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A font on a computer that can chnage size from quite small to large . The change is made by the person using the computer.

A set of ideas that are held by a group of people, also a doctrine by which to live by.

The work that is to be carried out under a contract to complete a project, broken into deadlines and specific tasks.

A way to improve traffic to a web site by using keywords and phrases that are unique toa company or product. The SEO process will mean more people seeing your web page

A method used by US Securities and Exchange Commission for computing the return on investments. It allows a comparison of the performance of funds that has no confusion.

The damage that can be caused after the initial damage or failure of a device.

The amount that is not disclosed to anyone that is involved in buying or bidding on bonds and stocks. The only person who knows the amount is the person who is issuing

The clear marking of a document showing its level of security that will ensure its protection at the required level.

Often used for designer and high end goods where a select market is chosen with a small number of select outlets to cover a geographical area.

A valued instrument that receives an additional income boost from the interest that has accrued on each of its assets.

A method of learning that is initiated and directed by the learner.

Called a tornado diagram it is a graph that plots results of various assumptions on a final outcome in a sensitvity analysis test.

A correlation that is undesirable but remains undetected by statistical techniques. A non-random pattern.

A support centre that offers services to support other departments in an organisation.

An item that is ready and able to perform the intended service, often after a repair or overhaul.

A device to understand and improve production. 1. Cause and effect diagram, 2. check sheet data record, 3. control chart, 4. Flow chart, 5. histogram graph, 6. Pareto chart based on the

A transaction that serves no purpose and provides no benefit economically but it used for the purpose of tax evasion.

1. Time where goods are still effective and have not deteriorated. See storage life and expiration date. 2. The time an item is expected to stay in inventory counts. 3. Time in

Any document that is required for an item to clear customs. A bill of lading, commercial invoice, insurance certificate, origin certificate or packing list.

The calendar for a workshop or manufacturer that does not show weeknds and holidays and working days are numbered sequetially.