An authoritative grant or mark of recognition; a seal of approval.
An organized, long-distance bicycle ride — not a race, but a test of endurance — which follows a designated but unmarked route passing through check points.
A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity, as in France.
A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
To promote by brevet.
The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.
An instance of the information or knowledge so furnished.
An order or command.
A set of directions provided by a manufacturer for the users of a product or service.
A single operation of a processor defined by an instruction set architecture.