Global Statements Dictionary
bu
bubble sort
(bub' l so^rt') n.
a simple sort algorithm in which consecutive pairs of objects are compared and exchanged if they are found to be out of sequence.
buffer
(buf' ur) n.
1. a block of memory used to hold the active part of the data of a file, communications link, etc. The use of a buffer may allow smoother or more efficient transfer of data.
v.t.
2. to access indirectly through a buffer.
3. to load data into a buffer from.
buffered, adj.
BUFNO
System option. Ref: PSPPR:System Options. PSPL:Options for SAS Datasets:System Options for SAS Files. SLRD:SAS System Options.
Dataset option. Ref: PSPPR:Files:Dataset Options. PSPL:Options for SAS Datasets:Dataset Options. SLRD:Data Set Options.
BUFSIZE
System option. Ref: PSPPR:System Options. PSPL:Options for SAS Datasets:System Options for SAS Files. SLRD:SAS System Options.
Dataset option. Ref: PSPPR:Files:Dataset Options. PSPL:Options for SAS Datasets:Dataset Options. SLRD:Data Set Options.
bug
(bug') n.
a behavior of a program that differs from the program's intended or documented behavior.
buggy, adj.
build
(bild') v.t.
1. to create from parts; assemble.
2. to create a complete executable file from source code through a process that includes compiling, linking, and often other actions.
n.
3. a process of compiling, linking, etc., that creates a complete executable file.
4. the specific version or revision of an executable file that is created at a specific time, incorporating revisions made up to that time.
BUILD
SAS/AF. Procedure. Command.
BULKLOAD
Dataset option. SAS/ACCESS. Bulk load, the fastest way to add multiple rows to a database table.
bullet
(bu^l' it) n.
a character shown as a small solid centered circle, often written before items in a list.
bulleted list, n.
button
(but' n) n.
1. a simple mechanical control device that is operated by pressing.
2. a simple graphical control that is operated by clicking. A button may represent an action or an option.
