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ULTRA WIDE BAND (UWB)

Wireless technology like Bluetooth able to transmit large bites of data over a short distance and over a wide band frequency and spectrum.

ULTRASOUND

Sound waves that have a frequency above 20,000Hz and cannot be heard by humans.

ULTRAVIOLET (UV) RAYS

Solar radiation that is invisible lying just beyond the violet end of a visible spectrum. Wavelength from 10 to 400 nanometres that harms living tissue.

UMBRELLA LIABILITY COVERAGE

Policy of liability insurance covering claims not covered or in excess of cover amount under basic policy for liability.

UN RECOMMENDATIONS

Transport recommendations for dangerous goods. Class 1-explosives, Class 2- gases, Class-3 flammable liquids, Class 4-flammable solids, Class5-Infectious and toxic substances, Class 6-organic peroxides and oxidant substances, Class7-radioactive material, Class 8- Corrosive substances,

UNABSORBED COSTS

Unused part of manufacturing costs that can’t be applied to earned income if level of production drops.

UNABSORBED OVERHEAD

Indirect cost that can’t be spread to a few customers but must be spread over all customers according to a measure of volume.

UNALLOWABLE COST

Overhead or an indirect cost that can’t be included in calculating cost of a government project.

UNAUDITED OPINION

Certified Public Accountant’s decision not involved in preparing a financial statement is called in for a unbiased opinion.

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