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SO or so may refer to:

Language and relationships

English word usage

The word "so" originates from Old English swā, meaning "in this way" or "thus," which evolved from Proto-Indo-European swe, a reflexive pronoun root akin to terms for "self" or "so" in other Indo-European languages.^[1] Through Middle English, it retained its core sense of manner or degree while expanding into modern adverbial and conjunctive roles, as documented in historical linguistic records.^[2] In contemporary English, "so" functions primarily as an adverb indicating degree or extent, as in "The box is so big," where it modifies the adjective to emphasize magnitude.^[3] It also serves as a conjunction expressing consequence or result, exemplified by "It was raining, so I left early," linking cause and effect in a sentence.^[1] Additionally, "so" acts as an intensifier to heighten adjectives or adverbs, such as "The view is so beautiful," amplifying the quality described without altering the core meaning.^[3] A common conversational usage of "so" emerged in the 2010s as a discourse marker to initiate or transition topics, often in spoken English, as in "So, what do you think?" This filler-like role helps maintain conversational flow and signals a shift in focus, a pattern observed in informal dialogues and persisting into 2025.^[4] In recent slang, particularly among teens and on social media platforms as of 2025, "SO" is an acronym for "shout out," denoting a public acknowledgment, greeting, or praise directed at someone, such as "SO to my bestie for the support."^[5] This usage reflects the abbreviation trends in digital communication, distinct from its traditional linguistic roles.

Interpersonal terms

In interpersonal contexts, "SO" commonly serves as an abbreviation for "significant other," a gender-neutral term denoting a romantic partner, spouse, or committed life companion. This usage emphasizes the importance of the relationship without specifying gender, marital status, or other details, making it versatile for diverse relational dynamics. The phrase originated in social psychology, where it described influential figures in personal development, but evolved into everyday language to refer to intimate partners.^[6]^[7] The term was coined by American psychiatrist Harry Stack Sullivan as part of his interpersonal theory of personality, referring to key individuals—such as parents or peers—who shape one's self-concept through their perceived attitudes and interactions. Sullivan highlighted how these "significant others" influence behavior and anxiety levels, particularly in early life, laying the groundwork for its broader application.^[8] Over time, the expression entered colloquial use to describe romantic relationships, providing a neutral alternative to gendered terms, particularly in contexts promoting inclusivity for diverse partnerships including those in the LGBTQ+ community. By 2025, it has become a standard descriptor in such contexts, promoting privacy and equality in conversations about personal lives—for instance, phrases like "My SO and I are traveling together" allow speakers to share details without revealing specifics about gender or commitment level. The term's neutrality also appeals to heterosexual couples seeking egalitarian language, reflecting broader cultural moves away from traditional labels.^[7]^[9]

Arts and entertainment

Music

Peter Gabriel's fifth studio album, titled So, was released on May 19, 1986, by Charisma Records and Virgin Records.^[10] Recorded between February and December 1985, the album marked a commercial breakthrough for Gabriel, blending art rock with influences from world music, soul, and R&B.^[11] It features prominent singles such as "Sledgehammer," which became a major hit due to its innovative music video directed by Stephen R. Johnson, and "Don't Give Up," a duet with Kate Bush addressing themes of perseverance.^[12] The album's production, handled by Gabriel and Daniel Lanois, emphasized lush arrangements and experimental elements, contributing to its critical acclaim and sales exceeding five million copies worldwide.^[10] In musical notation and documentation, "SO" commonly serves as an abbreviation for "Symphony Orchestra," used in program notes, scores, and ensemble naming conventions to denote full orchestral ensembles performing symphonic works.^[13] This shorthand appears in contexts like concert listings and academic references, distinguishing symphony orchestras from chamber groups or philharmonics, and reflects standardized practices in classical music publishing since the 20th century.^[13] For example, institutions such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra are often abbreviated as BBC SO in professional schedules.^[14]

