning disabilities terms and definitions adapted from a number of sources.

Education WeekGlossary - Cross-referenced glossary of terms and phrases encountered in discussions over educational policy and reform.

Paper Money Glossary - Terms used in the collection, study and production of paper money.

PCGS Coin Collecting Glossary - Terms and slang of the rare coin market.

Techtionary - Flash-format dictionary of terms on technology.

Cargo Shipping Acronyms - Glossary of Cargo-Shipping terminology.

Sports Glossaries - Online reference of sport terms and phrases with definitions for Soccer, Ice Hockey, Football and Basketball.

Dictionary Soccer - Soccer Dictionary maintained by Coach Cameron.

Sports Glossary: Basketball - Brief explanations of basketball terms.

Lexicon of Snowboarding Terms - Transworld's dictionary of snowboarding words.

Glossary of Film Terms - Glossary intended to be supplemental to a film production course defining terms common to the industry.

Animation Art Glossary - Terms used in ink and paint animation.

Film Credits - Glossary of the various job roles and titles in film production.

Film Studies Glossary - Glossary of film techniques and terminology.

FilmLand Dictionary - Dictionary of film, audio and video terminology.

Harry Potter Glossary - Names and words from the Harry Potter novels, many entries with etymologies.

IMDb Film Glossary - Definitions of terms and phrases commonly used in film, acting and cinemagoing.

Telecommunication Terminology Database - TERMITE contains all the terms which appeared in ITU printed glossaries since 1980.

Free Edition of the AGI GIS Dictionary - Nearly 1,000 GIS terms and 52 diagrams published by the Association for Geographic Information and the University of Edinburgh Department of Geography.

About.com: Geography Glossary - Geographical terms defined.

Geographic.org: Glossary - Alphabetized list of words with definitions.

Biogeography Glossary - Terms arranged according to various subject categories including general biogeography, ecology, evolution, landscape ecology and taxonomy maintained by Radford University.

LawDictionaries.com - Directory of free online dictionaries and glossaries of legal terms. Links to other reference and translation tools.

Findlaw Legal Dictionary - Provides definitions of legal terms.

Dictionary of Older Law Terms - A project to provide online definitions of terms used in common law before 1900, by taking key definitions from the 1893 Dictionary of Law. Browsable by first letter.

Attorney's Liability Insurance Glossary - Brief glossary of terms often used in the Insurance Industry.

Legal English Dictionary - Dictionary of Legal English terms. Great tool for attorneys and business executives

UK Legal Latin - Glossary of Latin terminology and phrases used in law.

Duhaime's Law Dictionary - Plain language definitions of legal terms.

International Law Dictionary - Definitions of words and phrases used in private and public international law with linked cross-references to related words and phrases.

Nolo's Legal Dictionary - Plain-English definitions of legal terms.

Business Glossaries - A directory of glossaries of terms related to business and economics.

Printing Terms Dictionary - Dictionary of printers terminology.

Electronic Commerce Dictionary - Indexed and cross-referenced dictionary of words used in electronic commerce.

Maritime Dictionary - Commercial maritime vocabulary.

Grout's Error-Proofing Terms - Terminology associated with mistake proofing with examples.

Job Task Analysis - Glossary of terms used in job-task analysis.

The New York Times on the Web: Glossary of Financial and Business Terms - Grouped by first letter with example usage of each term.

Washington Post Glossary - Cross-referenced glossary of more than 1200 business terms.

Insurance and Financial Planning - Indexed glossary of insurance and financial planning terminology.

Complete Glossary of Insurance Coverage - Insurance coverage terms.

Insurance Terms - Glossary of insurance industry terminology and acronyms.

Insweb Insurance Glossary - Indexed collection of general insurance terms.

Reinsurance Terms - Basic collection of terms used in the reinsurance industry.

Title Insurance - Glossary of terms used in title insurance.

Life Insurance GlossPinion - An opinionated glossary of life insurance terms with pictorials and a focus on terms relating to demutualization.

Life Insurance Terms - Glossary of life insurance terms maintained by the Hong Kong Insurance Network.

Treasure Trove of Marine Insurance Terms - Canadian Board of Marine Underwriters glossary of marine insurance terminology.

FindaLink.net - ACLI: Reinsurance Glossary - Reinsurance glossary compiled by the American Council of Life Insurers Reinsurance Committee and provided by Central Security Life Insurance Company (CSLIC) primarily covering life and health reinsurance terms.

Accounting Terminology Guide - Indexed glossary of accounting terms from the New York State Society of CPA's.

Accounting Terms - Small glossary of accounting terms from the Office of the State Controller of North Carolina.

AICPA Accounting Glossary - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants glossary of terms.

Advertising Terminology - University of Texas in Austin dictionary of advertising terminology.

Alex Brown's Marketing and E-Commerce Dictionary of Terms - A semi-open source dictionary covering terms related to marketing and the internet.

Online Marketing Dictionary - Includes almost 1000 definitions of cross-referenced marketing terms.

Marketing Communications Glossary - Dictionary of terms related to marketing communications - advertising, public relations, printing.

IFLA.org - Glossary of Marketing Definitions - Developed by using Peter Bennett's Dictionary of Marketing Terms. Gives references at the end for further reading.

Banker's Glossary from TheBankingChannel - Explanations of common terms used in the banking and financial industries. Browsable by first letter.

Barkley's Comprehensive Financial Glossary - Comprehensive glossary of finance and investment terminology.

CBT Futures and Options - Chicago Board of Trade's glossary of futures and options terminology.

