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on-line operation

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on-line operation [′ȯn‚līn ‚äp·ə′rā·shən]
(computer science)
Computer operation in which input data are fed into the computer directly from observing instruments or other input equipment, and computer results are obtained during the progress of the event.
(communications)
A method of operation whereby messages are encrypted and simultaneously transmitted from one station to one or more other stations where reciprocal equipment is automatically operated to permit reception and simultaneous decryptment of the message. Also known as on-line cryptographic operation.


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