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The discussion centers around technical jargon used in various fields, particularly focusing on terms like "Green Weenie" air filter, "Hollywood Knot," and "watchdog timer." The "Green Weenie" refers to a specific foam air filter popular in dirt biking, while the "Hollywood Knot" is a method for identifying electrical cables in dimly lit environments. The "watchdog timer" is a critical component in embedded systems that resets devices if they fail to operate within a specified time frame. These terms illustrate the specialized language that can be obscure to those outside the respective fields.

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Engineers, technicians, and enthusiasts in the fields of automotive maintenance, electrical engineering, and embedded systems will benefit from this discussion. Additionally, film production professionals may find the terminology relevant for their work in managing electrical systems on set.

  • #301
lisab said:
Or oscillation, such as "pacing to and fro"?

No mam it doesn't, although you may have been paced in the past or even recently.
 
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  • #302
edward said:
No mam it doesn't, although you may have been paced in the past or even recently.

So pacing is something that is done to people. Is pacing the taking of a census or survey?
 
  • #303
flatmaster said:
So pacing is something that is done to people. Is pacing the taking of a census or survey?

Pacing is done to people and another person does the pacing. It is not a survey, but you should hope that you see the person who is pacing you quickly.
 
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OCR said:

No it isn't sorry. This particular pacing isn't highly technical at all. It is still used but there are more modern devices that have replaced it. The person doing the pacing wears a uniform but not medical garb or a lab coat.:devil:
 
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Is it like being stalked or followed?
 
  • #307
Is it setting the pace of some physical activity? Pacing laps around the tack or cadence?
 

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