Film and other media

The 2013 South Korean drama film Hope (Korean: Sowon), directed by Lee Joon-ik, centers on an 8-year-old girl named So-won who is brutally sexually assaulted by a stranger while walking to school in a quiet neighborhood. The story follows her family's emotional journey as they support her physical recovery after emergency surgery and psychological healing amid ongoing trauma, while navigating a flawed justice system that tests their bonds and resilience. Starring Lee Re in the lead role, alongside Sul Kyung-gu as her father and Uhm Ji-won as her mother, the film explores profound themes of human connection, forgiveness, and societal shortcomings in addressing child abuse. Produced by Sidus FNH and Wellmade StarM, principal photography took place from April to June 2013 in locations including Changwon and Busan, with a runtime of 122 minutes; it premiered at the 18th Busan International Film Festival and was theatrically released on September 5, 2013, drawing 2,711,144 admissions in South Korea.^[15]^[16] In video games, the Star Ocean series, often abbreviated as SO by fans and developers, is a long-running action role-playing franchise blending science fiction and fantasy elements, developed by tri-Ace and published primarily by Square Enix (initially Enix). Launched in 1996 with the original Star Ocean for the Super Famicom—later remade as Star Ocean: First Departure in 2007 for PSP—the series features real-time combat, expansive planetary exploration, and narratives involving interstellar travel, ancient technologies, and personal quests across multiple timelines. Key installments include Star Ocean: The Second Story (1998, PlayStation), praised for its dual protagonists and private actions system that deepen character relationships, and its 2023 remake Star Ocean The Second Story R (multiplatform);^[17] Star Ocean: Till the End of Time (2003, PlayStation 2); Star Ocean: The Last Hope (2009, Xbox 360/PlayStation 3); Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness (2016, PlayStation 4); and Star Ocean: The Divine Force (2022, PlayStation 5/PC), which introduced seamless open-world flight mechanics. With six mainline entries as of 2022, the series has sold approximately 6.2 million units worldwide as of 2023, emphasizing innovative battle systems like skill combinations and item creation, while maintaining a focus on ensemble casts and moral dilemmas in cosmic settings.^[18]^[19]^[20] Other media includes So There (2015), a multimedia album by Ben Folds in collaboration with the chamber ensemble yMusic, which integrates orchestral elements with pop songwriting and premiered Folds's first piano concerto in three movements during live performances. Released on September 11, 2015, by New West Records, the project features eight original tracks exploring themes of regret, relationships, and self-reflection, recorded in Nashville and New York, with visual tie-ins through promotional music videos and concert footage that highlight the concerto's theatrical staging. While primarily an audio release, its hybrid format ties into Folds's broader media presence, including soundtrack contributions to films like Over the Hedge (2006).^[21]^[22]

Businesses and organizations

Commercial entities

The Southern Company, traded under the stock ticker symbol SO on the New York Stock Exchange, is one of the largest investor-owned utilities in the United States.^[23] Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company generates, transmits, and distributes electricity and natural gas to approximately 9 million customers across six states, primarily in the Southeast, with natural gas distribution extending to the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.^[24] Its operations include regulated electric utilities like Georgia Power and Alabama Power, as well as competitive generation through Southern Power and natural gas distribution via Southern Company Gas.^[25] The company has invested heavily in clean energy, with a portfolio that includes nuclear, solar, and wind facilities, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Stack Overflow, Inc. (commonly referred to as SO Inc.), is a prominent American technology company focused on developer tools and knowledge sharing.^[26] Established in 2008 by software engineers Jeff Atwood and Joel Spolsky, it operates the flagship Stack Overflow Q&A platform, visited by tens of millions of developers worldwide monthly for programming-related queries.^[27] The company expanded into the Stack Exchange Network and enterprise solutions like Stack Overflow for Teams, a collaboration tool for internal knowledge bases.^[26] Acquired by Prosus in 2021 for $1.8 billion, Stack Overflow, Inc. continues to drive innovation in developer productivity, with revenue from advertising, premium features, and business services.^[28] SO Inc. Co., Ltd. is a Japanese apparel manufacturer specializing in men's and boys' suits and coats.^[29] Incorporated in 1999 and based in Japan, the company produces ready-to-wear clothing for domestic and international markets, emphasizing quality tailoring and seasonal collections.^[29] It operates as a mid-sized player in the competitive Japanese fashion industry, supplying retailers with business and casual wear lines.^[29]

Non-profit and governmental bodies

The Sheriff's Office (SO), a common abbreviation for county-level law enforcement agencies in the United States, serves as a key governmental body responsible for maintaining public safety, operating jails, providing courthouse security, and executing court orders.^[30] These offices trace their origins to English common law, with the role of sheriff established as the "shire-reeve" or guardian of the county dating back to the 9th century under King Alfred the Great, and adopted in American colonies by the 17th century.^[31] In the U.S., the position is typically elected, with over 3,000 sheriffs' offices nationwide handling diverse duties such as civil process service and emergency response, as outlined in state constitutions like those of Pennsylvania and New Jersey from 1776.^[31] Non-profit organizations focused on special operations support, often abbreviated in relation to Special Operations Forces (SOF), provide non-combat assistance to military personnel and their families through mental health services, educational grants, and resilience programs. For instance, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation offers immediate financial aid and college scholarships to families of fallen or wounded SOF members, operating as a 501(c)(3) entity since 1980 to foster long-term community support without engaging in operational activities.^[32] Similarly, the SOF Support Foundation delivers confidential counseling and family wellness initiatives tailored to the unique stressors of special operations communities, emphasizing preventive care over tactical involvement.^[33] These bodies collaborate with governmental partners for broader impact, such as through the Military Special Operations Family Collaborative, a public health nonprofit initiative enhancing access to holistic support services.^[34]

