Glossary entries beginning with L

A network connecting devices within a limited area such as an office, building, campus or home.

Targeted support helping students address learning needs and behavioural challenges.

A scheme allowing older flat owners to monetise part of their remaining lease while continuing to live in the flat.

The Public Service framework describing leadership competencies and red-flag behaviours at different leadership levels.

An area in north-western Singapore that includes farms, military training grounds and other low-density uses.

An enlisted rank above Private and below Corporal in the Singapore Armed Forces.

Development work and programmes intended to prepare officers for larger leadership responsibilities.

A statistical topic-modelling method that identifies groups of words likely to represent hidden topics in a collection of documents.

A protocol for accessing and managing directory information such as users, groups and organisational resources.

A secure form of LDAP communication encrypted with SSL or TLS.

A programme supporting the growth, capability development and competitiveness of local enterprises.

Singapore's long-term strategy for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions.

A programme that upgrades, refurbishes or sustains an asset so it can remain in service beyond its original planned life.

An emergency-help point providing equipment, communications or guidance for people responding to a life-threatening incident.

A person licensed to carry out or supervise specified electrical work under the applicable regulatory framework.

Annual LifeSG credits for eligible third and subsequent Singapore Citizen children.

A MediSave grant for eligible third and subsequent Singapore Citizen children under the Large Families Scheme.

An MSF support package for families with three or more children, including enhanced grants, credits and partner privileges.

A three-star general-officer rank in the Singapore Armed Forces, above Major-General and below General.

An informal expression indicating that a proposal, change or piece of work appears acceptable.

Healthcare service categories that require a licence under the Healthcare Services Act.

The standard time used on Australia's Lord Howe Island, at UTC+10:30.

Trade association representing life insurers and supporting industry standards, public education and policy engagement in Singapore.

A sensing method that measures distance by emitting laser light and analysing its reflection.

The time used in Kiribati's Line Islands, at UTC+14.

Nanyang Technological University's medical school, established with Imperial College London and focused on medical education and research.

An international prize recognising cities and leaders for outstanding achievements in urban development and liveability.

A locally based enterprise of substantial scale, typically larger than a small or medium enterprise.

An endowment fund supporting continuing education, workforce training and lifelong learning initiatives in Singapore.

A school programme that develops students' interests, character and values beyond academics.

Singapore business structure that is a separate legal entity and gives partners limited liability.

A platform for delivering, administering, tracking and reporting online or blended learning.

A naval vessel designed for operations in coastal waters, including maritime security, patrol and response missions.

An officer designated to coordinate information, requests and follow-up between organisations or teams.

An authorised period during which a person is away from work, school or other duties.

A formal document accepting an offer, quotation or tender and recording the basis on which the parties will proceed.

A formal letter communicating that a request, proposal or arrangement has been approved.

A formal document notifying a supplier that its offer has been accepted.

Work authorisation that allows eligible Long-Term Visit Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus holders to work in Singapore.