1. pola - Noun
2. pola - Adjective
pola (not comparable)
(photography) Polarizing.
a pola filter
POLA
(software, design) Initialism of principle of least astonishment.
In a May 2005 discussion on the newsgroup comp.lang.ruby, Matsumoto attempted to distance Ruby from POLA, explaining that because any design choice will be surprising to someone, he uses a personal standard in evaluating surprise. Source: Internet
Her third sortie was relatively uneventful, starting and finishing in Pola between 2 February and 6 March 1942. Source: Internet
Principle of least astonishment The principle of least astonishment (POLA) is a general principle in the design of all kinds of interfaces. Source: Internet
Numerous retired silent film stars were considered for the role of Norma Desmond — Mary Pickford, Greta Garbo, Norma Shearer, Pola Negri — but, of course, the part ultimately went to Gloria Swanson, who stayed in character throughout the entire shoot. Source: Internet
“When he bombed Pola in August 1917 he did so at the head of thirty-six planes, all of them under his command.” Source: Internet
Polish actress Pola Negri, claiming to be Valentino's fiancée, collapsed in hysterics while standing over the coffin, Brownlow, Kevin. Source: Internet