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  Gloss - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A gloss (from koine Greek γλώσσα glossa, meaning 'tongue') is a note made in the margins or between the lines of a book, in which the meaning of the text in its original language is explained, sometimes in another language.
Glosses are of some importance in philology, especially if one language—usually, the language of the author of the gloss—has left few texts of its own.
Glosses frequently shed valuable light on the vocabulary of otherwise little attested languages; they are less reliable for syntax, because many times the glosses follow the word order of the original text, and translate its idioms literally.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gloss   (415 words)

  
 Gloss -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
As such, glosses can vary in thoroughness and complexity, from simple marginal notations of words one reader found difficult or obscure, to entire interlinear (A written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language) translations of the original text.
Glosses are of some importance in (The humanistic study of language and literature) philology, especially if one language—usually, the language of the author of the gloss—has left few monuments of its own.
A collection of glosses is a (An alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field) glossary.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/gl/gloss.htm   (262 words)

  
 Gloss   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Gloss is often described as the attribute responsible for the shiny or lustrous appearance of a coating.
Gloss is a measurement of the light reflectance of a paint surface.
In gloss measurement tests, a beam of light is directed toward the test paint surface at a certain angle from the perpendicular.
www.goldenglowpaints.com /Articles/GeneralArticles/GLOSS.htm   (206 words)

  
 The Disappearing Computer Initiative - GLOSS
GLOSS aims to investigate the barriers, both user-centred and technical, to the construction of flexible and powerful living and working environments for all European citizens.
GLOSS aims to provide information technology that respects social norms - allowing established ways of interaction to be generated or saved as required.
GLOSS will provide a theoretical framework and a technological infrastructure to support emerging functionality paradigms for user interactions that remain appropriate and consistent over time, dependent on location.
www.disappearing-computer.net /projects/GLOSS.html   (235 words)

  
 GLOSS - a web-journal of art & ideas
GLOSS is a new web-based, non-profit zine of arts and ideas.
GLOSS is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, but its outlook is universal.
The second issue of GLOSS is scheduled to appear in the spring of 2003.
www.glosszine.org   (75 words)

  
 PSMSL - GLOSS information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
GLOSS Core Network Status as of October 2004 can be summarised in terms of the latest data received by the PSMSL for each station in the network.
In 1997, the requirements for GLOSS, in particular with regard to the interactions with new technologies such as satellite radar altimetry, the Global Positioning System and absolute gravity, were re-assessed in the GLOSS Implementation Plan 1997 which was presented for approval to the IOC Assembly in July 1997.
GLOSS was originated proposed in order to improve the quantity and quality of Mean Sea Level data supplied to the Permanent Service for Mean Sea Level (PSMSL), and GLOSS continues to perform that function.
www.pol.ac.uk /psmsl/programmes/gloss.info.html   (2146 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - gloss (Language And Linguistics) - Encyclopedia
gloss [Gr.,=tongue], explanatory note on a word or words of a text, usually written between the lines or in a margin of a manuscript.
The gloss may be in a language different from that of the text.
Old glosses on the Bible have value as evidence of tradition, as have glosses in civil and canon law.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/G/gloss.html   (182 words)

  
 Powells.com Interviews - Molly Gloss   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Gloss: The reviews each take a different perspective, but they all seem to understand that the book contains many layers and can be read in any number of different ways.
Gloss: I'm reading The Poisonwood Bible because so many people have recommended it to me, and I'm enjoying it, though it took me a little while to get into it.
Gloss: I did write from beginning to end, although the prefatory letter was written later, when I was nearer to the end of the story
www.powells.com /authors/gloss.html   (2889 words)

  
 GLOSS Guidelines
GLOSS is published in English, but we welcome translations from other languages, so long as we are able to publish the original text alongside the translation.
GLOSS seeks visual art in the form of paintings, drawings, photography, computer-generated graphics, cartoons, and collage.
GLOSS seeks only the right to publish accepted pieces on the GLOSS web-site, with permission to publish selected pieces in print in future anthologies.
www.glosszine.org /guidelines.htm   (400 words)

  
 Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS) -
GLOSS aims at the establishment of high quality global and regional sea level networks for application to climate-change studies,ocean circulation modelling, satellite radar altimeter calibration and general oceanographic and coastal sea level research.
The main component of GLOSS is the Global Core Network (GCN) comprised of approximately 290 sea-level measurement stations around the world.
GLOSS is an element of the Global Oceans Observing System (GOOS).
www.oceansatlas.org /cds_static/en/global_sea_level_observing_system_gloss__en_14307_all_1.html   (144 words)

