(biology) The applied science of selecting positive or desirable traits in a species.

(linguistics) The successful use by a language learner of a construct from his/her source language in the target language, such that the resulting utterance in the target language is correct.

Focusing on thoughts of success, as a strategy for achievement.

(computer science) Random-access time: the time required to move the hard disk arm to the desired cylinder (seek time) and for the desired sector to rotate under the disk head (rotational latency).

plural of bubble position

(philosophy, government, public policy) An essay or report which expresses a position, conclusion, or recommendation concerning a contested issue or undecided question and which usually contains arguments or reasons in support of this position.

A job that is designed to train or develop employees in preparation for further career advancement. example: management trainee

Often used other than figuratively or idiomatically: to assume a given position.

The claim that a writer or speaker makes about a controversial issue.

(navigation) An estimate of the position of a ship or aircraft at a certain time, worked out by adding the estimated effect of the tide and wind to the dead reckoning.