Common EDI Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
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| NAK |
A form of negative acknowledgment of an error detection in the transmission.
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| National Standards Body |
The organization in a country that is tasked with keeping the standards for all applications of technology and mechanics for the industry of that country.
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| Network |
An electronic communications system that links computers together to allow EDI to take place.
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| Network Management |
Identifies fault, accounting, configuration, security, and performance management.
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| Network Service Provider |
A company that maintains a network and offers its services and capabilities to others for a fee.
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| Notification of Shipment |
A transaction set that advises of the delivery schedule and provides a description of the shipment.
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