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A difference between two opposing modes. It typically refers to a speed disparity. For example, in asymmetric operations, it takes longer to compress and encrypt data than to decompress and decrypt it. Contrast with symmetric. See asymmetric compression and public key cryptography. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The asymmetric threat is not a new phenomenon of warfare although in recent years its impact on the battlefield has increased dramatically. The reason lies in the nature of asymmetric warfare. The QDR aims to shift military capabilities to fight terrorism and meet other nontraditional, asymmetric threats, while shaping a defense structure better able to support and speed up this reorientation, Henry said. |
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