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Definition of branch

A fork within a conversation, where more than one reply was made to a single e-mail and caused a split in the conversation.

Computer Science

Other definitions of branch

A segment of a logical tree structure, representing a folder and any folders that it contains.

Computer Science

To allow a collection of files to evolve in two or more divergent paths.

Computer Science

An element of workflow logic that defines an alternative condition and action or additional steps, in cases when the criteria in a condition element are not met. A logical ‘else-if-then’ statement in a workflow.

Computer Science

In reference to a package, to upgrade an existing sequenced application package and run it side-by-side with the original sequenced application package.

Computer Science

1. A subdivision of any organization. 2. A geographically separate unit of an activity, which performs all or part of the primary functions of the parent activity on a smaller scale. 3. An arm or service of the Army. 4. The contingency options built into the base plan used for changing the mission, orientation, or direction of movement of a force to aid success of the operation based on anticipated events, opportunities, or disruptions caused by enemy actions and reactions.

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