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  • 71convert — con‧vert [kənˈvɜːt ǁ ˈvɜːrt] verb [transitive] to change or make something change from one thing to another: convert something to/​into something • energy consumption that could readily be converted from oil to natural gas • bonds that can be… …

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  • 72recognize — (BrE also ise) verb 1 know sb/sth again ADVERB ▪ immediately, instantly ▪ I immediately recognized the building. ▪ correctly, well ▪ …

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  • 73Social productivity — The term social is derived from the Latin word socius , which as a noun means an associate, ally, companion, business partner or comrade . The adjectival form socialis refers to a bond between people (such as marriage) or to their collective or… …

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  • 74net — what is left after deducting all charges (see gross). Glossary of Business Terms The gain or loss on a security sale as measured by the selling price of a security less the adjusted cost of acquisition. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary …

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  • 75idea — i|dea W1S1 [aıˈdıə] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(plan/suggestion)¦ 2¦(knowledge)¦ 3¦(aim/intention)¦ 4¦(how you imagine something to be)¦ 5¦(belief/opinion)¦ 6¦(principle)¦ 7 have an idea (that) 8 get the wrong idea 9 have the right idea …

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  • 76rate — 1 /reIt/ noun (C) 1 SPEED the speed at which something happens over a period of time: Our money was running out at an alarming rate. | Children learn at different rates. (+ of): the rate of economic growth 2 AMOUNT the number of times something… …

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  • 77translate — trans‧late [trænsˈleɪt, trænz ] verb 1. [transitive] FINANCE to change one currency into another: translate something into/​to something • A strong dollar reduces the value of overseas profits when they are translated back into dollars. • The… …

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  • 78Security — Piece of paper that proves ownership of stocks, bonds and other investments. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * security se‧cu‧ri‧ty [sɪˈkjʊərti ǁ ˈkjʊr ] noun securities PLURALFORM 1. [uncountable] actions to keep someone or something… …

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  • 79contract — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 written agreement ADJECTIVE ▪ long term, permanent ▪ guaranteed (esp. AmE) ▪ casual (BrE), fixed term (BrE), short term …

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  • 80pocket — 1 noun (C) 1 IN CLOTHES a small bag sewn onto or into a coat, trousers etc so that you can put things such as money or keys into it: Joseph always stands with his hands in his pockets. | coat/trouser/jacket etc pocket: The keys are in my coat… …

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