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AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE (AWG)

The standard measure of wire diameter. The thicker the wire the lower the number of wires combined to make it. The wire can be copper, aluminum, and any non iron non steel

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

Laws that cover civil rights to disabled individuals. They get equal facilities, opportunities, access, accomodations, buildings, communications, and transportation.

AMICUS CURIAE

A party that is not involved in litigation but gives expert testimony when the court asks. They can support public interest not being addressed in the trial.

AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE

A chart illustrating monthly payment breakdowns. Interest, principal, and declining principal over the life of a loan.

AMORTIZED

Liquidating regular payments at an interval over a specific period of time.

AMOUNT AT RISK

In INSURANCE, the lesser of a POLICY CAP on a contract and the MAXIMUM PROBABLE LOSS to the INSURED. INSURERS use amount at risk to estimate potential losses within their PORTFOLIOS.

AMOUNT DUE

The total money due for a good or service to be paid at the due date.

AMOUNT OUTSTANDING AND IN CIRCULATION

All currency the mint issues to be used as exchange. Coins are sold at a premium that are not included. The uncirculted coin are sold at face value and handling charges.

AMOUNT REALIZED

The actual amount a good or service is sold for. Or a fair market value that an exchange costs. It is used for tax purposes.

AMPERE (A)

A metric unit for electric current. It is the current flowing through one volt for one ohm. It is named after the scientist who discovered it Andre Marie Ampare.

AMPLITUDE

The most an oscillation can change equilibrium. It is the difference between the zero and peak of any wave.

AMPLITUDE MODULATION (AM)

Broadcasting signals that don’t travel far. It is imposed on a carrier wave with a signal that gets better or worse when the amplitude. Refer to frequency modulation.

AMTRAK

A train service started in 1971 that is operated by the national railroad passenger corporation. It was needed after a decline in passenger train services. Its regulated by the government. It is

ANAEROBES

Any life form that doesnt need oxygen to live.

ANAEROBIC

Anything not needing oxygen and may be harmed by it. An example of this is bacteria. Spelled anerobic sometimes. Refer to aerobic.

ANALOG

1. an occurance that has varied activity. 2. anything that looks like like an original item.

ANALOG COSTING

Deciding cost of similar items and factors to reconsile the differences between them. AKA analog cost estimating.

ANALYZE

Taking a single item and figuring out reasons for differences in the numbers.

ANCHOR TENANT

The first shopping center that attracts others and the customers associated with them. The rent is lower for this tenant.

ANCHORING BIAS

Basing judgment on a situation that has nothing to do with the current issue.

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