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DETERMINISTIC EFFECT

An adverse effect on humans due to exposure to substance that varies by dose. A threshold is said to exist.

DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL

Equity funding that expands profitable firms with less risky ventures that have high profit.

DEVICE DRIVER

A program that lets computers and devices communicate. It is preinstalled in the device driver. An older model might require installation.

DIE STAMPING

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

DIFFERENTIATED OLIGOPOLY

Similar products made by a few manufactuers. They each make theirs slightly different to get more profit.

DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE (DAT)

The 4mm tape that stores 4GB. It is replaced by the DLT that stores 35 GB using longitudinal recording.

DIGITAL MONEY

Paying through electronic means over the internet. Paypal is an example of this.

DIRTY FLOAT

A situation where a CENTRAL BANK or monetary authority does not adjust the nation

DIVESTITURE

A CORPORATE FINANCE transaction where a company sells a subsidiary or a portion of its operations to a third party. A divestiture typically occurs when the company no longer views the ASSETS

DOWN AND OUT OPTION

A COMPLEX OPTION that extinguishes a standard EUROPEAN OPTION if the price of the UNDERLYING market reference declines through a predefined BARRIER. If the barrier is not breached the European option remains

DUTY OF LOYALTY

A legal requirement in certain systems where the BOARD OF DIRECTORS and executives must ensure that any action taken is done in good faith and with the best interests of shareholders in

DAISY CHAINING

1. the way several peripherals are connected to the computer. A cable is used to do this. The device responds the information or commands sent to it. This is done via daisychain

DATA ANALYSIS

The way data is evaluated analytically for each component. It is just one step to be completed in research. It is gathered, reviewed, and analyzed to make a conclusion. It is used

DATA MINING

Sorting through large data amounts for useful information. It uses artificial intelligence, neutral networks, and advanced statistical tools to decide trends, patterns, and relationships. These trends might be unnoticed otherwise. AKA data

DATA SET

A group of number that have brackets used in math operations.

DATABASE SHADOWING

Backing up data by making a copy of the database. A local or remote computer keeps it. It is liked by cable, phone line, or wireless connection. AKA databse mirroring.

DATING

When seasonal industries ship goods before the date of the season. Its like a prechristmas sale giving cash in times that are lean.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Adjusting clocks forward to make working hours start early and end early. More daylight is left for business and spending.

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