Credit and Banking Glossary - Glossary definitions of credit terms.

Dictionary of Financial Term - Financial, real estate and money terms.

Financial Glossary - Glossary of more than 4,500 financial terms.

French and English Financial Terms - Glossary of financial and economic terms used in the financial services industry maintained by Patrick Bouteculet.

Glossary of Financial Terms - Finance related terms maintained by Moneyworld.

Harvey's Finance Glossary - Glossary of more than 7,200 financial terms.

Money Systems - Glossary of financial terms relating to currency with in-depth explanations.

Weather Derivatives - Glossary of weather derivatives terminology.

Yahoo! Financial Glossary - Extensive, cross-referenced glossary of financial and related terms.

Smart Money Glossary - Searchable collection of financial terms.

Technical Analysis - Explanation of general terms associated with the technical analysis of financial instruments.

The Trader's Glossary - Glossary of technical terms and topics.

Dictionary of Health Finance - Health Finance terminology in English and German available online or in downloadable format.

Insolvency Dictionary - Canadian insolvency terminology.

Investopedia Financial Glossary - A free financial dictionary with thousands of terms and buzz words in all areas of business, investing, and finance.

InvestorWords.com - Online financial glossary with over 6,000 definitions.

Municipal Bond Terms - Glossary of industry terms and jargon.

New York Mercantile Exchange - Glossary of financial terms.

Moneywords - Information technology business skills builder for professionals. A glossary of money terms.

Office of Thrift Supervision Glossary - Glossary of thrift regulatory and industry terms, housing and building terms and investment and securities terms maintained by the United States Department of the Treasury.

Nasdaq Glossary - National Association of Securities Dealers glossary of financial terms.

Dictionary of Management Jargon - What the boss meant to say.

Management and Technology Dictionary - The largest Internet dictionary on the technological aspects of management.

Wideman Comparative Glossary - Glossary of project management terms.

Quality Management - Cross-referenced definitions of more than 250 common quality management acronyms and terms.

Project Management Glossary - Definitions of common project management terms submitted by project managers from around the world.

Project Management Terminology - Dictionary of terms, techniques, methods and processes used in the project management industry.

Human Resources - Terms and acronyms associated with human resources.

Labor and Management Relations Glossary - Glossary of terms maintained by the United States Office of Personnel Management.

Dictionary of Occupational Titles - Alphabetical index of occupational titles provided by the United States Departmnet of Labor.

Standard Industrial Classification Index - Index of industrial classification codes and corresponding descriptions.

Standard Industrial Classifications (SIC) Index - Alphabetical index of Standard Industrial Classifications (SIC), as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Economic Glossary - Provides economic terms and glossary.

Federal Reserve Terms - Glossary of terms relating to general economics, banking and terms specific to the United States Federal Reserve.

Forecasting Dictionary - Searchable dictionary with terms extracted from the "Principles of Forecasting: A Handbook for Researchers and Practitioners".

Home Advisor Real Estate Glossary - Comprehensive glossary of real estate terms.

The Real Estate Library - Online real estate glossary searchable by term, search phrase or key word.

Home Glossary - Comprehensive dictionary of construction and real estate terminology with over 10,000 definitions.

Rentlaw.com - Real Estate Glossary - Terms commonly used in the real estate industry, both in conversation and in legal documents.

Glossary of Inventory Management and Warehouse Operations Terms - Definitions of terms related to inventory management, manufacturing and warehousing.

Bridgefield Group ERP and SCM Terminology - Over 1000 ERP and supply chain terms updated monthly.

Purchasing and Warehouse Inventory Terms - Standard inventory terminology and definitions.

LogisticsWorld Logistics Glossary - Extensive searchable glossary of words, acronyms and abbreviations relating to logistics.

Contingency Analysis - Dictionary of risk management terminology and concepts.

Dictionary of Financial Risk management - Searchable online glossary of financial risk management terms.

The Ultimate Computer Acronyms Archive - A collection of more than 5500 computer-oriented acronyms with an easy to navigate interface.

TechEncyclopedia - More than 14,000 definitions of computer terms and concepts online.

Glossary of Technical Terms - Common internet related technical terms with informative definitions.

The Jargon File - Online version of The New Hacker's Dictionary with definitions of various arcane computing terms, etomologies.

Tech Terms - Computer and Internet jargon.

NetLingo Inc - Dictionary and glossary of Internet jargon: definitions for terminology and words.

TechDictionary - Technology terms and definitions searchable by term or keyword. Includes graphic and text-only versions.

Babel - A list of computer-related abbreviations and acronyms maintained by Irving and Richard Kind.

Webopedia - Large searchable online dictionary and internet search engine for computer and internet terms and technical support. Definitions hyperlinked to further information.

Barkley's Comprehensive Technology Glossary - A guide to terms relating to the technologies industries and computer science; updated frequently.

Free On-Line Dictionary Of Computing - Entries are cross-referenced to each other and to related resources elsewhere on the net.

Computer and Internet Glossary - A comprehensive glossary of computer and Internet terms with easy-to-understand definitions.

Dictionary of Computer Jargon - A simple, but comprehensive glossary aimed mainly at beginners.

High-Tech Dictionary - Definitions to more than 7,000 high-tech terms.

CNET Glossary - A list of computer terms and definitions from CNET.

Glossary of Internet Acronyms and Expressions - Definitions of acronyms and phrases commonly used on the internet.

The Information Security and Computer Glossary - An information security glossary with many technical computer terms and phrases.

