Isc

/aɪ ɛs si/ noun

Definition

Abbreviation commonly used in technical contexts, often standing for 'Internet Storm Center,' 'International Switching Center,' or 'Instruction Set Computer' depending on the field.

Etymology

Modern acronym formed from the initial letters of various technical terms, primarily emerging in late 20th century computing and telecommunications. The specific meaning depends on context and industry usage.

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Acronyms like 'ISC' show how technical fields create their own linguistic shortcuts - the same three letters can mean completely different things to a network security expert versus a telecommunications engineer, creating specialized vocabularies within professional communities.

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