Translation & localization

Translation & localization

1) The converting of one language into another for the purpose of facilitating understanding and 2)The process of adapting a language for a specific country or region, or translation of a product into another language so it is marketable in a specific country or region

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whisper number or forecast

Financial services; General Finance

An unofficial earnings estimate of a company given to clients by a security analyst if there is more optimism or pessimism about earnings than shown in the published number. These ...

whisper stock

Financial services; General Finance

A stock rumored to be the target of a takeover bid, drawing speculators who hope to make a profit after the takeover is completed.

whistle blower

Financial services; General Finance

A person who has knowledge of fraudulent activities inside a firm or government agency, who is protected from the employer's retribution by federal law.

white knight

Financial services; General Finance

A friendly potential acquirer sought out by a target firm that is threatened by a less welcome suitor.

white noise

Financial services; General Finance

The audio equivalent of Brownian motion. Sounds that are unrelated and sound like a hiss. The video equivalent of white noise is "snow" in television reception.