Jargon File Resources - A repository of computer historical information and jargon.

Netdictionary - Words drawn from Standard Internet English including technical terms, hacker slang, and acronyms.

Whatis.com - Dictionary of computing and Internet terms and phrases

InfoGrid - A comprehensive online glossary with translation links for five languages.

MSDN Online Site Guide - Glossaries - A glossary of Web and programming related terms and acronyms.

Helpwithpcs.com: Jargon Buster - A variety of PC-related terms and abbreviations.

ICDatamaster File-Extension library - Comprehensive index listing arranged alphabetically of file extensions known for DOS, Windows, OS2, Apple and UNIX.

Embedded Systems - Glossary of embedded systems-related and general computing terms.

IBM Terminology - Collection of IBM computing terminology glossaries.

Inside Macintosh Glossary - PDF file with extensive glossary of Macintosh related terms.

On-Line Dictionary of Computing - Searchable listing of terms from computing and related fields.

TekMom's Technology Buzzwords for Students - Illustrated dictionary of computer terms for beginners with links to more detailed information.

2400hrs.com Information Technology Glossary - An comprehensive glossary of information technology and Internet terminology with brief definitions.

McAffe Virus Glossary - Glossary of virus terminology with index.

NSA Glossary of Security and Intrusion Detection - Glossary of terms used in computer security and intrusion detection originally compiled by Greg Stocksdale of the NSA Information Systems Security Organization.

Sevloid Internet Glossary - Indexed collection of internet and computer terms.

SNIA Technical Glossary - Common terms and definitions used in the storage networking industry.

Webmonkey Glossary - Cross-referenced glossary of technical web and internet terminology.

Internet Cryptography - Glossary of cryptographic and computer terminology from the book "Internet Cryptography".

Geek.com Technical Glossary - A glossary of technical terms with over 2000 terms defined.

Memory Management Glossary - Index of technical vocabulary associated with memory management research and development. Also available in a single-file download.

Computer Glossary - Searchable glossary of thousands of terms, with brief definitions.

Glossary of Basic Internet Terms - A basic glossary of Internet terms.

Geek2Geek - A no frills nor fuss database of terms, acronyms and smileys.

Web Glossary - A glossary of Internet terms and jargon

Matisse's Glossary of Internet Terms - A list of Internet-related terms and definitions.

Internet Glossary - A freeware project to build an independent Internet Glossary.

Internet Terms Dictionary - A searchable glossary of Internet terms and acronyms, with brief definitions

Glossary of Common Internet Terms - Simple definitions.

NetGlos - A multilingual glossary of Internet terminology with brief definitions.

Webmaster Glossary - Web-related terms and abbreviations with links to articles providing detailed background information.

Filetrading.net - Internet Slang Dictionary - Comprehensive list of Internet slang terms.

Lingo2word - Information on slang, abbreviations, emoticons and catch phrases used in text messages. Features bidirectional translation between "message lingo" and standard English.

E-mail and Chat Acronyms - An extensive list of commonly used e-mail and chat acronyms.

Ecommerce Dictionary - A dictionary of ecommerce, Web design and Internet marketing terms and acronyms, with links to more resources.

Web Hosting Glossary - Web hosting terms with short and simple definitions.

Text Messaging Terminology - Articulates.net - Acronyms used in internet chat and text messaging situations.

Adaptec SCSI Glossary - Glossary of SCSI terminology.

ADSL Chipset Glossary - Terms and acronyms relating to ADSL technology.

Internet Cryptography - Glossary of cryptographic and computer terminology from the book "Internet Cryptography".

Windows Platform Glossary - A glossary of Windows terms and acronyms from Microsoft.

Unix Glossary - Collection of basic Unix and general computing terminology.

Unicode Glossary - Glossary of unicode terminology with additional links to an FAQ and the Unicode Standard Version 3.0.

MacOS 8 and MacOS 9 Terminology - Indexed glossary of MacOS terms for developers, also available in downloadable PDF format.

3D Glossary - Illustrated glossary of 3D rendering terminology used in game and simulation design.

Component Software Glossary - Glossary of terms central to component software design with extensive definitions.

Firewall Glossary - Basic glossary of firewall and computer security terminology.

Principia Cybernetica Web - A cross-referenced dictionary of cybernetics and systems.

Computer Graphics - Computer video and graphics glossary.

Data Acquisition Terminology - Alphabetical glossary of data acquisition terms.

Automotive Definitions - This site contains automotive definitions and definitions for automotive parts.

AutoSpeak Dictionary of Automotive Terms - Dictionary of jargon used in the automotive industry.

Carwash Glossary - Glossary of terms used in the vehicle washing industry.

Glossary of Automotive Terminology - Collection of automotive terminology maintained by the Woman Motorist Internet Magazine.

Glossary of Automotive Terms - Alphabetically indexed glossary of automotive terms.

Glossary of Engine Terminology - Collection of engine-specific terminology with some generally applicable automotive vocabulary.

Motorcycles: A Glossary for the Uninitiated - Collection of technical and cultural terms associated with motorcycles and riders.

Davidse and Associates Glossary - Definitions of engineering and environmental terms, searchable by first letter.

Water Words Dictionary - Nevada Division of Water Planning compilation of technical water, water quality, environmental, and water-related terms.

Word List of Sciences and Studies - A listing of over 550 names and definitions for sciences, studies and academic disciplines.

Linguistic Glossary - This is a glossary of terms used in the morphological, syntactic, and pragmatic analysis of text.

