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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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waybill
Financial services; General Finance
A document (that looks like a bill of lading) issued by a carrier that describes the goods to be transported and that details the shipping particulars. Waybills are issued by both ...
cassette
Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle
the set of gear cogs on the rear hub. Also called a freewheel, cluster or block.
catch air
Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle
when both wheels leave the ground, usually because of a rise or dip in the riding surface.
weak dollar
Financial services; General Finance
A depreciated dollar with respect to other currencies, meaning that more dollars are needed to buy a unit of foreign currency. Antithesis of strong dollar.
weak-form efficiency
Financial services; General Finance
A pricing theory that the price of a security reflects the past price and trading history of the security. Theory implies that security prices follow a random walk. Related: ...
