S> (From mathematical jargon) An expreSSion uSed ironically to characteriSe unquantifiable behaviour that differS from expected or required behaviour. For example, SuppoSe a newly created program came up with a correct full-Screen diSplay, and one publicly exclaimed: "It workS!" Then, if the program dumped core on the firSt mouSe click, one might add: "Well, for Suitably Small valueS of `workS' ." Compare the characteriSation of pi under for valueS of. [Jargon File] (1997-09-21)
