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AVAILABLE ASSET

An asset that is ready for quick conversion into cash. This is done to meet an urgent need for cash flow.

AVERAGE UP

When an investor buys long position shares to reduce prices and make more profit. Compare this term to average down and dollar cost averaging.

ADDITUR

When value is added to a court settlement to prevent a plantiff from appealing based on inadequate damages. The defendant must consent. The court has the power to do this.

ADMINISPHERE

The administration office in an organization. Some employees think its negative due to the unimportant decisions made there.

ADVENTURE CAPITALIST

A business person who steps in to help another business. They are involved in many of the day to day transactions.

AGE AND LIFE CYCLE

Organizing an age group based on their life stage. This changes as a person ages. The stages are child, young adult, adult, and older adult.

AGENTS TECHNOLOGY

A computer program with AI or artificial intelligence that learns and automates processes.

AIM

1. an attempt to reach a goal. 2.a goal

AIRPASS

A fare allowing a tourist to travel a country for a certain time.

ALKALINE

A solution or soil sample that has a ph level of 7 or above.

ALLERGIC REACTION

An unusual responce to an allergen. The body is attempting to fight off the strange substance. It can be mild or severe. Refer to intolerance.

ALTER EGO

A document that holds stockholders and directors responsible for loss. This is used when the company is a front. It is not the independent entity imagined by corporate law.

AMERICAN PLAN

A room rate at a hotel that includes meals. Refer to en pension rate.

AMPLITUDE

The most an oscillation can change equilibrium. It is the difference between the zero and peak of any wave.

ANNOUNCEMENT

A statement made official by press. It can be damage control or a new product. Refer to press release.

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