Places

Geographical features

The Saulx is a 115 km long river in northeastern France, originating near the village of Germisay in the Haute-Marne department and flowing generally northwest to join the Marne River at Vitry-le-François.) As a right-bank tributary of the Marne, it drains a portion of the Champagne-Ardenne region, contributing to the hydrological system of the Seine basin rather than the Loire, though its course traverses agricultural landscapes in central-eastern France with a relatively gentle gradient suited to low-flow conditions.) The river supports local ecosystems through its wetlands and riparian zones, which host diverse flora and fauna typical of lowland French waterways, including species of fish and birds adapted to meandering streams.)

Science, technology, and mathematics

Biology and medicine

In pharmacy, a standing order (often abbreviated as S.O.) refers to a pre-approved protocol that authorizes pharmacists or other healthcare providers to dispense or renew certain medications without requiring a patient-specific prescription from a physician for each instance. This mechanism is particularly useful for repeat medications, such as chronic condition treatments, allowing for efficient management of refills while ensuring patient safety through standardized criteria. For example, standing orders can consolidate renewal protocols for classes of drugs like antihypertensives or antidiabetics, reducing administrative burden and improving adherence. A 2019 study on restructuring legacy standing prescription renewal orders highlighted how modular formats enhance scalability and ease of management in clinical settings.^[35] These orders are commonly applied to public health initiatives, such as distributing naloxone for opioid overdose reversal, where statewide standing orders enable pharmacists to provide the medication directly to at-risk individuals or laypersons without individual prescriptions. In the United States, all states have implemented such standing orders or collaborative practice agreements for naloxone by 2024, facilitating broader access and contributing to reduced overdose fatalities. While not directly tied to HIPAA modifications, standing orders must comply with privacy regulations when handling protected health information during dispensing.^[36]^[37] In biochemistry, a solid solution describes a homogeneous mixture where biological molecules, such as proteins, are uniformly distributed in a solid matrix, analogous to alloying in materials science but applied to biomolecular assemblies. This concept is relevant in understanding protein crystallization and stability, where multiple protein components form a solid solution phase, influencing solubility curves and phase behavior under varying conditions like pH or temperature. For instance, in lens protein solutions, solid-liquid phase boundaries reveal how protein mixtures transition into ordered solid states, which is critical for studying cataracts and protein aggregation diseases. Research from 2013 emphasizes that the solubility profile of multi-protein solid solutions deviates from single-component curves, providing insights into colloidal stability and biotechnological applications like drug formulation.^[38]^[39] In biomechanics, the special orthogonal framework models rotational movements in human anatomy by representing joint rotations as transformations preserving orientation and distance, essential for analyzing musculoskeletal dynamics. This approach underpins the description of three-dimensional joint kinematics, such as shoulder or hip rotations, where movements occur around orthogonal axes without distortion. A 2020 study on quaternion-based kinematics for the upper limb utilized this framework to accurately compute angular displacements in SO(3), demonstrating its utility in simulating anatomical rotations for prosthetic design and injury rehabilitation. Such models ensure precise tracking of bone orientations during complex motions like arm circumduction.^[40]

