weekend effect

The influence of an external factor on the plant, e.g., drought, fertilizer, flooding. In statistics, that which is measured and analyzed as in treatment effect.

effect

Military; Air force

1. The physical or behavioral state of a system that results from an action, a set of actions, or another effect. 2. The result, outcome, or consequence of an action. 3. A change ...

effect

Entertainment; Video

a) One or more manipulations of the video image to produce a desired result. b) Multi-source transition, such as a wipe, dissolve, or key.

hardship assistance

Financial services; General Finance

A financial assistance given out in times of personal fincancial hardship, e.g. loss of job, insurance, or property.

government grants

Financial services; Accountancy; Finance; General Finance

Awards of financial assistance in the form of money by governments to an eligible grantee with no expectation that the funds will be paid back. This does not include technical ...

bankers' acceptances (BA)

Financial services; General Finance

Sometimes known as time drafts, these are bearer-form short-term non-interest-bearing notes sold at a discount, redeemed by accepting banks for full face value at maturity.

bed and breakfast deal

Financial services; General Finance

The sale of a share and its repurchase shortly after the beginning of a new tax year. This allows shareholders to register a capital loss or profit for tax purposes while ...

Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

Financial services; General Finance

An international organization that fosters international monetary and financial co-operation and serves as a bank for central banks and international financial organizations. It ...