Dyer Labs Technical Resource Glossaries - Specialized multi-language technical glossaries for optical microscopy, firearms and a general glossary of abbreviations.

Colour Science Glossary - Glossary of colour science terminology maintained by the Colour and Imaging Institute.

Stammtisch Beau Fleuve - Glossary of 2,000 science and technology related terms with a healthy mix of other hard-to-categorize references.

Grant Writing Terms and Abbreviations - Glossary of grant writing terms and list of common grant abbreviations. Also includes information on grant writing classes and a discount bookstore for grant writers and nonprofit managers.

Water Environment Glossary - Water Environment Federation glossary of terms.

FDA Pesticide Glossary - Glossary of alternative names for pesticides and related chemicals in PDF format.

Glossary of Terms from "The Origin of Species" - Glossary of terms used in Darwin's "The Origin of Species".

Environmental Glossary - Glossary of environmental and general science terms and acronyms.

Environmental Sciences Dictionary - Selected terms used in this field, from greennature.com. Browsable by first letter.

Climate Change Terms - Glossary of "global warming" and general climatology terms.

Archaic Chemical terms - Glossary of archaic chemical terms with references to related literature.

Chemical Safety Information - Glossary of terms relating to chemical safety and chemistry in general.

Chemistry & Environmental Dictionary - Contains definitions for many chemistry, environmental and other related technical terms and acronyms.

Chemistry Glossary - Searchable index of chemistry terms.

Carbon Dioxide and Climate - Glossary of carbon dioxide and climate terms.

Physical Organic Chemistry Terms - Indexed glossary of terms collected by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

UNCChem Glossary - Basic formulae and words used in chemistry.

Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center - Abbreviations and acronyms relating to carbor dioxide research and analysis used at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Hazardous Materials Packaging - Glossary of transportation and hazardous materials packaging terminology.

General Chemistry Online: Glossary - Searchable and browsable by topic or letter. Part of General Chemistry Online! by Fred Senese at Frostburg State University.

Earliest Known Uses of Some of the Words of Mathematics - Alphabetical listing of historical terms used in mathematics with bibliography.

Glossary of Mathematical Mistakes - Cross-referenced list of common mathematical mistakes made by people in a variety of contexts.

Mathematical Programming Glossary - Terms specific to mathematical programming and related disciplines.

The Internet Glossary of Statistical Terms - Glossary of terms organized according to learning order for those unfamiliar with the subject, and also an alphabetical list for already familiar with statistical procedure.

The Computational Beauty of Nature - Concise definitions, cross referenced, for the areas of computation that examine complex systems, fractals, chaos and adaptation.

MathVoc - Translation of mathematical vocabulary between English, French and Spanish.

Mathematical Latin Terms and Phrases - Latin terms commonly used in mathematics and a more extensive list of such terms and phrases that occur in other contexts.

Big Number Names - List of words used for powers of ten. For instance, novemtrigintillion 10^120. Also has metric prefixes, metric numeric symbols, and corresponding European equivalents.

Cadres - Translation of mathematical terms between English and French.

Glossary Of Statistical Terms - Compiled by M. Tevfik Dorak.

Istilah Matematik - Translation of mathematical and computing terms between English and Bahasa Melayu.

Common Terms in Mathematics - A glossary compiled by Dilara and M.Tevfik Dorak.

Stærðfræðiorðasafn - Orðasafn Hins Íslenska Stærðfræðifélags: English to Iceldandic mathematical dictionary.

Weather Glossary - Features an alphabetical listing of weather-related terms, covering the environmental sciences.

Weather Terminology - Washington Post searchable glossary of weather terms.

Weather Terminology - Includes definitions for a range of words and terms. Includes links to related terminology.

Meteorology Glossary - Alphabetical listing of words, terms and definitions.

Glossary of Meteorological Terms - Cross-referenced collection of meteorological terminology.

Avian External Anatomical Terms - One-page summary of scientific terms describing avian anatomy.

Biotechnology Terms - The online version of Technomic Publishing's Glossary of Biotechnology Terms by Kimball R. Nill. Search or browse.

Birds of Britain - Illustrated collection of terms and descriptions of birds found in British Isles.

Butterfly Glossary - Cross-referenced glossary of butterfly species with pictures.

Cortland Herpetology Collection - One-page glossary of herpetology terms.

Dictionary of Cell Biology - Intended to provide quick access to easily-understood and cross-referenced definitions of terms . Features a graphical interface. Full access requires registration.

Sharks - Glossary of types of sharks, related scientific terms with pictures for many entries.

Spider Glossary - List of terms used in the study and description of spiders and their activities.

Zoology Nomenclatural Terms - Glossary of terminology commonly encountered within publications dealing with the systematics and nomenclature of animals.

Fish Species Catalog - Searchable catalogue of nearly 54,000 individual fish species and their synonyms maintained by the California Academy of Sciences.

FishBase - Definitions of more than 1000 terms related to ichthyology, taxonomy, ecology, population dynamics, genetics, oceanography, geography and related disciplines.

Fungal Glossary - Glossary of fungal types with detailed descriptions and cross-references.

Genetics Glossary - Glossary of genetic terminology maintained by the Rockefeller University.

Glossary of Avian Terms - United States Geological Survey glossary of avian terms.

Bird Dictionary - Bird On! indexed dictionary of birdwatching terminology.

Bio Tech's Life Science Dictionary - Contains terms associated with genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, chemistry, ecology, pharmacology, toxicology and medicine. Searchable by term or definition.

