Tied closely to data mining, a computer program able to modify its behavior over time based on the inputs it receives.
Manifest File
For applications built with Microsoft Speech Server SDK, an XML-based file (mainfest.xml) used to identify the application start page and to specify resource files that can be preloaded to improve performance.
MDX Multidimensional Expressions
Syntax used to query multidimensional data sources in Microsoft SQL Server OLAP services. Similar to Structured Query Language (SQL).
MindNet
Knowledge representation project currently under development at Microsoft Research. Can be used to acquire knowledge by building semantic networks.
Mining Model
Method used by Microsoft SQL Server to analyze a dataset. Stores the predicted values that result from processing the model and not the actual data processed.
MSDN Microsoft Developer Network
Free resource for Microsoft developers available at http://msdn.microsoft.com. The Web site offers access to documentation, white papers, code examples, newsgroups, and other helpful media.
MSSContextExtract
Log analysis tool, available with Microsoft Speech Server SDK, used to reconstruct wave files associated with particular user conversations. The command-line tool is executed from the Speech Application SDK command prompt.
MSSLogToText
Log analysis tool, available with Microsoft Speech Server SDK, used to convert an .etl (event trace log) file into a text file. The command-line tool is executed from the Speech Application SDK command prompt.
MSSUsageReport
Log analysis tool, available with Microsoft Speech Server SDK, used to provide a summary of the events raised during a trace session. The command-line tool is executed from the Speech Application SDK command prompt.
Multimodal Applications
Application that allows users to choose the input mechanism best for their needs. Input can be entered using speech, handwriting, or traditional point-and-click method.
MURL Multi-University Research Laboratory
Web site that hosts scientific lectures and seminars from several prestigious universities and research facilities. Available at http://murl.microsoft.com.