| AHP | Analytical hierarchy process |
| ANOVA | Analysis of variance |
| CCi | Closeness coefficient index |
| CCD | Central composite design |
| CR | Consistency ratio |
| FMGV | Fuzzy mean geometric value |
| FPIS | Fuzzy positive ideal solutions |
| FNIS | Fuzzy negative ideal solutions |
| GRA | Gray relational analysis |
| HTS | Heat transfer search |
| MCDM | Multi-criteria decision making |
| MRR | Material removal rate |
| RSM | Response surface methodology |
| S/N | Single to noise |
| SR | Surface roughness |
| TOPSIS | Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution |
| Ton | Pulse-on time |
| Toff | Pulse-off time |
| VC | Cutting speed |
| WF | Wire feed rate |
| WEDM | Wire electrical discharge machining process |