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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pumped storage

Energy; Hydroelectric

Pump storage facilities store energy when demand for electricity is low by pumping water from a lower reservoir into an upper one. When demand increases, the water is released ...

computer input

Entertainment; TV

This term refers to an input feature on some HDTV sets (like SVGA or VGA) that allows TV sets to be connected to computers.

showing

Advertising; Billboard advertising

A level of delivery that directly relates to the population of the market. Typical showing levels are: #100, #75, #50 and #25 GPR/Showings. The number of panels involved in an ...

sideline

Sports; Football

the boundary line that runs the length of the field along each side; a ball carrier or ball that touches or crosses the sideline is out of bounds.

commissions due

Retail; Others

The amount of money to be paid to a sales rep who is given credit for a particular sale.

flywheel

Automotive; Vehicle equipment

A mechanical battery that stores kinetic energy. A flywheel is essentially a spinning wheel with a motor. Flywheels can be more responsive than chemical batteries, and they are ...