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ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS)

A mathematical value calculated by taking the square root of the mean of square roots in a random set of varying quantities observed during a certain cycle. A cycle like an alternating

RORSCHACH TEST

The technique based on a series of ink blot shapes used to assess personality.

ROTABLE

1. An element or component that can be repeatedly restored to a working and serviceable condition. 2. A way of servicing equipment where a failed piece is replaced by a piece that

ROTATION

The completion of one cycle, route, process or circuit.

ROTH IRA

An account that an individual can pay into for retirement that qualifies as a tax saving account. Tax is paid on deposit but not on withdrawal.

ROUGH

An early version of an art work, ad layout, script or story board used to show clients themes to be used awaiting their approval.

ROUGH CUT

An approximate measure that estimates a quantity’s soundness.

ROUND THE WORLD FARE

The fare that allows you to travel around the world in one direction with as many stops as you want.

ROUND TRIPPING

The strategy where a business will sell an asset and then want it back at a time in the future.

ROUNDING

The way of expressing a quantity to its nearest whole number , or multiple of 10 by slightly increasing and reducing quantities.

ROUNDTABLE

The seating arrangement or a discussion where all people are peers.

ROUTE OF ENTRY

The way a substance is able to enter the body such as ingestion (mouth), inhalation (lungs) or absorption (cintact).

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE

The way a substance will come into contact with the organism such as via food or air.

ROUTE PLANNING

The working out of the best route for cost effective distribution that will minimise any distances travelled with minimal stopovers along the way.

ROUTER

A software or hardware device capable of directing traffic of data between networks. See also hub, gateway, bridge.

ROUTINE

1. Any activity performed at regular intervals.2. The repitition of a procedure that does not vary.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Usually a small scale activity to keep a piece of machinery or equipment in good working order.

ROUTING

The selection of minimum distance, cost and time from a umber of alternative options.

ROYALTY-FREE

Being able to use another person’s intellectual property for no fee.

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