  
 GLOSS - Definition
Brightness or luster of a body proceeding from a smooth surface; polish; as, the gloss of silk; cloth is calendered to give it a gloss.
All this, without a gloss or comment, He would unriddle in a moment.
You have the art to gloss the foulest cause.
www.hyperdictionary.com /dictionary/gloss   (288 words)

  
 LL&T Lomicka
The issue of "to gloss or not to gloss" and the questions currently being investigated on glossing can be taken a step further and approached from a different perspective with the advent of multimedia reading software.
glosses they were using and justify their choice (for those using glosses), and finally to voice their understanding of each line in the context of the poem at the end of every 10 lines of the text.
Their use of the glosses was oriented toward the goal of translation and paraphrasing in order to achieve a minimal level of comprehension.
llt.msu.edu /vol1num2/article2/default.html   (5351 words)

  
 Cross-Language Information Retrieval: Layout Strategies for Gloss Translation
The current search result web page includes a gloss translation approach in which the words of the document are translated, one by one, and the three most common translations for each word are displayed horizontally between parentheses.
The effectiveness of such a gloss translation is measured by some distance measures between the decisions made by subject who read this gloss translation to the ideal case (defined by the behavior of subjects who received materials in English).
The current search result web page includes a gloss translation approach in which the words of the document are translated, one by one, and the three most common translations for each word are displayed horizontally between parentheses so that the most common translation is placed first.
www.otal.umd.edu /SHORE2001/crossLang   (4276 words)

  
 LIP GLOSS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
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www.cashinfo.biz /25k/lip-gloss.html   (142 words)

  
 Gloss
Gloss, Philip M., Elk City p.o., Elk, was born in Armstrong county on August 12, 1829, and was the son of Martin and Sarah (Hoffman) Gloss.
Gloss, John W. Clarion co., age 42, other residents, Rhoda age 34; Vernon age 18; Effie age 16; Vincent age 14.
Gloss, John W. Lawrence age 42, New Castle co., wife Harriet age 45 Ohio dau.
www.geocities.com /dancenshout/Gloss.html   (884 words)

  
 Canon Semi Gloss Photo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
However, we have always been limited to either the standard gloss finish or the not so standard matte finish (which is quite good).
These two types of paper are at opposite ends of the spectrum and are a bit extreme for certain prininting needs.
In addition, the balance between matte and gloss is exceptional.
www.compare-digital-cameras.com /Accessories/Photo-Paper/Canon-Semi-Gloss-Photo/B00028CK0S   (179 words)

  
 

Maximize Surface Gloss Using the 7424 Polisher

In the strictest sense, compounding is the removal of swirls, scratches, oxidation and paint defects.
Polishing restores surface gloss and finishing is protecting the surface with a wax or sealant.
A glaze is a gloss-enhancing polish that uses natural oils and/or modern polymers to maximize surface gloss.
www.properautocare.com /maxsurglosus.html   (962 words)

  
 Ask the Expert: Epoxy Coating Loose Gloss   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Many epoxy coatings do loose gloss when they are exposed to sunlight because of their sensitivity to UV rays.
They generally do not loose gloss when they are exposed indoors.
I have never seen data that tracks the loss of gloss over time, and in any case that would depend on the epoxy resin and ingredients such as UV stabilizers in the coating.
www.paintcenter.org /rj/mar05b.cfm   (212 words)

  
 Lip Gloss by Sacha Cosmetics.
Glassy, long-wearing LIP SHINE in convenient tubes, and sophisticated, non-tacky lip gloss in pots.
Apply lip gloss or lip shine over lipstick or alone.
Remember that gloss would emphasize and therefore make your lips appear to be fuller.
www.sachacosmetics.com /lipgloss.htm   (215 words)

  
 GLOSS Station Handbook
The Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS) is a programme coordinated by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) for the establishment of global and regional sea level networks.
The main component of GLOSS is the 'Global Core Network' of 287 stations around the world for long term climate change and oceanographic sea level monitoring.
The GLOSS Station Handbook was constructed to provide further information on each of the tide gauges in GLOSS core network.
www.bodc.ac.uk /services/glosshb   (255 words)

