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TWO WAY STRETCHING

Action of introducing a new product into an existing line of products at both a high and low price so all consumers will see it.

TYPESETTING

Composing of a text or display of reading matter into a computer or a physical type for the intended audience, reproduction method and use.

TAYLORISM

Early introduction in the 20th century that was an efficient method breaking every action or task into simple and small parts that can be taught and analysed.

TECHNICAL EVALUATION

Studies or tests used to determine and investigate technical suitability of material, equipment, system or processes to gain an objective.

TELECOMMUTING

Substituting telecommunications for transportation in a flexible and decentralized work arrangement allowing employees to work at home over the computer network.

TEMPLATE

Meld, design or pattern for a product or item serving as a guide to construct and design items that ate similar.

TERATOGEN

Process, agent or substance causing birth defects within first 3 months of a pregnancy.

TERTIARY TREATMENT

Advanced waste water cleaning where suspended solids and nutrients are removed.

THAISOI

Society of Ancient Greece that was the forerunner of life and health insurance.

THERMAL POLLUTION

Discharge of hot water from an industrial process able to kill life in the water and to disrupt the ecosystem.

THOUGHT ORGANIZER

Computer program helping to systematically group ideas in different levels and creating a logical structure for a report, plan, proposal etc.

THUMBNAIL IMAGE

1. Commercial printing. A small rough sketch representing a proposed layout. Also called squish, French for sketch. 2. Desktop printing. A smaller image of a page or graphic making it easier to

TIME HORIZON

Length of time needed for a plan or project to be completed in, success of an endeavour, yields from investments, right to mature etc.

TIME POLICY

Insurance policy covering risks that arise in a set period of time.

TIME VARIANCE

Difference between actual and standard rates for hours worked.

TOLERANCE

1. General. Departure allowed from a standard that won’t effect a process over its life cycle. 2. Engineering. Capability of a system that can withstand high stress levels without being harmed. See

TOOLING COSTS

Manufacturer or contractor incurred expenses in acquiring tooling needs to complete a contract or production line process.

TORR

Pressure unit equal to 133.32 Pascal’s or 1/760th of an atmosphere. Named for the Italian inventor of the mercury barometer, Evangelista Torricelli, 1609-1647.

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