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Parking function
A parking function is a sequence of positive integers where cars with those preferences can all park in a line of spots, named by Konheim and Weiss in 1966.
Parking lot
A parking lot, called a car park outside North America, is a paved off-street area for temporarily parking motor vehicles, as distinct from a parking garage.
Parking orbit
A parking orbit is a temporary low orbit into which a spacecraft is inserted to coast before departing for its destination, such as the Moon or geostationary orbit.
Parking sensor
A parking sensor is a proximity sensor fitted to a vehicle, typically an ultrasonic transducer in the bumper, that warns the driver of nearby obstacles during low-speed maneuvers.
Parking space
A parking space, also called a parking spot, is a designated area where a single vehicle may be parked, whether on a street or off it. It is among the most widespread infrastructure.
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease, also called shaking palsy, is the second-most common neurodegenerative disorder, defined by substantia nigra dopaminergic neuron loss and α-synuclein Lewy bodies, causing tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia, treated with levodopa and deep brain stimulation.
Parkinson's law
Parkinson's law is the adage, stated by Cyril Northcote Parkinson in a 1955 Economist essay, that work expands to fill the time available for its completion.
Parkinsonian-pyramidal syndrome
Parkinsonian-pyramidal syndrome (pallidopyramidal syndrome, PARK15) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder combining parkinsonian and pyramidal signs, mainly from FBXO7 mutations.
Parkinsonism
Parkinsonism, also called parkinsonian syndrome or Parkinson-plus when atypical, is a clinical syndrome of bradykinesia with rigidity, resting tremor, or postural instability; Parkinson's disease is its most common cause.
Parkinsonism with polyneuropathy
Parkinsonism with polyneuropathy (PKNPY, OMIM 619279, ORPHA:611237) is a rare autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder with levodopa-responsive tremor-dominant parkinsonism from ages 40–70 and polyneuropathy from the early twenties, linked to UQCRC1 variants.
Parkland (film)
Parkland (2013) is a historical drama directed by Peter Landesman, based on Vincent Bugliosi's Four Days in November, produced by Tom Hanks, depicting the JFK assassination aftermath at Parkland Hospital; Metascore 51, $10 million budget.
Parkland Corporation
Parkland Corporation is a Canadian fuel distributor and convenience retailer headquartered in Calgary, with about 4,000 retail and commercial locations across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean.
Parkland high school shooting
Parkland high school shooting: February 14, 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Florida, where former student Nikolas Cruz killed 17 with an AR-15; FBI tip failures, police inaction, and March for Our Lives followed.
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas County's public hospital since 1894 and flagship of Parkland Health, is a 983-bed Level I trauma center and UT Southwestern's primary teaching hospital, relocated to a new campus in 2015.
Parkland, Florida
Parkland, Florida: a city in northwest Broward County founded in 1963 by cattle farmer Bruce B. Blount as BBB Ranches. Known for large-lot homes, nine parks, high incomes, and the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
Parklife
Parklife (album): Blur's third studio album, released 25 April 1994 on Food/Parlophone, produced by Stephen Street. A #1 UK album (90 chart weeks, 1995 Best British Album Brit Award) whose success launched Britpop; distinguished by the Phil Daniels-narrated title track.
Parko Paliatso Luna Park
Parko Paliatso Luna Park is the largest amusement park in Cyprus, on Nissi Avenue in Ayia Napa. Opened 1999 by Vali Amusements, free entry, token or wristband rides, Sling Shot and 45 m Giant Wheel.
Parkour
Parkour, also art du déplacement or freerunning, is a movement discipline from Lisses and Évry near Paris, developed by David Belle and the Yamakasi from Hébert's méthode naturelle; now a FIG-recognized competitive sport with Speed and Freestyle formats.
Parks and open spaces in London
Parks and open spaces in London: over 3,000 publicly accessible green spaces covering 18% of the city, managed by boroughs, the Royal Parks, and the City of London, facing funding pressure and unequal access.
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation (Parks and Rec) is an NBC mockumentary sitcom created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, airing 2009–2015 over 7 seasons, starring Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope of the Pawnee, Indiana Parks Department.
Parks and Wildlife Service
Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS), Tasmanian government agency established 1971, manages 49 percent of Tasmania including 19 national parks, three World Heritage Areas, and over 800 reserves under the Nature Conservation Act 2002.
Parks Tau
Parks Tau is a South African politician serving as Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition since 2024, and was Executive Mayor of Johannesburg from 2011 to 2016.
Parkway Drive
Parkway Drive: Australian metalcore band formed in Byron Bay in 2003; five members; seven Epitaph albums from Killing With A Smile (2005) to Darker Still (2022); four ARIA number-one albums and a 2025 Sydney Opera House show.
Parkway Garden Homes
Parkway Garden Homes, also called Parkway Gardens or O Block, is a 694-unit affordable apartment complex on Chicago's South Side, built 1950–1955 and once home to Michelle Obama.
Parkwood Entertainment
Parkwood Entertainment: Beyoncé's artist-owned film and production company, record label, and management firm (offices Los Angeles and New York). Founded as Parkwood Pictures; Columbia joint venture; released Beyoncé (2013), Lemonade, Renaissance film, Cowboy Carter.
Parla
Parla, a municipality of 137,471 inhabitants (2025) in the southern metropolitan area of the Community of Madrid, 21 km from the capital; served by Cercanías C-4 and the ML4 tram, with the new Parla Norte station and the PAU-5 industrial development.
Parlamentos de Arauco
The Parlamentos de Arauco were formal diplomatic meetings between Spanish governors of Chile and Mapuche leaders to negotiate peace south of the Biobío River, beginning with the Parliament of Quilín in 1641.
Parle Agro
Parle Agro Private Limited (Parlé Agro), Indian beverage company founded 1985 in Mumbai by Prakash Chauhan; maker of Frooti, Appy Fizz, Smoodh, Bailley; distinct from Parle Products.
Parle Products
Parle Products, Indian biscuit and confectionery maker founded 1929 in Vile Parle, Mumbai by the Chauhan family; maker of Parle-G, world's largest-selling biscuit brand per Nielsen 2003; FY25 revenue Rs 15,568 crore, unlisted, promoter-held.
Parle-G
Parle-G is an Indian glucose biscuit brand from Mumbai, launched in 1939 as Parle Gluco and named the world's largest selling biscuit brand in 2003.