NP
Casual "you're welcome"
NP stands for nurse practitioner, an advanced practice registered nurse who can diagnose conditions and prescribe medications: The NP saw me for my checkup.
In computer science, NP refers to nondeterministic polynomial time—a complexity class of problems.
NP-complete describes the hardest problems in this class. (Np is neptunium.)
Multi-word noun construction
- syntaxRules for arranging words
- subjectMatter under discussion
- objectTangible entity or aim
- complementWhat makes complete
modifier · determiner · adjective · constituent · parsing · linguistics · clause · sentence
Matter requiring resolution
- complexityState of being complicated
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- polynomialExpression with variable terms
- computationMathematical processing work
decidability · reduction · Turing · hardness · class · verification · certificate · theory
Legal document certifier
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- legalPermitted by statute
- witnessOne who attests
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
document · seal · authentication · affidavit · deed · attestation · commissioner · oath
Word made from initials
- initialsAbbreviated personal letters
- shorthandAbbreviated writing system
- lettersAlphabetic characters or mail
- abbreviationShortened word form
notation · symbol · shortening · contraction · truncation · condensation · lettering · compression
Firm or demanding
- impossibleIncapable of occurring
- not possibleUnable to occur
- infeasibleNot capable of achievement
- impracticalNot suited for use
unachievable · unrealistic · unattainable · challenging · insurmountable · no way · cannot · unfeasible
Nature, symbol, or role
- NPCUncontrolled game character
- botAutomated software agent
- AISimulated cognitive processing
- scriptedWritten out beforehand
quest giver · merchant · villager · dialogue · spawn · interaction · avatar · mob
Relating to nose-throat junction
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- testEvaluative examination
- specimenIndividual for examination
- pharynxMuscular throat cavity
nasal · COVID · diagnostic · collection · screening · PCR · sample · respiratory
noun phrase
Multi-word noun construction
complement · modifier · determiner · adjective · constituent · parsing · linguistics · clause · sentence · specifier
problem
Matter requiring resolution
- complexityState of being complicated
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- polynomialExpression with variable terms
computation · decidability · reduction · Turing · hardness · class · verification · certificate · theory · intractability
notary public
Legal document certifier
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- legalPermitted by statute
- witnessOne who attests
signature · document · seal · authentication · affidavit · deed · attestation · commissioner · oath · acknowledgment
acronym
Word made from initials
- initialsAbbreviated personal letters
- shorthandAbbreviated writing system
- lettersAlphabetic characters or mail
abbreviation · notation · symbol · shortening · contraction · truncation · condensation · lettering · compression · reduction
hard
Firm or demanding
- impossibleIncapable of occurring
- not possibleUnable to occur
- infeasibleNot capable of achievement
impractical · unachievable · unrealistic · unattainable · challenging · insurmountable · no way · cannot · unfeasible · blocked
character
Nature, symbol, or role
scripted · quest giver · merchant · villager · dialogue · spawn · interaction · avatar · mob · companion
nasopharyngeal
Relating to nose-throat junction
pharynx · nasal · COVID · diagnostic · collection · screening · PCR · sample · respiratory · throat
- Credentialscredential, credentials, degree, diploma, certificate
- healthcare workersdoctor, nurse, surgeon, dentist, paramedic
- hospital staffdoctor, department head, surgeon, attending physician, physician
- medical jobsdoctor, nurse practitioner, physician, registered nurse, surgeon
- titlesMr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., Miss
- Healthcare CareersRN, MD, PA, LPN, CNA