Machine Code – Also known as Machine Language. A computer language, which consists only of numbers, that can be read and interpreted by a computer’s central processing unit (CPU). Macro – In a computer, a single instruction which results in a complete series of more detailed instructions being put into effect. Magic bullet – A simple effective solution…
Earnest Money – Money paid in good faith as a deposit, usually for a property, to show that the buyer is serious about doing business with the vendor. Earn-Out – An arrangement in which an extra future conditional payment is made to the seller of a business in addition to the original price, based upon certain criteria…
The Daily Official List – The daily record setting out the prices of shares that are traded on a stock exchange. Damage Limitation – The process of trying to limit or curtail the amount of damage or loss caused by a particular situation or event. Dark Net – A term for online private websites and networks concealed from…
Back-End Load – A fee or commission paid by an individual when they sell their shares in an investment fund. Back Shift – A group of workers or the period worked from late afternoon until late at night in an industry or occupation where there is also a day shift and a night shift. Backscratching – Informal term…
G7 Group of Seven (US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, japan and Canada) G8 includes G7 plus Russia GAIL Gas Authority of India Limited GATE Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineer┬¡ing GATS General Agreement on Trade and Ser┬¡vices GATT General Agreement on Tariff and Trade GDP Gross Domestic Product GHI Global Hunger Index GIC General Insurance Corporation…
Gaffer – In the entertainment industry, a member of a film crew who handles the lighting equipment. Gagging Clause – A clause in an employment contract which prevents an employee from disclosing certain information about the company to the press, union officers, etc. Gagging Order – A legal order issued by a court to prevent the public reporting…