Dictionary

tamper evident: Any device or process that makes unauthorized access to the protected object or device easily detected.

tamper resistance: Any type of process that is used to resist tampering by normal users of a smart card.

target heart rate: A range of beats per minute of one’s heart during exercise in which the body receives the most benefit.

terrorism: Violence committed for political reasons; actions thought to be financed in-part through the sale of counterfeit goods.

trademark dilution: An effort to weaken the visual identity of a company by selling similar products with a similar logo.

trademark infringement: The illegal use of a registered logo or visual identity.

transmitter: An electronic device which propagates an electromagnetic signal, and is especially helpful in burglar alarms/detectors.

Trojan: Also known as a Trojan horse, this is a piece of software that appears to perform a certain action, but actually does something else (usually involving a computer virus).

tube slide: A water park attraction in which one passes through a fully-enclosed tube and lands in a pool.

UV protection: Eye protection from the sun. In designer knock-offs, there is often no UV protection in the lenses.

vehicle tracking system: An electronic device installed in a vehicle to enable the owner or a third party to track the vehicles’ location, usually done with GPS technology.

very low calorie diet (VLCD): This is a medically supervised diet plan implementing a caloric intake of less than 800 calories per day and often used in preparation for weight loss surgery.

virtual private network (VPN): A communications network tunneled through another network, and dedicated for a specific network. It is used for secure communications through the public Internet.

VLE: Virtual Learning Environment; software designed to facilitate the administration of online classes.

waist to hip ratio: Some experts believe this is a more accurate representation than weight-to-height ratio, as it pinpoints where fat is actually accumulated, which can indicate a greater disposition to some related diseases.

water wings: Inflatable arm bands which help young children stay afloat in water; a pool accessory generally not recommended for water parks.

wave pool: A water park attraction in which artificial wave action is generated to simulate being in the ocean.

weight loss surgery: Several types of procedures exist, including gastric banding and bypass surgery, that can limit the amounts of food an individual can consume or digest and is generally recommended for those who remain obese in spite of natural efforts to lose weight.

wicking: The ability of a fabric to draw moisture away from the skin; provides comfort during high temperatures.

wide-brimmed hat: A hat with a brim that runs all the way around the head band that extends far from the head to provide shade.

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA): An early version of wireless security standard that was developed to replace WEP.

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP): An encryption standard for wireless networks that was intended to make wireless networks as secure as wired networks.

WWA: World Waterpark Association; a professional organization specifically for water parks.

yo-yo dieting: This is the process of on-again, off-again dieting that results in a continuous cycle of weight gain and loss that causes the metabolism to rebel and muscle tone to disappear, among other common complaints.

zero-depth entry pool: A pool with a means of entry similar to a beach, where one enters by walking down a ramp instead of stairs or climbing down a ladder.