Functional decomposition — refers broadly to the process of resolving a functional relationship into its constituent parts in such a way that the original function can be reconstructed (i.e., recomposed) from those parts by function composition. In general, this process of … Wikipedia
Functional programming — In computer science, functional programming is a programming paradigm that treats computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions and avoids state and mutable data. It emphasizes the application of functions, in contrast with the… … Wikipedia
Functional Software Architecture — A Functional Software Architecture (FSA) is an architectural model that identifies enterprise functions, interactions and corresponding IT needs. These functions can be used as reference by different domain experts to develop IT systems as part… … Wikipedia
functional occlusion — such contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth as will provide the highest efficiency in the centric position and during all excursive movements of the jaw that are essential to mastication, without producing trauma … Medical dictionary
Algorithmic efficiency — In computer science, efficiency is used to describe properties of an algorithm relating to how much of various types of resources it consumes. Algorithmic efficiency can be thought of as analogous to engineering productivity for a repeating or… … Wikipedia
Non-functional requirement — In systems engineering and requirements engineering, a non functional requirement is a requirement that specifies criteria that can be used to judge the operation of a system, rather than specific behaviors. This should be contrasted with… … Wikipedia
Non-functional requirements — In systems engineering and requirements engineering, non functional requirements are requirements which specify criteria that can be used to judge the operation of a system, rather than specific behaviors. This should be contrasted with… … Wikipedia
Purely functional — is a term in computing used to describe algorithms, data structures or programming languages that exclude destructive modifications (updates). According to this restriction, variables are used in a mathematical sense, with identifiers referring… … Wikipedia
Seasonal energy efficiency ratio — The efficiency of air conditioners is often rated by the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) which is defined by the [Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute] in its standard ARI 210=240, Performance Rating of Unitary Air… … Wikipedia
Network of Excellence for Functional Biomaterials (NFB) — The Network of Excellence for Functional Biomaterials (NFB) is a multidisciplinary research center which hosts over sixty biologists, chemists, scientists, engineers, and clinicians based at the National University of Ireland, Galway. NFB… … Wikipedia
occlusal harmony functional — such occlusion of the teeth in all positions of the mandible during mastication as will provide the greatest masticatory efficiency without imposing undue strain or trauma on the supporting tissues … Medical dictionary