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n. ~ A technique to mount items so that all edges are visible through the opening in the overmat.
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Currency: Exchange rate policy that does not limit the range of the market rate. Equities: Number of shares of a corporation that are outstanding and available for trading by the public, excluding ins [..]
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A Java(TM) programming language keyword used to define a floating point number variable.
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The percentage of a stock’s shares outstanding that are not held by individuals and corporations closely associated with the company.
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In credit card terms, the float is the difference in time between when a transaction occurs and the time it is posted to a credit card account, often one to two days.
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1 [intransitive] to rest or move slowly on the surface of a liquid and not sinkTheir raft would not float.float on/in: Leaves and twigs floated on the water.float by/along/towards etc: Miranda floated [..]
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In the context of customer receipts, the amount of money that is in transit between payments made by customers and the funds that are usable by the company.
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apparently an early Middle English merger of three related Old English nouns, flota "boat, fleet," flote "troop, flock," flot "body of water, sea;" all from the source of [..]
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late Old English flotian "to rest on the surface of water" (intransitive; class II strong verb; past tense fleat, past participle floten), from Proto-Germanic *flotan "to float" (s [..]
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The time required for documents, payments, etc. to get from one trading partner to another.
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to rest on the surface of a liquid.
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In investment terms, a float is the number of outstanding shares a corporation has available for trading. If there is a small float, stock prices tend to be volatile, since one large trade could significantly affect the availability and therefore the price of these stocks. If there is a large float, stock prices tend to be more stable.In banking, t [..]
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The difference between the time available for performing a task and the time required to complete it. If the total float for a task equals zero, then that task is on the critical path. [D00712]
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A Java keyword used to define a floating point number variable.
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the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment be in motion due to some air or water current; "The leaves were blowing in the wind"; &quot [..]
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to rest on top of liquid or on air. A boat floats on water, and a bubble floats on air
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The time between when a check is written and when the check clears the bank account on which it is drawn.
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Definitions (3) 1. The number of shares of a security that are outstanding and available for trading by the public.
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shvebn
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A property of a clipless pedal system that allows the rider to rotate the foot within limits, as opposed to a fixed cleat which holds the shoe at a fixed angle in the yaw axis. Float helps to avoid kn [..]
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1 : an amount of money represented by checks outstanding and in process of collection 2 : the time between a transaction (as the writing of a check or a purchase on credit) and the actual withdrawal . [..]
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Periodic vertical movement of the image which occurs as a result of mechanical faults in the camera, printer, or projector.
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The number of freely traded shares in the hands of the public.
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The amount of time that a check is in circulation; the period between the time a check is written and when it is cashed.
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A mason’s tool, a flat board with handle on one side, used for spreading and smoothing plaster or cement.
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Pictures or vision shown on television while the presenter is talking or interviewing a guest. They ‘float’ over the presenter’s voice to illustrate aspects of what the presenter or guest is talking a [..]
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To be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom of the liquid.
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1) An equine dental procedure in which sharp points on the teeth are filed down. 2) The instrument with which the above procedure is performed.
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1) The amount of uncollected funds represented by checks in the possession of one bank but drawn on other banks. 2) The time that elapses between the day a check is deposited and the day it is present [..]
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Allowing the rate and points to vary with changes in market conditions. The borrower may elect to lock
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The state of an RTK satellite receiver before it has achieved a fix. Back to Top
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Number of shares of a stock available to the public.
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Proportion of a company's share capital
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A float is to take a company public by issuing shares to investors outside the company. Once a company is floated its price is quoted on a recognised stock exchange, where ownership can be traded. (Also see “Initial Public Offer”).
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When a company lists on a stock exchange and offers shares to the public for purchase. Also known as an initial public offering (IPO).
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Float is when a private company offers shares in the company to the public for the first time.
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See Public Float.
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The amount of time the bank takes to clear or reject a check for payment.
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Float is subject to different meanings, but in a financial context, it refers to the difference between the amount of checks written and deposited according to your own books or records, and the amoun [..]
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A 32-bit floating point primitive. When wrapped in an immutable Object, it is called a Float. Double gotchas floating point IEEE 754 Floating Point int vs Integer primitive
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The number of shares that are available for trading. It is calculated by subtracting the held shares from the outstanding ones. 
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(n) the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment(n) the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public(n) a drink with ice cream floating in it(n) a [..]
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(1) The issue of a security (equity or loan stock). The term may also refer to the number of shares actively tradable in the market, excluding shares held by major stakeholders who have a binding agre [..]
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1) An equine dental procedure in which sharp points on the teeth are filed down. 2) The instrument with which the above procedure is performed.
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To operate a power load such as a telephone central office on a mains-driven rectifier in parallel with a low impedance storage battery which is kept fully charged by the [..]