MAGUS: Multilingual Animal Glossary of Unveiled Synonyms - Dictionary of names of wild and domestic animals in 53 languages of Europe.

A Botanical Glossary - Emphasis on terms pertaining to the study of carnivorous plants. Categorized by alphabetical section.

Botanical Glossary - Glossary of botanical terms, prefixes and suffixes.

Botanical Terms - Glossary of botanical terms used to describe the physical attributes of plants.

Aquatic and Wetland Plant Terms - University of Florida indexed glossary of aquatic, wetland and invasive plants.

C1-Forest Ecology Working Group Terminology - November 1996 final draft of a glossary of forest ecology terms used by the Society of American Foresters.

Lichen Glossary - Terms likely to be used in the volumes of the "Flora of Australia" dealing with the lichens.

Forest and Range Soils - Downloadable glossaries of soils and soil terminology.

Forest Genetics - Glossary of terms used in forest genetics as well as those applicable to the general study of organisms.

GardenWeb Glossary of Botanical Terms - Regularly updated glossary of more than 4400 terms relating to botany, gardening, horticulture and landscape architecture.

A+ Materials Science and Engineering Glossary - Terms used frequently in materials science and engineering.

Astrophysics - Indexed and cross-referenced glossary of Astrophysics terms.

Dictionary of Astrophysical Terms and Phenomena - Features definitions according to textbook and goblin theory.

Dictionary of Composite Materials Technology - An expanded version based on the print edition by Stuart Lee containing terms from the composites industry and related materials topics.

Glossary of Physics Terms - Definitions with cross-references to online textbooks.

Holography - Glossary of holography terms.

Uranium Industry Glossary - Terms commonly used in discussion of the uranium industry and the nuclear fuel cycle.

Glossary of Energy Terms - A very large collection published by the United States Department of Energy.

Dictionary of Petroleum and Oilfield Terminology - Glossary of terms. The list is searchable and also contains links to further information.

Seismology - Glossary of some common terms in seismology.

Geological and Gem Terminology - Jillian Banfield's glossary of geological and gem-related vocabulary.

GeologyLink Glossary - Indexed glossary of geology terms.

Geological Terms - Glossary of selected geological terms from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Illustrated Glossary of Geologic Terms - Based on the glossary in "Earth: An Introduction to Geologic Change", by S.Judson and S.M.Richardson. Includes related terms.

Glacier Glossary - An A-to-Z glossary of glacier terms from Northeastern Illinois University .

Nomenclature of Celestial Objects - Dictionary with full references on the designations of astronomical objects and their acronyms.

Tidal Terms - Detailed illustration of many terms related to changing water levels due to the tides.

Glossary of Tidal Terms - Seamanship terminology.

Glossary of Physical Oceanography and Related Disciplines - Maintained by Steven K. Baum, Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University. Browsable. Large bibliography.

Archaeological Resource - French-English and German-English online dictionaries for archaeologists (offering context as well as definition).

Flint Artifact Glossary - Glossary of components found in projectile points and other flint tools with clickable image map.

Archeological Collection Management - Glossary of terms used in archeological collection management maintained by the United States National Park Service Archeology and Ethnography Program.

Dictionary of Philosophy of Mind - Most interesting dictionary of mental phenomena.

Dictionary of Universal Spiritual Terms - Glossary of terms of universal spirituality including Buddhism, meditation, Shamanism, Islam, and Christianity.

Silva Rhetoricae: The Forest of Rhetoric - Reference to over 1000 rhetorical terms and a primer for classical and renaissance rhetoric. Each term is accompanied by pronunciation, etymology, definition, examples from literature, cross references, and sources.

A Dictionary of PostmodernTerms - A growing dictionary of terms useful in reading postmodern works.

Poeminister's Archaic and Poetical Dictionary - Reference resource for archaic and poetical diction.

World Civilizations - Glossary of key concepts in various world civilizations and major eras from Washington State University.

Glossary of Poetic Terms - Comprehensive glossary of poetic terms organized by poet, title, first line, timeline, keyword or simple alphabetical index maintained by members of the Department of English at the University of Toronto.

Glossary of Poetic Terms - Guide to the study of poetry including phonetic pronunciation with numerous examples, hyper-linked keywords and cross references.

Literary Terms - Glossary of common literary terms with references to published works where examples of these terms may be found.

Prototype Worlds - Glossary of jargon and terminology originally coined in science fiction to describe technologies that did not exist at the time of writing or ideas for which no obviously suitable mainstream term was handy.

Figures of Speech Tables - Provides definitions of various figures of speech in English along with examples from literature of the period.

Lexicon of Humanities - Site features basic glossaries, quotations, and bibliographies per discipline.

The Ism Book - A Field Guide to the Nomenclature of Philosophy.

Stat-Ref - Electronic medical library lets you cross-search more than 31 medical texts.

Medical and Science Dictionaries - science.komm's directory of links for those seeking an online science or medical dictionary or glossary

Medspeak - Defines over 300 medical terms used in the television show ER, and has FAQ about the medicine used in ER. A handy reference for medicine.

MT Desk - Medical and surgical dictionary.

Spellex Medical - Online spelling verification and Pharmaceutical reference.

Med Terms - Doctor-produced encyclopedic medical dictionary. Quick and easy-access, reliable reference

MPIP - Searchable medical dictionary with use of wild cards; references cross-linked to additional material.

KEMC Medical Definitions - King Edward Medical College medical definitions.

Medical Abbreviations Dictionary - Dictionary of most used medical abbreviations.

