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Engineering
The discipline, art, skill and profession of applying scientific knowledge and principles to the design and manufacturing of machines, structures, devices, systems, materials and processes.
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unloading
Financial services; General Finance
Selling securities or commodities whose prices are dropping to minimize loss.
upshift
Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle
to shift to a higher gear, i.e. a smaller cog or larger chainring.
Tax Reduction Strategy
Financial services; General Finance
A source of competitive advantage that depends on differences in the tax rates imposed in different locations.
tax year
Financial services; General Finance
The 12-month period an individual uses to report income for income tax purposes. For most individuals, their tax year is the calendar year.
alpha2 CVn
Astronomy; General astronomy
A spectrum variable with spectrum showing strong, profuse lines of rare earths, iron-peak elements, and Si.
nuclear membrane
Biology; Genetics
The double membrane which surrounds the eukaryotic nucleus. It has many pores in its surface which regulate the flow of large compounds into and out of the nucleus.
