OASIS

  1. Noun.  (computing) (acronym of, w:OASIS (organization)|Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards) .
  2. Noun.  A spring of fresh water, surrounded by a fertile region of vegetation, in a desert.
  3. Noun.  A quiet, peaceful place or situation separated from surrounding noise or bustle.
  4. Noun.  (context, initialism) Organizational Application Support and Information Services (OASIS).Software architecture for knowledge management and enhancing dissemination of critical information via cell phones, pagers, and PDA’s etc.

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