| Acronym | Meaning |
| CLEVER | Clinical Laboratory For Evaluation And Validation Of Epidemiologic Research |
| CCDW | Coupled-channel Distorted-wave (quantum Method) |
| AIRS | Atmospheric Infrared Sounder |
| OSC | On Site Coordinator |
| OBD | On-board Diagnosis |
| JFCA | Japan Fine Ceramics Association |
| GTSSP | Global Temperature And Salinity Pilot Program |
| CSGE | Conformation Sensitive Gel Electrophoresis |
| AHMM | Academy Of Hazardous Materials Management |
| USMAR | Upflow Static-Media Anaerobic Reactor |