Defined term
Portable Document Format
Portable Document Format: A standard and commonly used file format, used for creating, sharing, and reading documents, forms, and reports.
Also known as: PDF
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Definition
A standard and commonly used file format, used for creating, sharing, and reading documents, forms, and reports. PDF files can only be opened and read by a reader, such as Adobe Acrobat.
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A standard and commonly used file format, used for creating, sharing, and reading documents, forms, and reports. Pdf files can only be opened and read by a reader, such as Adobe Acrobat. A lab report for a voting system and a form for voter registrations are common examples of pdf files.
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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC IT Glossary for Election Officials
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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