Computing

In Unix-like operating systems, particularly Linux, the .so file extension identifies shared object files, which serve as dynamic libraries for runtime linking and code sharing among applications. These files form a core component of the Executable and Linkable Format (ELF), a standard that defines shared objects as relocatable files containing code and data suitable for dynamic linking at execution time or further processing by tools like the linker.^[41] The ELF structure includes an ELF header describing the file's organization, followed by sections for program headers, symbols, and relocations, enabling efficient loading into memory without duplicating code across processes.^[42] The .so convention emerged in the early 1990s alongside the ELF format's development by Unix System Laboratories for System V Release 4, with initial adoption in systems like Solaris 2.0 in 1992 and broader Linux integration by the mid-1990s to replace the less flexible a.out format.^[43] Shared libraries named with .so, such as libpthread.so.1, use a soname scheme—prefixing "lib", appending ".so" followed by major and minor version numbers—to ensure compatibility and facilitate updates without breaking dependent programs.^[44] This versioning prevents ABI mismatches, allowing the dynamic linker (ld.so) to resolve dependencies at load time while supporting symbolic linking for optimized performance.^[45] A System Operator (SO), also known as a sysop, is an IT professional tasked with overseeing the operation of computing systems, with a traditional focus on mainframes for tasks like monitoring hardware performance, managing job scheduling, and handling console interactions to maintain uptime. In mainframe environments such as IBM z/OS, SOs respond to system messages, perform backups, and coordinate with administrators to resolve issues like resource contention or failures.^[46] The role originated in the era of centralized computing and has persisted due to mainframes' reliability in high-volume transaction processing.^[47] By 2025, the SO role has evolved significantly with cloud computing's rise, shifting toward hybrid management where operators integrate mainframe workloads with cloud platforms for scalability, using tools for automated monitoring and AI-driven anomaly detection. This adaptation addresses demands for resilient infrastructures in enterprises handling massive data volumes, such as financial services, while incorporating DevOps practices to streamline network administration across on-premises and cloud environments.^[48]^[49]

Mathematics

In mathematics, the special orthogonal group SO(n) consists of all n \times n real orthogonal matrices with determinant 1, representing the orientation-preserving linear isometries of \mathbb{R}^n. These matrices satisfy the defining relations A^\top A = I and \det(A) = 1, where I is the identity matrix, ensuring preservation of lengths, angles, and handedness under transformation.^[50]^[51] As a Lie group, SO(n) is compact and connected for n \geq 2, with dimension n(n-1)/2, arising from the degrees of freedom in rotations.^[52] Specific low-dimensional cases illustrate key properties and applications. For n=2, SO(2) parametrizes rotations in the Euclidean plane and is isomorphic to the circle group U(1) = \{ z \in \mathbb{C} : |z| = 1 \}, where elements correspond to angles \theta via the matrix form

\begin{pmatrix} \cos \theta & -\sin \theta \\ \sin \theta & \cos \theta \end{pmatrix}.

This structure underlies periodic phenomena and Fourier analysis.^[53] For n=3, SO(3) describes all proper rotations in three-dimensional space, essential for modeling rigid body orientations in robotics, where it facilitates path planning and attitude control without gimbal lock issues in Euler angle representations.^[54] Higher-dimensional instances include SO(4), which acts on quaternions for four-dimensional rotations relevant to spacetime symmetries in relativity; SO(5), appearing in five-dimensional Kaluza-Klein theories; and SO(8), distinguished by its outer automorphism of triality, enabling symmetric treatments of vectors, spinors, and conjugate spinors in supersymmetric models and string theory compactifications.^[55]^[56] In descriptive complexity theory, SO denotes the complexity class of problems definable by sentences in full second-order logic over ordered finite structures, capturing the entire polynomial hierarchy PH, which includes PTIME as a base level. This equivalence, established by the Immerman-Vardi theorem in its broader form, links logical expressiveness to computational resources, with second-order quantifiers over relations enabling succinct descriptions of nondeterministic polynomial-time computations within PH.^[57] The associated Lie algebra \mathfrak{so}(n) comprises the n \times n real skew-symmetric matrices, i.e., those B satisfying B^\top = -B, tangent to SO(n) at the identity via the exponential map \exp: \mathfrak{so}(n) \to SO(n). The Lie bracket is the matrix commutator [B, C] = BC - CB, with structure constants f_{abc} encoding the algebra's relations; for the standard basis of rotation generators in the planes ij, these constants reflect the antisymmetric nature of infinitesimal rotations, generalizing the Levi-Civita symbol from \mathfrak{so}(3).^[58]

Physics and chemistry

In materials science and chemistry, a solid solution refers to a homogeneous crystalline phase where one or more solutes are uniformly dispersed within a solvent lattice, forming a single-phase alloy without phase boundaries.^[59] This occurs when the atomic sizes of the solute and solvent differ by less than 15%, allowing substitutional incorporation, as seen in brass, a copper-zinc alloy where zinc atoms replace some copper atoms in the face-centered cubic lattice.^[60] Phase diagrams illustrate solid solution formation, such as in binary systems like copper-nickel, where complete miscibility yields a continuous solid solution across all compositions at elevated temperatures, influencing properties like strength and corrosion resistance. In quantum mechanics, spin-orbit (SO) coupling describes the relativistic interaction between an electron's spin magnetic moment and the magnetic field generated by its orbital motion around the nucleus.^[61] The Hamiltonian for this interaction is given by