Medical Dictionary - Searchable medical dictionary of health terminology from medicine and related fields.

Multilingual Medical Dictonary - Medical Dictionary spreadsheet: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French & Dutch. Over 3,400 key words in each language. Dozens of online bilingual dictionaries & glossaries listed here, incl. 4-language foods/cuisine glossary

Galaxy of Health - Glossary of medical and technical terms.

Medical Spell Checker - Online medical spell checking reference.

English-Chinese Medical Dictionary - Contains thousands of English and Chinese terminology equivalents.

Multilingual Glossary of Technical and Popular Medical Terms - Addresses medical terminology for the professional and the layman in Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

Dictionary Of Holistic Terms - Glossary of common holistic health terms.

Terms Used in Time-series Analysis of Cardiovascular Data - A glossary of terms used in the analysis of time series derived from cardiovascular data.

Glossary of Vision Terms - List of terms related to optometry and vision therapy.

Glossary of Suicide Terminology - Reference for Suicide Survivors, teachers, students, and others seeking understanding for this serious topic.

Iowa Department of Public Health Dictionary - Alphabetical listing of terms used within the department including goverment pseudonyms, acronyms and general medical and health-related vocabulary.

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Terms - Glossary of abbreviations and words relating to BSE.

Brain Injury Glossary - Medical vocabulary associated with brain injuries.

Diabetes A-Z - Glossary defining terms that are often used when talking or writing about diabetes. Designed for non-professionals.

Diabetes Dictionary - Online Diabetes dictionary derived from the original one produced by the United States National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Also has links to related sites.

Drug Trade Terms - Street terms for drugs and used in the drug trade from the United States Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Ecological Epidemiology Dictionary - Cross-referenced dictionary of ecological epidemiology terms edited by Jonathan Swinton, University of Cambridge.

Electronic Doctor - Comprehensive searchable index of medical terminology

Eye Cancer Dictionary - Eye cancer related vocabulary with pronunciation guides for individual terms.

Immunology Terms - Definitions of immunology-related vocabulary.

Insulin-Free World Glossary - Cross-referenced glossary of insulin-related terminology.

Lexicon of Parrots - Searchable glossary of parrot species and terminology.

Pharma Lexicon - Database of pharmaceutical and medical acronyms and abbreviations . Includes alphabetical listing and search engine .

Medical Dictionary Search Engine - Online dictionaries for information on drugs and general health with specialty searches for AIDS, cancer, diabetes and strokes.

Medical Eponyms - Terms, phrases and acronyms used in the medical field.

Medicinal Chemistry - Glossary of terms used in medicinal chemistry recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

Perfusion Technology - Terms and acronym expansions for perfusion technology, open heart surgery and cardiology.

Psychotherapy Terms - Glossary of terms from the 2001 edition of "Guide to Psychotherapists in Private Practice".

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Glossary of medical and scientific terminology relating to sexually transmitted diseases.

HIV/AIDS Terms - Searchable glossary of terms related to HIV and AIDS.

Oral Physiology Dictionary - Dictionary designed to assist students studying oral physiology.

Dictionary of Orthodontic Terms - Illustrated dictionary of dental terminology.

Dental Terms - Indexed glossary of dental terms.

Veterinary Terms - Glossary of veterinary terms and acronyms from the Society of Practicing Veterinary Surgeons with further links to information on "Foot and Mouth Disease".

A Modern Herbal - Dictionary of herbal botanical terms and remedies with detailed entries.

Allergy Glossary - Detailed glossary of medical and scientific terms associated with allergies.

SCXT310 Glossary - Scientific glossary of immune and nervous systems terminology.

MRI Glossary - Glossary of MRI and general electrical and medical terms.

Human Genome Project Glossary - Indexed and cross-referenced collection of genetic's terminology.

Neuroscience Glossary - Glossary of neuroscience terms extracted and modified from the sixth edition of "The Human Nervous System: An Anatomical Viewpoint".

Continuing Education Glossary - Glossary of terms, acronyms and laws for educators of students with emotional or behavioral disorders.

Mediweb Medical Dictionary - Information for research and education for health care academics, professionals and the general public.

On-line Medical Dictionary - Searchable dictionary created by Dr. Graham Dark.

Glossary of Brain Injury Terms - Indexed glossary of words relating to head and brain injuries.

Histiocytosis Association of America Dictionary - A medical dictionary with emphasis on hemotology and oncology terms and medications.

Glossary of Medical Terms - Alphabetical listing of medical terms.

Medical Root Words - A glossary of root medical words.

Dictionary of Pregnancy, Parenting and Preconception - Dictionary of terms relating to pregnancy, parenting, breastfeeding, infertility.

Medical Dictionary Online - A free online medical dictionary search engine for definitions of medical terminology, pharmaceutical drugs, healthcare equipment, health conditions, medical devices, specialty terms and medical abbreviations.

Medical Dictionaries and Spellcheckers - Medical spell checkers for MS Word, medical terms dictionaries, disease/treatment data reference.

Brody's Electronic Medical Dictionary - On CDROM is a complete dictionary of medical terminology and a comprehensive medical spell check.

Spellex - Offers spell checking software for numerous medical fields.

Medical Spellchecking Software - Utility for spelling medical terms with Microsoft and Corel word processors.

Skyscape Medical Handheld Software - Hand-held reference software for the medical community.

Medical Abbreviations for Palm Pilots - A searchable database of common and not-so-common abbreviations used in medicine.

