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A standard is an established norm or requirement in regard to technical systems, usually in form of a formal document that establishes uniform engineering or technical criteria, methods, processes and practices.

A standard is an established norm or requirement in regard to technical systems, usually in form of a formal document that establishes uniform engineering or technical criteria, methods, processes and practices.

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Are back-of-the-book indexes useful?

Are back-of-the-book indexes useful in electronic texts? I'm aware that people can search for anything they want in an electronic text and be taken there at the press of a button. But indexes don't merely point to terms located in the text. They…
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