H_{\text{SO}} = \lambda \mathbf{L} \cdot \mathbf{S},

where \lambda is the coupling constant, \mathbf{L} is the orbital angular momentum, and \mathbf{S} is the spin angular momentum.^[62] This coupling lifts the degeneracy of atomic energy levels, producing fine structure splittings in spectra, such as the sodium D-line doublet observed in emission lines, which arises from the ^2P_{3/2} and ^2P_{1/2} states of the 3p electron./11:Coordination_Chemistry_III-_Electronic_Spectra/11.02:_Quantum_Numbers_of_Multielectron_Atoms/11.2.02:_Spin-Orbit_Coupling) In particle physics, SO denotes strangeness oscillation, the quantum mechanical mixing between neutral kaons K^0 (with strangeness S = +1) and their antiparticles \bar{K}^0 (with S = -1), leading to periodic flavor changes over time.^[63] This phenomenon, first observed in the 1950s, manifests as a mass difference \Delta m between short- and long-lived kaon states, with \Delta m \tau_S \approx 0.5, where \tau_S is the short-lived decay time, enabling studies of CP violation through semi-leptonic decay asymmetries.^[64]

Personal names

Surnames

The surname So, also spelled Soh, is a Korean family name originating from Hanja (Chinese characters used in Korean). Common Hanja for So include 小 (meaning "small") and 邵 (a traditional surname without a specific literal meaning beyond its historical usage).^[65] Another Hanja, 蘇, can mean "to revive" or "luxuriant vegetation," reflecting regional clan histories tied to ancient Chinese places or titles. In South Korea, So is a relatively common surname, borne by approximately 816,565 individuals as of 2020 estimates, ranking it 15th among family names and concentrated primarily in Gyeonggi (21%) and Gyeongsang provinces.^[66] This distribution underscores its deep roots in Korean society, with many bearers tracing ancestry to specific bon-gwan (clan seats) like the Jinju So clan.) The surname So has a modest presence in the United States (around 8,736 bearers as of 2020 estimates) and Israel (about 5 bearers), potentially linked to immigration patterns.^[66] Notable bearers include Soh Jaipil (1864–1951), also known as Philip Jaisohn or Seo Jae-pil, a Korean-American physician, journalist, and independence activist who founded the first Korean newspaper in the United States and advocated for Korean sovereignty against Japanese influence.^[67]

Given names

In Korean culture, "So" (소) serves as a unisex given name, often derived from hanja characters such as 笑, meaning "smile," or other combinations implying "beginning" or "small start" in native Korean interpretations.^[68]^[69] This name has gained visibility in the 2020s through its appearance in popular K-dramas, such as the character So-hee in "Nevertheless" (2021), embodying themes of joy and new beginnings, contributing to its appeal among younger parents.^[70] Notable figures include actor So Ji-sub. Among Javanese people in Indonesia, "So-" functions as a traditional honorific prefix in personal names, originating from Sanskrit "su-" meaning "good" or "well," and commonly used during the Dutch colonial era with the spelling "Soe-" to denote nobility or auspicious qualities.^[71] Notable historical figures, such as Indonesia's first president Soekarno (born Kusno Sosrodihardjo), adopted this prefix, which was stylized in colonial records but reflects pre-colonial Javanese naming conventions blending indigenous and Indian influences.^[72] In Western contexts, "So" remains a rare given name, occasionally used as a diminutive or standalone nickname for Sophie or Sophia, aligning with 2025 naming trends favoring short, minimalist forms of classic names for their modern simplicity.^[73]^[74]^[75]

Other uses

Military and codes

In military contexts, "SO" commonly refers to Special Operations, denoting elite units designed for high-risk missions such as counterterrorism, reconnaissance, and unconventional warfare. The United States Special Operations Forces (SOF) exemplify this usage, comprising specialized personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps who conduct operations that conventional forces cannot.^[76] The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), which oversees SOF, was established on April 16, 1987, at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, following congressional legislation to unify and enhance special operations capabilities after lessons learned from earlier conflicts.^[76] By 2025, SOF had expanded its focus to include cyber operations, integrating digital warfare with traditional special missions to address evolving threats like hybrid conflicts and information operations. For instance, during the NATO exercise Swift Response 2025, U.S. SOF collaborated with allies to advance cyber and space capabilities, demonstrating enhanced interoperability in defensive and offensive cyber tactics.^[77] In international coding systems, "SO" serves as the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Somalia, the Federal Republic of Somalia, assigned in the standard's initial publication in 1974 to uniquely identify the country in global data interchange, such as in passports, trade, and telecommunications.^[78] This code remains active and is used alongside the alpha-3 code "SOM" and numeric code 706. Complementing this, the .so country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Somalia was delegated on August 28, 1997, by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), enabling Somali entities and international registrants to secure domain names ending in .so for websites and email addresses.^[79] The registry, operated by the Somali Network Information Centre, supports subdomains like .com.so for commercial use, promoting digital presence in the region.