  
 Seagull M6 Gloss
The M6 Gloss features a high gloss lacquer finish.
This finish provides excellent protection but at the same time is extremely light and elastic.
This is a crucial point in both the sound of the guitar and its ability to age - a thick finish muffles a guitar's vibration and blocks aging.
www.seagullguitars.com /productm6gloss.htm   (52 words)

  
 PSMSL - GLOSS relevant publications
Note that the GLOSS Bulletin, which used to be published approximately once a year, on the web is now no longer produced.
However, the Afro-America GLOSS News is published at irregular intervals on the web (early editions only on paper).
Report by the chairman of the GLOSS Group of Experts to the First Session of the Joint WMO/IOC Technical Commission for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology (JCOMM).
www.pol.ac.uk /psmsl/training/gloss.pub.html   (2630 words)

  
 Gay and Lesbian Organized Sports Society
Volleyball has been cancelled for today, May 20, due to inclement weather.
It is the mission of the Gay and Lesbian Organized Sports Society (GLOSS) to:
GLOSS is a member of the OutinLV Yahoo Group
www.gloss.org   (176 words)

  
 Acrylic Gloss and Satin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Polyurethane-enhanced Acrylic Gloss is a furniture-grade finish for all millwork, interior log walls and cabinetry in your log home.
The advantage of Acrylic Gloss is that it contains no caustic dryers, no personal danger from lingering solvent odors.
And since Acrylic Gloss is non-yellowing, the clear beauty of your home's finest wood will always come shining through.
www.permachink.com /Gloss.html   (161 words)

  
 Bible study resources: gloss   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
When a small explanation or correction is written above the text or in the margin it is a gloss, which is the origin of the term "glossary".
Glosses may have been incorporated into the text by a later generation of scribes (interpolation).
This page is part of the Postmodern Bible - Amos commentary, if you have reached it as a standalone page, to view it in context, go to www.bible.gen.nz
www.bible.gen.nz /amos/glossary/gloss.htm   (70 words)

  
 Gravano, L.; Garcia-Molina, H.; Tomasic, A.: Gloss: Text-Source Discovery over the Internet
GlOSS: T ext-Source Discovery over the Internet Luis Gravano Columbia University and H ector Garc a-Molina Stanford University and Anthony T omasic INRIA RocquencourtThe dramatic growth of the Internet has created a new problem for users: the location of relevant sources of documents.
This article presents a framework for (and experimentally analyzes a solution to) this problem, which we call the text-source discovery problem.
W e extensively describe the methodology for measuring the retrieval effectiveness of these systems and provide experimenevidence, based on actual data, that all three systems are highly effective at determining promising text sources for a given query.
dbpubs.stanford.edu /pub/2000-11   (357 words)

  
 D1223-93(1998) Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Paper and Paperboard at 75°
1.1 This test method is for measuring the specular gloss of paper at 75° (15° from the plane of paper).
For these purposes, TAPPI T653 "Specular Gloss of Paper and Paperboard at 20 Degrees" is preferred, although the present method has been shown to be suitable for gloss measurements of most other ink films on paper or paperboard.
For example, on comparing white and fl surfaces which are otherwise identical, the white surface will measure less than one gloss unit higher than the fl.
www.astm.org /DATABASE.CART/REDLINE_PAGES/D1223.htm   (297 words)

  
 How To Make Lip Gloss
Melt in a double boiler and spoon into lip gloss containers.
Melt together the oil and beeswax, and microwave until wax is just melted.
Add the spearmint oil after the gloss has almost cooled and stir thoroughly.
www.acplace.com /Natural/lip-gloss.htm   (244 words)

  
 Thermoplastic handles with smart high gloss finish: News from Elesa (UK)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Six colours are available in industry standard 140mm size to suit all types of door, draw and case applications, including working temperatures up to 140C.
M843 series are lightweight and shatterproof with the lost cost benefits of thermoplastic and the smooth gloss finish usually associated with conventional thermoset materials.
The bright gloss finish, non-shatter material and blind reverse mounting features have significant advantages in cleaning, which is beneficial in food processing and packaging.
www.engineeringtalk.com /news/elc/elc122.html   (261 words)

  
 Inkjet Label Gloss Paper
Available inkjet label gloss are compatible with label software from Fellows®/NEATO®, Avery® CD/DVD Formats 5931 or 8931.
There are self-adhesive inkjet label gloss sheets, containing 2 bright white colored labels per sheet.
If you're out of inkjet label gloss paper, have it here with great free shipping offers.
www.hp-deskjet-5650.com /inkjet-label-gloss.shtml   (260 words)

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