Sudden increase in line voltage lasting more than one cycle of line frequency, 50Hz in UK and elsewhere and 60Hz in North America.

The increase of rate of output that occurs to meet a sudden increase in demand, in war time for example, by working multiple shifts and expanding the capacity of production.

Device shielding electronic equipment from sudden increases in voltage caused by defective transformers, power restoration.

A schedule that lists surgeries and the benefits payable for each one.

The facility where outpatients receive surgical services.

The risk that can’t be insured by agents in its jurisdiction.

Property not being used but is held by a state government. It may be out of date of not working.

The amount that is appropriated out of surplus earned for future or unforeseen expenditure.

Difference between wages and the value of goods or services produced by the worker.

Observation and collection of data to provide evidence for a purpose.

The concept where the most efficient method of production is used by a company in order to survive and compete in the long term.

The degree where an organism or system is able to be impaired due to a weakness that is inherent in normal operations. See survivability.

The ceiling that is lightweight and hung on wires or cables suspended from the structure overhead.

An account that is temporary used to record (1) receipts or disbursements from unconcluded transactions or (2) discrepancies between account totals until rectified.

File arranged chronologically for storing documents waiting to be acted on or associated with unconcluded transactions. Also known as tickler file.

1. General. (1) Ability to substantiate a claim. (2) Ability to continue an activity in the long term. 2. Economics. Continuing growth or development without affecting the environment negatively.

1. Corporate. Technique of forecasting required sales growth to gain a market share. 2. Economy. Plan of development aiming to achieve long term growth without permanent damage to the economy and environment.

An activity supporting, but contributing directly to product quality, customer value or generation of revenue but that is necessary for the continuation of the organization.

The illustration graphically showing possible returns for changing/swapping maturity dates.

Provision where pregnancy covers members in a group health plan but coverage is terminated at the end of the plan even if a pregnancy is still progressing.