Glossary of Terms: Meanings as Used in This Tender Document
BTU - The British thermal unit (Btu or BTU) is a traditional unit of heat; it is defined
as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of
water by one degree Fahrenheit. This unit of energy is used in respect of
heating, ventilation and air conditioning in this specification.
CV - Curriculum vitae (Latin for “course of (one's) life”) is “a short account of
one's career and qualifications prepared typically by an applicant for a
position” – in other words, a résumé.
DSTV - MultiChoice’s Digital Satellite Television is a Sub-Saharan African direct
broadcast satellite service.
GIS - A geographic information system (GIS) is a system designed to capture,
store, manipulate, analyse, manage, and present all types of
geographical data.
ICT - Information and Computer Technologies, often referred to as IT
(Information Technology.
kVA - A measurement of electrical power, k is used as a symbol depicting 1000
units. VA depicts volt-ampere. The term kVA is typically used in
conjunction with diesel generators. Typically 1000 volt amps is referred to
as 1kVA.
LED - A Light-emitting diode (a semiconductor diode which glows when a
voltage is applied.
Units of measurement:
Mm or mm - Is defined as millimetre, a unit of distance. An example of mm is how
someone would shorten the phrase "100 millimetres;" 100 mm.
M or m - Are symbols depicting the distance of one metre in length.
Sq. or sqm With m depicts square metres being a two-dimensional size
measurement.
LM - Refers to linear metres, typically used to measure sheet goods such as
fabric cloth where the width is static and one uses the measurement in
length only.
NB - An Latin abbreviation for nota bene, meaning “note well.” It is used to
emphasize an important point.
PA - A public address system (PA system) is an electronic system comprising
microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and related equipment.
PC - Defined as a personal computer, a general-purpose computer designed
to be used by a single person.
PLC - Political Liaison Committee, a committee established for consultation and
co-operation between the Electoral Commission and the registered
parties concerned on all electoral matters
RBG - Primary colours (red, blue and green) of light as perceived by humans,
less common, usually seen as RGB.
RF - Radio frequency, the distribution of tv/video signal distribution
NROC - National Results Operation Centre specifically used as an acronym at
the Electoral Commission of South Africa for its results announcement
centre(s).
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SABC - The South African Broadcasting Corporation SOC Limited, a state-owned
company registered in terms of the company laws of the Republic of
South Africa, under registration number 2003/023915/06 and constituted
in terms of the Broadcasting Act No. , as amended.
TV - Television; a telecommunication medium used for transmitting moving
images in monochrome (black and white), or in colour, and in two or
three dimensions and sound.
UPS - An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device that allows, for
example, a computer to keep running for at least a short time when the
primary power source is lost. It also provides protection from power
surges.
VAT - An indirect tax on the domestic consumption of goods and services,
currently regulated at 15%.
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