Swells

Surface gravity waves on the ocean that are not growing or being sustained any longer by the wind. Generated by the wind some distance away and now propagating freely across the ...

swell

Military; General military

Ocean waves that have traveled out of their fetch. Swell characteristically exhibits a more regular and longer period and has flatter crests than waves within their fetch.

swell

Sports; Surfing

Swell or groundswell refers to solid, real waves. (As apposed to rubbish wind chop) Why not read more on how waves are made.

swelling

Earth science; Soil science

The process which occurs when interacting clay platelets move apart.

date code

Retail; Supermarkets

A "sell by" date stamped on a product to ensure freshness. The date assists with quality control (first in, first out) and proper rotation. It may also apply to affixing a "sell ...

date coding

Retail; Supermarkets

A "sell by" date stamped on a product to ensure freshness. The date assists with quality control (first in, first out) and proper rotation. It may also apply to affixing a "sell ...

terminal

Retail; Supermarkets

A computer or cash register display.

graphical information system

Retail; Supermarkets

A computer program that analyzes trade areas to help select a site to build or buy a store.

touch screen

Retail; Supermarkets

A computer screen with sensors that respond to touch.

labor scheduling software

Retail; Supermarkets

A computer software program that creates weekly work schedules for employees and departments. The software program inputs company parameters such as vacation, holidays, work ...

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Smith College

Smith College is a women's liberal arts college located in Northampton, Massachusetts. Founded in 1871, the private institution is the largest member ...