Category: C

A computer network with many ports that can bridge and route services on many networks.

The difference in return for a lender between a below market rate loan – or soft loan – and a full market rate loan.

A dependent condition of a contract that has to be done by all parties. Refer to condition precedent and condition subsequent.

A business that doesn’t profit but only researches Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, and the US. The data is used by all countries and remains neutral.

A mark that shows conformity with directives of the EU. It started in 1993. It is a mark showing it can do industrial work.

When the conjunctiva swells and becomes red. Discharge leaks out. This is caused by chemical exposure.

A forecast that uses previous forecasts. All are given equal weight as are their assumptions. It is a broad estimate. Refer to delphi method.

The total governmental spending for a year. It can include funds transferred other agencies and made by other governments.

A unit that votes legislators into office.

A document that describes the goods being shipped and their value according to the exporting country.

1. efforts of parties to protect the consumer from contracts that would take away their rights in business. 2. the idea that using more goods is a sign of a strong economy.

A substance that can harm living organisms. It is passed through air, water, soil, and food.

The RISK of loss arising from a potential CREDIT RISK exposure that may appear in the future, such as drawdown on a REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY or payment under a GUARANTEE or LETTER

A process that uses constant production to get an end product or service. It goes on 24/7 to keep up with demand.

Interim papers provided by a main (client) to address adjustments or other commands realted to a deal. It is supposed to be substituted naturally by an additional acknowledgement or other authoritative document.

Planning, execution, and command of provision mechanism provided by a third party through a deal.

The count of calendar days (or working days), from a particular starting date to a given completion date, as given in a deal. Also known as contract time.

Level upto which the fulfillment of the requirements of a project

Method of calculating the selling price of a product so that it can at least add to the product

A measure of INFLATION at the consumer level, excluding certain items such as food and oil. See also CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, HARMONIZED INDEX OF CONSUMER PRICES, RETAIL PRICE INDEX.