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OXYGENATE

Chemicals that are used to raise the oxygen level in a blend of gasoline. This is done to reduce the polluting substances from the exhaust gases and to increase the octane rating.

PAGE LAYOUT

The layout of a page determines the text, pictures as well as the various other aspects and positions on which they will be printed on the page.

PAIRED COMPARISON

A paired comparison is usually a method in which a certain employee, and his/ her job is compared with another employee of a similar post, and his/ her job. Usually, such paired

PAPER SIZES

Sizes specified by the American National Standards Institute. Used primarily in a number of Caribbean countries, Canada and US, their dimensions are as follows: (1) 25 x 38 inch (2) 23 x

PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS

An analysis taken to describe, analyze and examine the different relations amongst various parameters, for e.g. schedules and costs.

PAROL CONTRACT

A contract made solely on word of mouth. Or, a partially written contract; collateral contract or an express contract that is not based upon a deed.

PASCAL

Named after Blaise Pascal, Pascal is the metric unit used to measure the pressure of anything. It is defined as the newton force per meter (squared).

PASSPHRASE

Any sentence, or quote, etc. which can be remembered easil. It is used on a common basis as a replacement for a password.

PATH DEPENDENCY

The chance of any past practice being continued regardless of the fact that better options are present.

PAYING AGENT

A third party, or an entity such as a bank which makes a payment on the period interest and principal to the owners of the bond, paid on the behalf of the

PAYROLL TAX

The income tax or other deductions that are made by the employer on the employee’s gross salary.

PEEST

An abbreviation of Political, Economic, Environmental, Scientific or Technological Forces that might affect any organization.

PER DIEM BUSINESS INTERRUPTION

A policy for business interruption in which in case a business’ daily activities are interrupted, an insurance will cover a certain, specified amount until the business reopens.

PERCHLORATE

Salts which occur naturally and those which are made synthetically from perchloic acid. Various different types of perchlorates are available. Usually, they are all soluble in water.

PERIOD OF RESTORATION

The time it takes for a business tore store damages to property, or any asset. The period of restoration begins on the date the loss is recorded and is ended on the

PERISHABLE

Any item which has the ability to lose its value if it is not properly stored, or used up within a given period.

PERMANENT RESIDENCE

The primary residence (home) of an entity, party, individual at a situated address.

PERSONAL COMMUNICATION SERVICES (PCS)

The array of mobile phone services that make use of smaller phones. Primarily used for incoming and outgoing calls, sending and receiving text messages, etc.

PERSONALIZATION

Adding personal references in any direct offer. Making use of customization techniques in order to exhibit a unique name/ quality on something.

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