Rem - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Rem :  (noun)
1: a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of Rapid Eye Movements during sleep [syn: paradoxical sleep, rapid eye movement sleep, REM sleep, rapid eye movement, REM]
2: (Roentgen Equivalent Man) the dosage of ionizing radiation that will cause the same amount of injury to human tissue as 1 roentgen of X-rays [syn: REM]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Rem : 

(Based on "remark") The keyword used in BASIC to introduce a comment (which continues to the end of the line). MS-DOS probably borrowed it from BASIC. Might be used in the form "REM out" meaning to comment out.

(1998-04-27)



Based on the Online Dictionary of Computing [Computer_Dictionary]:

Rem :  Ring Error Monitor





Based on Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (Version 1.9, June 2002) [Acronyms_Dictionary]:

Rem :  Remote Equipment Module





Based on Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (Version 1.9, June 2002) [Acronyms_Dictionary]:

Rem :  rem: In radiation, Roentgen equivalent for man, a roentgen (an international unit of X- or gamma-radiation) adjusted for the atomic makeup of the human body. In ophthalmology, rapid eye movement.

Based on Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (Version 1.9, June 2002) [Acronyms_Dictionary]:

Example Usage of Rem

autumnzy: IDP is common sense, i hope i'll Rem these common sense... :p
aufafitra: Mata buRem..Rem..Rem..Rem.. Neranginya gmn ya ??
EstherCU: Snap de halsstarrigheid van upcoming economies. Zij moeten nu de Rem erop en mede-opdraaien voor de shizzle die anderen hebben gemaakt.
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