Upward shift of an economic cycle from a recession to a steady state or expansion. Opposite of downturn.

Flow of information from lower levels to upper levels.

Feature of new software and hardware letting it work with more powerful versions of software and hardware. See downward compatibility.

Introducing a new product into a line of products that has a price point.

Populated built up area including a municipality with a population greater than 5000.

Process of improving an urban neighborhood.

Increase of population in cities versus the rural areas.

Act passed after September 11 2001 giving law enforcement agencies tool to prevent acts of terror.

Speed and ease of using or operating a device, facility or service.

Bill of exchange drawn on a governed term of usage in trade or between involved countries.

Alternate term for deferred payment L/C.

Period during which an asset will be able to be used.

User’s network. Largest electronic bulletin board in the world.

Body with authority to use equipment, applications, systems, etc. But may not be the item’s buyer.

Economics. Machine or capital assets reduced value by using it.

Outcome of a user interacting with the product and factors making up the perception of the product and its operation.

Fee for using a product or service.

Any equipment or application that is designed to be easily understood and easy to use.

User Identification Device. Unique name given to the user of a database etc.

Visual portion of the computer application that the user uses to interact with software. See interface.