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specific dynamic action — noun : the effect of ingestion and assimilation of food and especially of protein in increasing the production of heat in the body … Useful english dictionary
action — 1. The performance of any of the vital functions, the manner of such performance, or the result of the same. 2. The exertion of any force or power, physical, chemical, or mental. [L. actio, from ago, pp. actus, to do] ball valve a. intermittent… … Medical dictionary
action — actionless, adj. /ak sheuhn/, n. 1. the process or state of acting or of being active: The machine is not in action now. 2. something done or performed; act; deed. 3. an act that one consciously wills and that may be characterized by physical or… … Universalium
Dynamic game difficulty balancing — Dynamic game difficulty balancing, also known as dynamic difficulty adjustment (DDA) or dynamic game balancing (DGB), is the process of automatically changing parameters, scenarios and behaviors in a video game in real time, based on the player s … Wikipedia
Dynamic decision-making — (DDM) is interdependent decision making that takes place in an environment that changes over time either due to the previous actions of the decision maker or due to events that are outside of the control of the decision maker.[1][2] In this sense … Wikipedia
Dynamic game balancing — (DGB) is the process of automatically changing parameters, scenarios and behaviors in a video game in order to avoid a player becoming bored or frustrated with the game. In one extreme, the player may become bored because the game is too easy. In … Wikipedia
Action Directe (climb) — Action Directe is a famously difficult sport climb in the Frankenjura, Germany.It has been climbed by ten people.The first ascent (FA) was by Wolfgang Güllich in 1991, who climbed the route using a 16 move sequence. Simpson and Koyamada used a… … Wikipedia
Dynamic-link library — This article is about the OS/2 and Windows implementation. For dynamic linking of libraries in general, see Dynamic linker. Dynamic link library Filename extension .dll Internet media type application/x msd … Wikipedia
Action Man — For the 2nd generation Hasbro Action Man, see . For the 40th anniversary reproductions, see . For the TV show, see Action Man (TV series). For the pro wrestler, see Dick Beyer. Action Man is an action figure boys toy launched in Britain in 1966… … Wikipedia
Dynamic verb — A dynamic or finitive verb is a verb that shows continued or progressive action on the part of the subject. This is the opposite of a stative verb. Dynamic verbs have duration, that is, they occur over time. This time may or may not have a… … Wikipedia
