Electronic Engineering Glossary Terms

Department of Defense Index of Specification and Standards (DoDISS). The DoD publication that lists unclassified Federal and military specifications and standards, related standardization documents, and voluntary standards approved for use by DoD.

Design activity. A design activity is an activity that has, or has had, responsibility for the design of an item. The activity may be Government, commercial, or nonprofit organization. (ASME Y14.24M). See also “current design activity" and “original design activity".

Digital data. Data stored on a computer system which employs a display on which the user and the computer interact to create entities for the production of layouts, drawings, numerical control tapes, or other engineering data.

Distribution statement. A statement used in marking a technical document to denote the extent of its availability for distribution, release, and disclosure without need for additional approvals and authorizations from the controlling DoD office.

Document. Document applies to the specifications, drawings, lists, standards, pamphlets, reports and printed, typewritten or other information, relating to the design, procurement, manufacture, test or acceptance inspection of items or services.

Drawing (engineering). An engineering document or digital data file(s) that discloses (directly or by reference), by means of graphic or textual presentations, or combinations of both, the physical and functional requirements of an item.

Drawing format. The arrangement and organization of information within a drawing. This includes such features as the size and arrangement of blocks, notes, lists, revision information, and use of optional or supplemental blocks.

Duplicate original. A replica of an engineering drawing or digital data file(s) created to serve as the official record of the item when the original has been lost.