Category: Finance Dictionary

Any packaging that is not hard and bends slightly while still holding a shape. It can be a bag, envelope or pouch that when filled changes shape.

When capital is moved from risky investments to safe ones with a lower profit. It is done after a bank failure or an unsettling economic event.

A CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT issued by a BANK that pays a monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual COUPON based on a floating INTEREST RATE, often LIBOR or EURIBOR. The most common FRCDs have

The time needed to finish a job or work load.

A document that shows the performance of an investment. It shows profit and loss for the month. It is sent to investors to keep them informed.

It can be dyes for color, scents, and prolonged shelf life of elements. Anything not nutritionally needed to make a product last longer or taste better. It is added on purpose but

An endnote on a page to make a reference.

Applying engineering methods to find the cause of damage and failure of equipment and structures.

Determining an inference’s or conclusion’s validity or invalidity from two or more statements or premises. Classical or traditional system based on the theory of syllogism. Propose by the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322

The 500 largest US manufacturing companies are listed based on reported revenue, display several corporate information reportings. It is an annual ranking by Fortune magazine.

For a loan beginning some time in the future, it uses a currently stated interest rate.

With delivery set on a fixed future date, goods or services are bought or sold at a certain price.

(1) preparation, (2) presentation, (3) performance trial, and (4) follow through are the four essential steps in an on-the-job training programs.

1. In Computing, this is the separation of data in a single file over a wide area of physical disk storage. The data resides on non-contiguous areas of the disk. It is

Fraternal group or lodge members’ insurance.

Currently, more often referred to as DDP or Delivered Duty Paid. Describes shipper accountability for all transportation fees other charges until the goods reach the buyer’s premises.

Without incurring any charge or fee, a stockholder or shareholder can transfer shares to someone else.

An owner’s right to make testament of leaving any asset to anyone of the owner’s choosing. The only limitation is where the owner has other legal obligations, or where legal soundness of

Preserving food with cold to deactivate existing microorganisms in the food without killing them. A preservation method of flash-freezing.

Maintenance timetable. How often and at what time should what attention be given to what thing.