Definitions American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language‚ Fourth Edition 1. n. A plane curve‚ especially: 2. n. A conic section whose plane is not parallel to the axis‚ base‚ or generatrix of the intersected cone. 3. n. The locus of points for which the sum of the distances from each point to two fixed points is equal. 4. n. Ellipsis. Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia 1. n. In geometry‚ a plane curve such that the sums of the distances of each point in its periphery from two fixed
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English 101 Definition Essay Mrs. Baker Friendship “Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend” said Albert Camus. People understand the concept of friendship differently‚ but there is one common ground for it- it is always built on a mutual sympathy‚ according to the Cambridge dictionary. Friendship can last for many years and grow stronger‚ but they can also end right away. No one knows the exact definition of friendship;
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Definition of Marketing � PAGE * MERGEFORMAT �1� Definition of Marketing If one asked the average person the definition of marketing‚ the response would typically be advertising a product. Marketing‚ however‚ is more than a catch-phrase or jingle. Marketing is about satisfying the needs of the consumer. Bill Gates‚ founder of Microsoft‚ summed it up best when he said‚ "Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning" (Hill‚ 2003‚ para. 1). The success or failure of a business
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question what they meant. I did not feel beautiful‚ but I did not want to come off as rude so I replied with a simple smile and a thank you. How could I accept a compliment I did not understand for myself? A statement I do not believe in because the definition of Beauty I lived by meant: Having a thin waist‚ a noticeable thigh gap‚ beautiful hair‚ expensive clothing and makeup. What I interpreted is that beauty is something you can only find in the mirror‚ I am not beautiful. I’m not the only
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Definition of violence Initially‚ I classified “violence” into two categories: physical violence and mental violence. My definition for physical violence was‚ actions that cause damages or harms to things or people physically; my definition for mental violence was‚ mental destruction or harm. I defined violence this way because I believe that no matter by what means‚ mental or physical‚ if something or someone has been harmed‚ then it is regarded as violence. Such as destructing public properties
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Definitions Term Definition ActionScript Adds interactivity and/or playback efficiency to a movie via coding. Similar to JavaScript‚ ActionScript is an object-oriented programming language. Alpha effect Adjusts the transparency of an instance. Bitmaps Images using colored dots‚ called pixels‚ arranged within a grid. Typical of most web graphics. Breaking apart Converts symbols into basic shapes so that shape tweening can be used. Button symbol Used to create interactive buttons
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"1: the quality or state of being proud: as a: inordinate self-esteem: 2: a reasonable or justifiable self-respect 3: delight or elation arising from some act‚ possession‚ or relationship 4: a source of pride: the best in a group or class." (Pride-Definition). Pride is a lot of things at the same time. Pride is family. I view family as a similar replication of the person ’s lifestyle‚ or a significant portion that lead to the development of who that person is today. A family that leads to the person
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Definition of Economics: The Economist’s Dictionary of Economics defines economics as "The study of the production‚ distribution and consumption of wealth in human society." The 1828 edition of Webster’s dictionary contains that could still apply today: "Political economy‚ the administration of the revenues of a nation; or the management and regulation of its resources and productive property and labor. Political economy comprehends all the measures by which the property and labor of
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Definitions of Communication 1- “The imparting or exchanging of information by speaking‚ writing‚ or using some other medium” Ref; http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/communication Accessed on: June 13‚ 2013 at 13:10 2- “Communication is the activity of conveying information through the exchange of thoughts‚ messages‚ or information‚ as by speech‚ visuals‚ signals‚ writing‚ or behavior. It is the meaningful exchange of information between two or a group of persons” Ref;
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DEFINITION OF MARKETING MARKETING is a comprehensive term and it includes all resources and set of activities necessary to direct and facilitate the flow of goods and services from the producer to the consumer. Marketing is providing the right goods and services to the right people‚ at the right place‚ at the right time and at the right price with the right communication and promotion. It is not just about symbols and brands. It is about how we choose the products and services we want to buy.
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