| BRIEF | binary robust independent elementary features |
| BRISK | binary robust invariant scalable keypoints |
| CNN | convolutional neural network |
| DCT | discrete cosine transform |
| FAST | features from accelerated segment test |
| FR | full-reference |
| GPR | Gaussian process regressor |
| GPU | graphical processing unit |
| HVS | human visual system |
| IQA | image quality assessment |
| KADID | Konstanz artificially distorted image quality database |
| KROCC | Kendall rank order correlation coefficient |
| LIVE | laboratory for image and video engineering |
| NR | no-reference |
| NSS | natural scene statistics |
| ORB | oriented FAST and rotated BRIEF |
| PLCC | Pearson linear correlation coefficient |
| RR | reduced-reference |
| SPAQ | smartphone photography attribute and quality |
| SROCC | Spearman rank order correlation coefficient |
| SURF | speeded up robust features |
| SVR | support vector regressor |
| TID | Tampere image database |