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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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run down

Sports; Baseball

This happens when a runner gets caught between bases and is tagged out.

nonstop

Aviation; Airport

Flight that does not make any stops enroute to a destination.

zero-balance account (ZBA)

Financial services; General Finance

A checking account in which zero balance is maintained by transfers of funds from a master account in an amount only large enough to cover checks presented.

all-purpose bleached flour

Baked goods; Bread

White flour with both the bran and germ removed, and then chemically whitened with either chlorine gas or benzoyl peroxide. Usually does not have enough protein that makes the ...

value dating

Financial services; General Finance

When value or credit is given for funds transferred between banks.

reach

Sports;

the combined length of a bike's top tube and stem, which determines the rider's distance to the handlebar.

10-K

Financial services; General Finance

Annual report required by the SEC each year provides a comprehensive overview of the company's state of business. Must be filed within 90 days after fiscal year ends. A 10-Q ...

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