Multilingual Medical Spreadsheet Dictionary - Spreadsheet of medical and technical words in English with equivalents in Spanish, Portuguese, French and Dutch.

Medical Spell Checker - Medical terminology spell checker for Microsoft word processors.

Psych Software Vocabulary Tutorial - Downloadable software with vocabulary tutorial on over 250 psychiatry and psychology terms. Runs under Windows 95/98/NT.

XTerm - A searchable database that allows wildcards and logical operators, offered as freeware.

Medical Spell Check - Spell check medical terms with this free downloadable medical speller software tool.

Medical Speller - Medical spelling software adds thousands of medical, pharmaceutical, chemical, and life science terms into Microsoft's Word spell checker.

Brewing Acronyms and Abbreviations - Terminology used in beer and brewing discussions.

Dairy Terms - Small glossary of terms used in dairy science.

Dairy Terms - Glossary of dairy terms with small bibliography.

Glossary of Agriculture Terms - Collection of terms maintained by the Agricultural Committee of the United States House of Representatives.

Glossary of Rice Terminology - General glossary of terminology used in rice production and rice research.

Grazing Lands and Grazing Animals Terminology - Terminology endorsed by the Forage and Grazing Terminology Committee of the XVII International Grasslands Council.

Suburban Lawn-Glossary of Plant Care Terms - Brief list of common landscaping terms.

Swine Production Glossary - Glossary of terminology used in swine production from the University of Pennsylvania.

Apiculture Vocabulary - Glossary of terms used in beekeeping.

Arboriculture Glossary - Index of arborculture terms collected by John Keslick.

Bee Glossary - One page summary of beekeeping terminology.

Multilingual Dairy Term Translator and Glossary - Online dairy term glossary and multilingual translator supporting English, French and Spanish from the Babcock Institute for International Dairy Research and Development.

Urban Forestry - Collection of forestry and general botanical terminology.

Emily Compost Garden Glossary - Informal glossary of gardening terms.

AEROCON Glossary - Glossary of common rocketry terms.

Aviation Hub Glossary - Words, acronyms and common calculations used in the aviation industry index alphabetically.

Aviation Terminology and Acronyms - Glossary of aviation terms with special collections of ICAO aircraft type codes, voice spelling alphabet, FPL equipment codes, ai space classifications and v-speeds.

FAA Aviation definitions - United States Federal Aviation Administration list of definitions and abbreviations.

Pilot Magazine's A to Z of Aviation Jargon - Common acronyms, abbreviations and jargon used by pilots and others in the aviation industry.

PilotWeb Aviation A-Z - Glossary of aviation jargon.

Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology Glossary - A glossary of UEE technology terminology maintained by NASA.

VFA-13 Aviation Glossary - VFA-13 "Shadow Riders" Collection aviation vocabulary organized into 7 subcategories of related terms.

Aircraft Terminology - Glossary of aviation terms adapted from the "Dictionary for the Avionics Domain Architecture Generation Environment" by Mark Goodwin and Lou Coglianese, IBM Federal Systems.

F-16 Glossary - Indexed glossary of F-16 and related aviation vocabulary.

Glossary of Space Terms - Basic terms relating to space flight maintained by NASA.

WW2 Aircraft terms - Glossary of world war II aviation terms.

Glossary of 17th Century Biblical English - Glossary of Authorised "King James" Bible words of AD 1611 into modern English.

A Jewish Glossary - A glossary of thousands of Jewish Hebrew and Yiddish words with definitions and other related information.

Backgammon Glossary - Terms and jargon specific to the game of backgammon with definitions.

Chess Terminology - IBM dictionary of chess terms.

Jargon Jungle - An instructional glossary of bridge terms.

Miniature Wargaming - Small, cross-referenced list of wargaming terms.

A Pinball Glossary - Indexed glossary of pinball terminology with illustrations.

GameProgrammer Glossary - Glossary of computer game programming terminology.

Computer Game Terms - Glossary of computer gaming and related terms.

Card Games of Many Nations - Index of card games from various nations around the world with dictionary of basic card game terms.

Dan's Poker Dictionary - Cross-referenced list of poker terms.

Foosball Terminology - Glossary of common foosball terms.

Poker Glossary - Terms taken from the book Winning Low Limit Holdem.

Feminism Defined - Feminist theories defined. New theories added as they emerge.

A Glossary of Political Economy Terms - Hypertext dictionary of extensive definitions of around 200 political economic terms, by Dr. Paul M. Johnson of Auburn University.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Terms Defined - Dictionary of LGBT-related terms.

Social Science Dictionary - Dictionary and portal to discipline-related web dictionaries, texts and online classes.

Artillery Glossary - Illustrated glossary of artillery-related terms.

British Military Slang - Military terms and soldier slang used historically in the British military.

British Navy Slang - Dictionary of Naval slang, abbreviations, legends and historical tit-bits which was originally compiled by Commander A. Covey-Crump of the Royal Navy.

Descriptive Vocabulary for Military Earthworks - List of common terms for military earthworks.

Jane's Glossary - Searchable glossary of over 20,000 defence and other military related terms, acronyms and abbreviations.

DOD Dictionary of Military Terms - Acronyms, abbreviations and terms searchable by definition and usage of individual terms.

Megaterms Military Terms and Acronyms - Downloadable database of over 22,700 military terms and acronyms in Windows WinHelp format.

Military Helicopters - Words and acronyms relating to military helicopters including a number of terms specific to Russian aircraft.

Military Lexicon - Dictionary of acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations and general military terminology.

Military Spending - Brief glossary of key terms related to military spending.

