Acronyms
Sales, Marketing, and Technology Acronyms and Abbreviations. Jump to acronyms beginning with the number or letter:
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NLP
A field at the intersection of computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), and linguistics, aimed at enabling computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language in a valuable and meaningful way. NLP encompasses various techniques and technologies designed to allow computers…
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NLU
A subset of natural language processing (NLP) that focuses on enabling computers to understand and interpret human language in a way that is similar to how humans do. NLU involves teaching computers to understand the meaning of language, by analyzing…
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NMT
A first-generation (1G) analog mobile telephone system used in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden) and some other countries during the 1980s and early 1990s. NMT was developed by the Nordic telecommunications administrations to establish a standardized mobile telephone…
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NMT
An approach to machine translation (MT) that uses a large neural network, a type of deep learning model, to translate text from one language to another. Unlike Statistical Machine Translation (SMT), which translates phrases or words based on statistical probabilities…
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NNTP
An application-layer protocol used for the distribution, retrieval, and posting of articles on Usenet newsgroups. Developed in the mid-1980s, NNTP was designed to replace the older UUCP (Unix-to-Unix Copy Program) system, which required point-to-point dial-up connections and was less efficient…
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NNTR
An acronym often used in emails to indicate that the recipient does not need to send a response, helping to reduce unnecessary email back-and-forth and improve efficiency. This is common in email productivity strategies like Inbox Zero, where minimizing unnecessary…
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NoSQL
NoSQL refers to a category of databases that store and manage data differently from traditional relational (SQL) databases. Instead of using tables with fixed rows and columns, NoSQL databases can handle unstructured data in various formats. Think of SQL databases…
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NPM
A popular tool used in software development for managing JavaScript packages. In this context, a package refers to a reusable piece of code that solves a specific problem or adds a particular feature to an application. NPM is integral to…
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NPO
An entity that operates for purposes other than generating profit for its owners or shareholders. These organizations are typically dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a specific point of view. Key characteristics of NPOs include: Mission-driven:…
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NPS
A metric used by businesses to measure customer loyalty and satisfaction. The NPS score is based on a single question that asks customers to rate how likely they are to recommend a company, product or service to a friend or…








