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DESCRIPTIVE MARK

A symbol to describle color or characterists tha effect the product’s user. It must be distinctive enough to be on its own. Refer to suggestive mark.

DESCRIPTIVE MODEL

Anything that shows how things work. It may also answer a question. It may also describe how things should work.

DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT

A statement for an account by a bank on electronic banking. It is required by regulation e of the SEC.

DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS

Quantities that represent a property of data but do not polute the sample. Refer to inferential statistics.

DESERTIFICATION

Converting grassland or arid land into a desert through human action.Refer to deforestation.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE

When an engineer goes from schematic to contract. Drawings are made and details are used. A statement is made about the cost as well.

DESIGN PARAMETERS

Aspects of a component that are needed to make something. It decides cost, design, and risk. Refer to design specification.

DESIGNATION DATE

The date when an act is offical or an organization takes on a new employee.

DESIGNER BUGS

An expression for enzymes made in a lab to do a specific purpose.

DESK RESEARCH

Analyzing informatoin available on the internet on in books.

DESKILLING

Less quality and range of knowledge due to downsizing or lack of opportunity to learn.

DESKTOP PUBLISHING (DTP)

Using software on high resolution printers to make commercial materials. It is used in specialized situations or short runs. Refer to demand printing.

DESTINATION CONTRACT

Contract for sale where a seller takes risk on until goods are delivered. Refer to shipment contract.

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