Military terms - Indexed glossary of military terms, phrases, abbreviations and slang.

NATO Terms - United States Department of Defense dictionary of Nato-specific military and associated terms.

Nomenclature of Naval Vessels - Extensive index list of naval terms maintained by the United States Department of the Navy circa 1942.

Nuclear Weapons - Key terms associated with nuclear weapons and nuclear disarmament.

Royal Marine Slang - Glossary of slang spoken by the Royal Marines.

World War II U-boat Terms - Cross-referenced glossary of German U-Boat terminology.

WWII Naval Terms - World War II naval terms with a focus on submariners terminology.

Grunt - Glossary of military terms and acronyms.

Gulf War Terms - Terms used by the media, military and political leaders during the Persian Gulf War.

Medieval Weapons - Weapons terms with separate glossaries for archery and projectiles, light, and heavy weapons as well as a non-combat and general terms glossary.

Military Architecture - Illustrated and cross-referenced dictionary of military architecture terms used in fortification and fieldworks from the Iron Age up until the eighteenth century.

Army Technology Glossary - Glossary of military terminology and phrases associated with modern armoured warfare.

Navy Slang - Defines naval terms, abbreviations, and highlights origins with anecdotes.

Argos Press Radar Glossary - Describes key terms and abbreviations used in radar and electronic warfare.

Concrete Terminology - Glossary of basic terms used in concrete manufacture and construction.

Glossary of Trenchless Terms - Cross-referenced glossary of terms from the International Society for Trenchless Technology.

Solar Heating - Glossary of basic terms relating to solar heating.

Home Building Terms - Glossary of home building terms.

Glossary of Roofing Terms - Indexed glossary designed to help those not directly involved in roofing with the industry terminology.

Plumbing Glossary - List of plumbing related terms.

Expansion Joints - Definitions of expansion joint components and related equipment as published by "The Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association".

Pool Terminology - Commonly used terminology specific to a "residential pool language" with a focus on chemical and water balance definitions and pool structure and equipment definitions.

Home Construction - Home construction, remodeling and maintenance terms.

Glazing Terms - Brief list of words associated with glazing.

Glossary of Home Building Terms - Indexed list of home building vocabulary.

Construction Management - Indexed glossary of terms relating to construction management.

Contractors' Terms - Glossary of 12,000 contracting and construction terms.

Flooring Terms - Common terms used in the tile and flooring industry.

Concrete and Paving Glossary - Alphabetized reference to help industrial distributors and contractors understand or clarify terms used in the industry.

Corrugated Metals: Roll Forming Glossary - Illustrated reference of terms for the roll forming, corrugating, and metal fabricating industries.

Acoustics Glossary - Accoustics and general electronics vocabulary with support for user contributions to the glossary. Site somewhat impacted by heavy advertising.

Audio and Video Glossary - Searchable database of audio, visual and general electrical terminology.

Audiovisual Terminology - Detailed glosssary of audiovisual materials archiving terms.

Glossary Of Audio Terminology - Glossary of audio terminology definitions on the web.

Guitar Nine Records Glossary of Terms - Buzzwords, jargon and terms used in recording studios by producers, engineers, composers and musicians.

CCTV Glossary - Glossary of closed-circuit television, general video and graphics terminology.

Digital Film Glossary - Glossary of photographic and digital imaging terminology wtih illustrations.

Electronic Cinematography - Technical glossary of electronic cinematography terminology.

Kodak Film and Video Terminology - Glossary of common terms used in film and video production.

Dilettantes Dictionary - Dictionary of technical audio terminology by author Sandy Lerner. Appendices cover topics such as power consumption and decibel calculations.

Glossary of Heraldry - Searchable online index of heraldic terms by James Parker.

Medieval Footwear Terminology - Indexed glossary of terms relating to medieval footwear.

Medieval Terms - Glossary and guide to medieval terms maintained by J. S. Arkenberg at California State University in Fullerton.

Knighthood, Chivalry and Tournaments - Comprehensive collection of cross-referenced terms relating to knighthood, chilvalry and tournaments with links to related sites.

Castle Terminology - Cross-referenced list of terms associated with medieval castles.

Feudalism - Dictionary of feudal terms used in England and other places.

Aaron's Illustrated Glossary of Architecture and Decor - Architectural and related terms with illustrations and bibliography.

Art and Architecture - Single-page glossary of art and architectural terms.

Buffalo Illustrated Architecture Dictionary - Indexed, cross-referenced and illustrated dictionary of architectural terms. All illustrations and photos are from buildings located in Buffalo, New York.

Landscape Gardening and Architecture - Cross-referenced glossary of gardening and landscape-architecture terms.

Michael Durkin's Architectural Terms - Indexed single-page collection of architectural vocabulary.

California Missions Studies Terms - Illustrated glossary of terms relating to California missions and other Hispanic sites.

Art Glossary - PDF format glossary of dance, general music and document terminology.

Belly Dance Terms - Glossary of belly dance terms.

Indian Music Glossary - Glossary of terms used in Indian music.

Vance's Fantastic Tap Dance Dictionary - A complete glossary of tap dance, including names of steps and combinations, and descriptions of the movements associated with tapping.

Education Terms and Acronyms - Glossary of educational terms and acronyms maintained by the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory.

Educational Financial Aid Terms - Glossary of terms associated with financial aid for education.

Distance Education Terms - Glossary of technical vocabulary associated with distance education.

Science Education Glossary - Cross-referenced glossary of terms used in the teaching of science.

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