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GRAPHICAL DEVICE INTERFACE

Windows operating system functionality of display and print features. A graphic is displayed or printed, controlled by the computer operating system, not the monitor or the printer.

GREENMAIL

It is a type of blackmail as a corporate raider holds enough stock to conduct a hostile takeover. This forces the threatened firm to buy back the raider’s shares at an inflated

GROSS ESTATE

Un-adjusted, under probate estate value; probate fees are a percentage of this value.

GROSS PREMIUM

the normal life insurance premium the policy owner pays. Net premium plus expenses plus commissions comprise this value.

GROSS WEIGHT

1. In Air transport, this the total weigh of aircraft, fuel, crew, passengers, and cargo, everything flying. 2. In Rail and road transport, this is the total weight vehicle, goods, and fuel,

GROUPWARE

Work group software that gives structure to collaborate and communicate on activities for that group. Members of a team can get the same data on a network. AKA collaborative tools.

GUARDED

Any barriers that are set in place to prevent access to property. It is done to prevent damage and protect from danger. It can be a fense, casing, or screen.

GUIDELINE LIVES

Asset lives that decide tax depreciation of a building or equipments. It uses categories for apartments and warehouses.

HACKER

A programmer that breaks into accounts to get access for the thrill of it. It is criminal action and can be altering, stealing, or taking funds.

HAND LUGGAGE

The bags a passenger can carry on a seating cabin. It is not checked in. It is restricted.

HARD BENEFIT

An increase in profit or savings due to implementation of a program or project.

HARD WATER

Water that becomes scum and scale. It interferes with the industrial process. It is alkaline because of small amounts of inorganic compounds from soil and rocks. It can be temporary and dissolved

HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW

A magazine the Harvard business school started in 1922. There is useful information for business people. Articles cover every angle of finance. The audience is a senior manager.

HEALTH EFFECT

Any difference from normal function in the body due to an external agent.

HEAT SINK

A substance that absorbs heat from a machine. Water can be used and does not use power to do the work. Refer to heat exchanger.

HEDGE ACCOUNTING

When a risky trading position and hedge are treated as one to increase profits and prevent loss.

HEMATOPOIETIC

A chemical agent that decreases oxygen in blood causing death.

HIDDEN ASSET

An asset not on the balance sheet like a long term contract or lease.

HIGH FLYER

Stock that gets a high price and trading volume in a short time.

HIGH-LOW METHOD

When the highest and lowest cost is used to estimate the variables in a mixed cost.

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