(computing) The dependability of a fault-tolerant (distributed) computer system, where components may fail without perfect information about the state of the components.

A standard measure of the amount of alcohol contained in a given volume of an alcoholic beverage, usually defined as the number of millilitres of pure ethanol present in 100 millilitres of solution at 20 °C (68 °F).

Very gradually; by small degrees.

Alternative form of five-by-five

plural of integration by parts

(Ireland, archaic, euphemistic) by God!

Quickly; apace.

Used for emphasis, sometimes with a threatening implication.

(colloquial) By far; by a long chalk; to an excessive extent or degree, especially to the extent that it is negative, gets in the way, etc.

(historical) To offer for sale by auction as long as a small piece of candle burns; the winning bid is the last one made before the flame goes out.