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DEBIT SPREAD

Any OPTION SPREAD that results in a net outflow of PREMIUM. See also CREDIT SPREAD.

DECISION MATRIX

A table of alternatives for a problem. Alternatives are on the first column. Their criteria are on the following columns. It is given a score based on their value. The scores are

DECLINING RETURNS TO SCALE

When the output of a process increases in small increments or goes down with increase of input. Declining ratios are inefficient. AKA decreasing returns to scale. Refer to economies of scale and

DEED OF PROTEST

A document a drawees bank sends stating that the bill of exchange was not paid. It is sent to collections.

DEFERRED CREDIT

When a customer prepays and has to wait unti the associated goods or benefits are delivered. AKA deferred liability or deferred revenue.

DEFINITIZATION

The final agreement or contract about a decision. It can be about cost or the scope of a project.

DEGREE HOUR

The degrees fahrenheit the hourly average indoor temperature changes from the standard temperature. It is used for head and cooling estimation.

DELIVERED EX QUAY (DEQ)

When the buyer and seller agree bring anoder to the port. The cost of bringing the goods to the warehouse is on the buyer as well as duties, taxes, and charages from

DEMO

1.a contract for demonstration. 2. the trial version of software that is free without critical parts or only available for a small time. AKA demoware.

DENATURING

Changing a substance by taking a part of it out to make it unusable for its purpose.

DESK RESEARCH

Analyzing informatoin available on the internet on in books.

DIAL UP CONNECTION

An internet connection that is done on phone lines using dialup. Most connections are dial up.

DIE

A metal form used to cut or stamp shapes and bars. AKA mold or mould.

DIFFERENTIATED MARKETING

When several niches are targeted with different products. Refer to concentrated marketing and undifferentiated marketing.

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