short+measure
31measure — meas•ure [[t]ˈmɛʒ ər[/t]] n. v. ured, ur•ing 1) wam a unit or standard of measurement 2) wam a system of measurement 3) wam an instrument, as a graduated rod or a container of standard capacity, for measuring 4) the extent, dimensions, quantity,… …
32short — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English sceort; akin to Old High German scurz short, Old Norse skortr lack Date: before 12th century 1. a. having little length b. not tall or high ; low 2. a. not extended in time …
33Short interest ratio — The short ratio (or short interest ratio) is usually the number of shares outstanding of a publicly traded company that is sold short, divided by the average daily trading volume (daily transaction). It can also be the percentage of the free… …
34Short rate model — In the context of interest rate derivatives, a short rate model is a mathematical model that describes the future evolution of interest rates by describing the future evolution of the short rate.The short rateThe short rate, usually written r t… …
35Short time duty — The short time duty (or short time operation) indicates an operating mode of increased performance but for a shorter length of time. Commonly it is also referred to the maximum load (the performance) at which and the related maximum length of… …
36short-run — adjective relating to or extending over a limited period (Freq. 2) short run planning a short term lease short term credit • Syn: ↑short term • Similar to: ↑short * * * …
37Short mat bowls — HistoryThe information pack sent to prospective new clubs by the Cornwall County Short Mat Bowling Association has given this information for a number of years. It has always been assumed to be correct.The Short Mat Bowls game was first played in …
38short — adj 1. little, small, Chiefly Scot. wee, miniature, miniscule, minikin, diminutive, Scot. cutly; tiny, elfin, bantam, slight, (of women) petite, Lilliputian, Inf. Tom Thumb, Sl. pint sized, Sl. pocket sized, Sl. sawed off, Sl. knee high to a… …
39Short Interest — The quantity of stock shares that investors have sold short but not yet covered or closed out. Short interest is a market sentiment indicator that tells whether investors think a stock s price is likely to fall. Short interest can also be… …
40measure up — {v.} To be equal; be of fully high quality; come up. * /John didn t measure up to the best catchers but he was a good one./ * /Lois school work didn t measure up to her ability./ Compare up: TO PAR. Contrast: FALL SHORT …