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When a company lists on a stock exchange and offers shares to the public for purchase. Also known as an initial public offering (IPO).
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The amount of money deposited to an account that the financial institution cannot use immediately, because of the time it takes to process checks through the banking system.  
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Float means a structure or device which is not a breakwater and which is moored, anchored, or otherwise secured in the waters of King County and which is not connected to the shoreline.
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when one alcohol sits on top of another alcohol
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Pour liquor on top of finished drink without mixing.
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an ingredient carefully poured so that it floats on top of a drink.
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To layer one ingredient on top of another, usually to top a drink.
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Liquid that is balanced on the top layer of a drink, so that it has the effect of "floating" on top. Shots can have a great visual effect when served in a layered style. Refer to Density Chart to determine which liquors are the heaviest and should be poured first.
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To layer one type of liquor (or other ingredient) on top of another; the separation occurs due to the different densities of the liquids.
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A long-handled tool used to smooth (darby) a concrete surface after screeding; requires two handlers.
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To be waterborne. 2. Abbreviation of 'paddle float' or 'float board'. 3. Name of a file having cuts in one direction— not cross cut. 4. Buoyant ball or cylinder operating a valve o [..]
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Generic name for a multi-hull's ama or hull; as in: A trimaran has 3 floats; 2 amas and a hull.
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A small sum of money set aside at the beginning of a period for petty cash expenses.
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Having an excessive amount of Minerals or Gas in the bank. This is often a sign of poor macro-management, although it can happen once a player reaches maximum Supply. It can also happen intentionally [..]
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Float is a term is used in various programming languages to define a variable with a fractional value. Numbers created using a float variable declaration will have digits on both sides of a decimal po [..]
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A device used to measure the elevation of the surface of water. The float rests on the surface of the water and rises or falls with it. The elevation of the water surface is measured by a rod, chain, [..]
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Fragments of rock at surface that are loose and unattached to outcrop.
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Pieces of rock that have been broken off and moved from their original location by natural forces such as frost or glacial action. Flotation
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A float, or floating point value, is a numeric value that can have decimal level precision (ex: 3.14)
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(C++ intrinsic type)
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is a type of floating-point
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single-precision floating-point number. TC++PL 4.5.
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Directive/informative to expand the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain a radar contact or prepare for a defensive response.
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The number of shares available for trading by the public, as opposed to those held closely by corporate insiders and other large investors.
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Directive/informative to expand the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain a radar contact or prepare for a defensive response.
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A colloquialism meaning that three passes follow. “1NT, float” means 1NT – Pass – Pass – Pass. A similar term is swish. In the play, declarer may be said to float a card when he leads it and passes it [..]
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n. - Describes the condition that is created when moves pop the opponent into the air as a set-up for Juggles. This term is used mostly in 3-D games.
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A stroke played which returns the ball with very little, or no spin. Particularly used by players who use a defensive style of play in order to deceive their opponent.
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(1) (during the bidding) (slang) be followed by passes. [Example: Three notrump floated = three notrump was passed out. West's three spades floated around to South = North and East passed over th [..]
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a cash fund of a fixed amount required at the start of the licensed bingo event for the purpose of making change to purchasers of bingo paper, which may be used to pay out prizes if necessary.
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An expression meaning that a bid is followed by three passes, ending the auction.
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Calling a bet in order to take a pot down later.
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Items for which the recipient institution has given credit but which it has not yet collected.
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When we decide to pay to see the flop not having a hand nor a prospect of a hand. Our only intention is to steal the pot later on. (on the Turn or the River).
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An electronic signal is said to 'float' when its value is not defined under all conditions. Floating is generally a 'bad thing' since random effects (e.g. induction) could easily change the value with unexpected or unpleasant results. Signals that would otherwise 'float' are typically 'pulled-up'(High) or � [..]
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Borrowers can either float or lock when it comes to an interest rate. Float is the default setting until a purchase agreement is in place.
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shares outstanding less shares held by insiders. Insiders cannot readily trade shares, so float is considered to be the number of shares available for trading.
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 – The initial public listing of a company that has previously been privately owned, or owned by the government.
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Term given to the commencement or listing of a new company on the stock market.
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The number of shares currently available for trading.
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Outstanding shares not counting those belonging to insiders, thus available for trading.
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number of shares of a company available for public trading
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Piece of track equipment dragged over racing strip to squeeze off surface water.
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lang=en 1800s=1818 * '''1818''' — . ''''. *: We, however, lay to until the morning, fearing to encounter in the dark those large loose masses which float about after the breaking up of the ice.
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Currency: Exchange rate policy that does not limit the range of the market rate. Equities: Number of shares of a corporation that are outstanding and available for trading by the public, excluding ins [..]
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