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ZIPPED FILE

File of compressed data that can be expanded when received using an unzipping program.

WORLD BANK

Popular name for International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. See World Bank System.

WORLD CLASS

The best quality goods, services and processes as ranked by experts and customers.

WRITER

1. General. Bill of exchange drawer. 2. Insurance. Underwriter. 3. Options trading. Option contract seller. Also known as option seller.

WORKGROUP

Two or more people acting like a team to achieve a common goal, may not work in same department.

YAHOO!

Online website portal with a large array of information from entertainment to news and finance.

ZERO-PROOF BOOKKEEPING

Used in small businesses and by individuals. Method of bookkeeping with a zero balance at end of the accounting period.

ZERO LATENCY

Information technology. No time lag between information exchange to interfaces or the instant response to input.

WETLAND

Low lying area with permanent or intermittent water. Important for water birds and animals.

ZZZZ BEST

Company created by Barry Minnow in the 1980’s that appeared to be successful but most of the profits were from crime , fraud or fabricated. Went public in 1986, bankrupt in 1987.

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