Sociology

Sociology

The study of societies and how they are shaped by people. It also concerns itself with how society affects the behavior of the individuals that are part of them.

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washed coffee

Beverages; Coffee

Coffee prepared by removing the pulp and skin from the beans while the coffee berry is still moist. Most of the world’s greatest coffees are wet-processed.

observer

Sports; Golf

An official who observes a golf match or round to make sure that there is no cheating and that the rules of the game are followed.

vertical management

Business services; Human resources

Organizational structure with primary functions split into departments, each with its own structure.

unmatched book

Financial services; General Finance

If the average maturity of a bank's liabilities is shorter than that of its assets, it is said to be running an unmatched book. The term is commonly used with the Euromarket. Also ...

cyclocross

Sports;

a fall or winter event contested mostly or entirely off pavement. Courses include obstacles, steps, and steep hills that force riders to dismount and run with their bikes.