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Category: W

WORTH

Measure of the value received, derived satisfaction of a tangible or intangible product.

WAGES PAYABLE

Account used by the company to record compensation for their employees before they are distributed.

WALT DISNEY

The creator and the animator of the first animated films.

WASTE DISPOSAL

The correct disposal of unwanted material according to environmental laws and guidelines.

WEB SERVER

Computer system whose main purpose is to connect to the internet and then download requested pages for the user.

WETTING AGENT

Material lowering a fluids surface tension so it can clean or get into another substance.

WIKI

Website of collaboration allowing users to edit, and upload web page content.

WIN WIN

Philosophy of negotiation where all parties stand to realize their share of all profits.

WITH RIGHTS

Buying shares where the purchaser has the right o buy more shares in the next share issue.

WORDS OF ART

A skilled PR actioner’s words with specific meaning independent of context.

WORK IN PROGRESS

1. Continuation of working towards the conclusion. 2. Alternate term for work in process.

WORK STATION

1. General. Location an employee performs his job. 2. Computing. Computer of more power, RAM and storage capacity than the usual PC.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW

Law imposing liability to the company for any injuries to workers to pay income, medical expenses, rehabilitation or for death.

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