ACK

(Abbr.) acknowledge. (BPL 5 Nov 72RA) 1. a despatch thanking the person (for the report) with the report and date of it and some mention of what was in it so he isn't left in mystery as to which one or what it was. (CBO 348R) 2. the first answer to a telex origination may add data which requires a third telex in the cycle. This would be sent by the originator to get done or find out whatever more is needed. This similarly requires a speedy answer. If the originator is now satisfied and has gotten the needed information or compliance desired, he sends the ack, which ends the comm cycle. That "ack" indicates that the reply was received and thus ends the telex comm cycle. (This takes the place of the nod or smile at the end of the face-to-face comm cycle described in chapter ten of Dianetics 55.) (BPL 12 Jun 73R II) Ack (Def. 2) 3. this word ends a comm cycle. It is the best way to end a telex comm cycle. It is the final telex on that cycle. (BPL 8 Apr 73 1) 4. the acknowledged yellow copy of a communication. (HTLTAE, p. 117) 5. to acknowledge. To stamp "ack" and initial. (HTLTAE, p. 117)

short for acknowledgment. See acknowledgment in this glossary. —TRs and Objs Crs Glossary Final approval 25.4.90

acknowledgement. (HCOB 23 Aug 65)