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ENABLE

the word that means to give a person the power to be able to do something.

EDGE ACT BANK

A US banking entity, owned by a state or nationallychartered BANK, with an international business scope. Edge Act banks are authorized to operate interstate branches, accept DEPOSITS from offshore sources, invest in

EFFICIENT PORTFOLIO

A portfolio with a certain level of risk yielding its highest return possible. Known also as an optimal portfolio.

ELASTICITY OF TECHNICAL SUBSTITUTION

Company response to a price change for an input substitute. To what degree can two inputs substitute for each other, based on price changes. Measured as a ratio; scale of change in

ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD

Area where an object experiences a force or the effect of electromagnetic radiation (EMR). Typically experienced around electromagnetic devices and power lines.

ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING (EDP)

Recording, classifying, manipulating, and summarizing data, using computers. Known also as Automatic data processing, data processing, or information processing.

ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING

Involves written information handled through digital media (diskettes, CDROMs, DVDs, portable document files (PDF)), or online over the internet or other networks. Encompasses the entire process of bringing information from concept to

ELEPHANT

A large institutional client, such as a PENSION FUND, MUTUAL FUND, HEDGE FUND, CORPORATION, or sovereign entity, that financial institutions court in order to generate NEW ISSUE, CORPORATE FINANCE, or investment advisory

ELIGIBLE PAPER

Shortterm financial instruments (such as GOVERNMENT BILLS, CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT, BANKER

EMBEDDED VALUE (EV)

A method that calculates asset value when added to future revenue of the policy. It is used to assess the value of a life insurance policy. A point-in-time calculation.

EMOTICON

Symbols and symbolization electronically keyed by keyboard or keypad. Initially begun as digital facial expressions on digital devices. Primarily used to express an emotion. Example: πŸ™ denotes sad; 😎 happy; People emphasize

EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN)

An IRS-generated, unique identifier (ID) used to identify an entity that potentially owes taxes. Businesses, partnerships, or other entities are required by law to have such an ID.

ENABLERS

That which allows an action or behavior to occur. Often it contributes to the success of an entity, program, or project. It can be capabilities, forces, or resources. It can also be

END PRODUCT

1. Resulting object from a process. Finished good. Deliverable. 2. Contractual delivery of the item produced. Can be articles, materials, or supplies..

ENERGY UTILIZATION INDEX

A measured value. Total energy used for cooling or heating a building or facility over a specific period. Displayed or stated as British thermal unit (Btu) per gross square footage cooled or

ENTERPRISE APPLICATION INTEGRATION

Process of linking various enterprise system together in support of the corporate world-wide business. Also involves maintenance and time upgrade or replacement of legacy (in-place) systems and hardware with new software and

ENTERPRISE ZONE

Land offering tax incentives, freedom from some regulatory control, and other advantageous terms. Usually set aside as sites for factories, transportation companies, and other types of business. Typically situated in a depressed

ENTRY POINT

The time when an investor decides to acquire an investment.

EPIDEMIOLOGY

Study of distribution, pattern, and cause of diseases in a specific population. The objective is to determine and trace events and reasons causing epidemic-like situations. Resulting information leads to more effective plans,

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