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DIE STAMPING

When engraving die mkes a cut or stamp on a metal sheet for coins and metal.

DIFFERENTIATION

What is done to make something stand out in the market to customers.

DIGITAL CASH

Systems that let a buyer pay electronicallyusing a unique number like a banknote number. It is anonymous. AKA electronic cash.

DIGITAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

A computer network that imitates biological nervous systems that decifer impotant information, learn from experiences, adapts to changes in environment, and reacts to situations quickly while managing an organziation.

DISAPPEARING DEDUCTIBLE

A DEDUCTIBLE on an INSURANCE contract that the INSURED is not obligated to cover if losses exceed a particular threshold. If the threshold is breached the INSURER pays the insured a CLAIM

DOUBLE LEVERAGE

Borrowing at multiple levels within the corporate structure, such as the holding company and a primary operating subsidiary. Double leverage is generally considered to be a more accurate reflection of a group

DUOPSONY

A market that only features two buyers of goods or services, suggesting the buyers have an ability to influence the prices paid to suppliers. See also DUOPOLY, MONOPSONY, OLIGOPSONY.

DAILY CONSTRUCTION REPORT

The hourly and daily events on a worksite. It shows the numbers of employees and equipment. The time of start and finish is also recorded. Accidents are reported as well as weather

DASH TO TRASH

When investors buy stocks and bonds with a low price to get into a market during the bull market.

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (DBA)

The party that maintains and operates the database. They use a databese management system to help troubleshoot. They are usually certified or have degree in the computer systems.

DATES CONVERSION

Treating incoming cash as recieved on the exact date no the end of the year.

DAYLIGHT RISK

The RISK of loss arising from failure by a party to a contract to receive, within the same business day, cash or ASSETS after it has already delivered assets or cash to

DE MINIMUS

A small or trifle issue. It is latin for not enough to be considered.

DEALER COST

The fee a dealer puts on the price for the buyer. It covers tax, fees, and is absorbed by the dealer to sell the product to an individual. It is exaggerated to

DEBRIS REMOVAL CLAUSE

A stipulation in industrial all risk insurance. It covers cost of debris removal, dismantleing a structure, or shoring a structure. It is limited to 5-10% of the policy amount.

DEBT-EQUITY SWAP

When a firm trades common stock thats new for bonds they already issued. Refer to debt for export swap.

DECK

The floors that are on a boat or airplane. It is different per each vessel based on function.

DECONSOLIDATION

Separating a shipment that was consolidated. It is broken down into its original shipments for delivery. Refer to consolidated shipment and consolidation.

DEEP POCKETS

The state of being endowed with substantial financial resources.

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