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Span may refer to:

In mathematics:

  • Linear span, in linear algebra, the intersection of all subspaces containing a particular set of vectors
  • Span (category theory), a generalization of the notion of relation between two objects of a category

In computing:

  • <span>, an HTML element (see span and div)
  • Space Physics Analysis Network, a DECNet-based wide area network
  • Switched Port Analyzer, the Cisco Systems implementation of port mirroring
  • Span (programming language), a programming language in the spirit of Smalltalk, targeting the Parrot virtual machine

Other uses:

  • Span (band), a norwegian rock band
  • SPAN magazine, published by the Embassy of the United States in New Delhi, India
  • Span (game), a game similar to Connect Four
  • Denard Span, outfielder for the Minnesota Twins
  • Saudi Payments Network, a financial transaction system in Saudi Arabia
  • CME SPAN (Standard Portfolio Analysis of Risk), a system for calculating margin requirements for futures contracts
  • Span Developments, a British house design and building company
  • Span, a synonym for the Italian wine grape Nebbiolo
  • Spacecraft Analysis Network, a support network during Apollo missions headed by Owen Maynard

1911 encyclopedia

Up to date as of January 14, 2010

From LoveToKnow 1911

SPAN (from O. Eng. spannan, to bind, connect together; the word is of general occurrence in Teutonic languages, the ultimate origin being the root spa-, to extend, stretch out, cf. Gr. orav, to draw out, Lat. spatium, space), a distance stretched, the space between terminal points. The word was formerly used as a measure of length =10.368 in., taken from the stretch of the fully opened hand from thumb to little finger. The term is used in architecture for the width or opening of an arch or arched opening, and also the width of a roof between the wall plates. A "span roof" is a roof having two sides inclining to a centre or ridge, in contradistinction to a "shed roof" (see Shed).


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Wiktionary

Up to date as of January 14, 2010

Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary

German

Etymology

Old High German spān

Noun

Span m

  1. chip
  2. shaving

Simple English

The English Wiktionary has a dictionary definition (meanings of a word) for:

Span could mean:

  • span (unit of length)
  • span (architecture)
  • Span (band), a Norwegian punk rock band
  • Switched Port ANalyzer, a way to monitor computer networks, similar to a network tap
  • Linear span, in mathematics
  • (co)spans in category theory
  • wingspan, in Aerospace engineering (aircraft design)
  • span and div in HTML
  • CME SPAN - Standard Portfolio Analysis of Risk, a system developed by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange
  • For powerlines, the distance between two pylons
  • For aerial tramways, the distance between two supporting structures
  • For a bridge, the distance between supporting pylons or towers.
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