Miscellaneous acronyms

In Unix-like operating systems, SO stands for Shared Object, referring to dynamically linked libraries that enable modular software design by allowing multiple programs to share executable code at runtime without embedding it into each executable. This approach promotes code reuse, reduces memory usage, and facilitates easier updates to common functionalities, aligning with Unix principles of modularity and composability.^[80]^[81] In e-commerce and marketing contexts, SO commonly abbreviates Sales Order, a document generated by sellers to confirm customer purchases, detailing items, quantities, prices, and delivery terms to initiate fulfillment processes. By 2025, this term remains integral to digital sales pipelines, supporting efficient order management and promotional campaigns that drive conversions through streamlined transactions.^[82]^[83] The ISO 639-3 language code soa designates Thai Song (also known as Lao Song), a Southwestern Tai language spoken by ethnic communities in northern Thailand, particularly in provinces like Phayao and Nan, with approximately 45,000 speakers (as of 2023).^[84]^[85] This code distinguishes it from related Tai languages and supports linguistic documentation efforts.

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Special Operations Warrior Foundation is a nonprofit that empowers families of the fallen and severely wounded Special Operations Warriors.
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SOF Support Foundation
Special Operations Forces Support offers discrete mental health services for Special Operators and their families. Learn More. The Special Operations Forces ...Missing: SO | Show results with:SO
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MSOFC: Home
The Military Special Operations Family Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public health initiative for the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community.
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Stadnamn. Søk stadnamn i kart. Skrivemåtar og namnevedtak er noko av det du finn i Sentralt stadnamnregister, det offisielle registeret over stadnamn i Noreg.
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Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong
Founded in the 14th-15th centuries, Hahoe and Yangdong are seen as the two most representative historic clan villages in the Republic of Korea.
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Saulx (river) - Wikipedia
### Summary of Saulx River
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Scandinavian Mountains - Wikipedia
To the north they form the border between Norway and Sweden, reaching 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) high at the Arctic Circle. The mountain range just touches ...Names in Scandinavia · Orography · Geology · Highest mountains
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Solid solution - Wikipedia
A solid solution, a term popularly used for metals, is a homogeneous mixture of two compounds in solid state and having a single crystal structure.
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Objective This article aims to review, standardize, and restructure legacy standing prescription renewal orders into a modular, scalable, and easier to manage ...
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An executable file holds a program suitable for execution. • A shared object file holds code and data suitable for linking in two contexts. First, the link.
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ELF is a format for storing many program types (see ELF Header table) on the disk, created as a result of compiling and linking.
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System console messages can be so ... As applications are added to the mainframe, the system operator is responsible for ensuring that they run smoothly.
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Physics 662, lecture 6. 8. N eutral K mesons. Strangeness oscillations. ∆m τS = 0.5. Assuming an initially pure K0 beam, so. A. S. (0) = A. L. (0) = 1/√2. Page ...
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Hanja - All about Chinese characters & their meanings
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About fifty percent of modern members of the Sŏ clans live in the Kyŏngsang provinces or in Chŏlla South province.
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So is most commonly used in South Korea, where it is carried by 816,565 people, or 1 in 63. In South Korea it is primarily concentrated in: Gyeonggi Province, ...
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Soh Jaipil is the 157th most popular social activist (up from 219th in 2019), the 74th most popular biography from South Korea (up from 94th in 2019) and the ...Page Views Of Soh Jaipil By... · Others Deceased In 1951 · In South Korea
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Alpha-2 code. SO ; Short name. SOMALIA ; Short name lower case. Somalia ; Full name. the Federal Republic of Somalia ; Alpha-3 code. SOM.
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soa | ISO 639-3
- **Language Name and Code**: Insufficient relevant content to extract language name and code for ISO 639-3 "soa". The provided content only includes "soa | ISO 639-3" and lacks additional details.