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VECTOR GRAPHICS

Computer graphics that are not pictures and unlike raster graphics are represented by mathematical equations as geometric shapes.

VISCOSITY

Internal friction in fluid that retards its flow.

VOLUNTARY BARGAINING ISSUE

Matter mandated by law and discussed in collective bargaining processes. Also known as Voluntary bargaining subject, permissive bargaining issue.

VULTURE CAPITAL

Derogatory term used for investment and funding taking in fair advantage of a situation.

WAL-MART

World’s largest discount retailer. Started in 1962 by Samuel Walton.

WEAK MARKET

Market where buyers are greatly outnumbered by the sellers.

WELL STRUCTURED PROBLEM

Problem where desired and current state is identified clearly and reaching desired state is obvious. See ill structured problem.

WIMAX

Wireless technology providing internet service over larger distances than Wi-Fi___33.

WITHDRAWAL PLAN

Unit trust scheme allowing monthly withdrawals of capital gains in a fixed amount.

WORK YEAR

Hours worked by a full time person each year and commonly 52 weeks at 40 hours each week.

WORKING STOCK

Part of inventory available for normal demand in a given period.

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