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  • What does "amass ...against" mean?

    Dear yahoo members;

    Could you please explain the content of the following sentence to me? (especially the meaning of "amass ...against"?)

    "The unprofitable venture would amass its losses for application against future profits, in effect postponing the benefit that could be gained immediately in a single organization"

    thanks a lot in advance

    3 AnswersWords & Wordplay1 decade ago
  • What does "put into context" mean?

    Dear members;

    Would you mind explain the content of "put something into context" for me?

    Thanks

    7 AnswersWords & Wordplay1 decade ago
  • What does "Aided user" mean in this phrase?

    Dear members;

    I have read the following passage in an e-commerce book. Could you please tell me the meaning of "aided user" in it? Is that mean "with the help of user" ?

    - Aided user awareness of MarketWatch.com brand name

    Thnaks

    1 AnswerQuotations1 decade ago
  • The advantages of a USA Green Card ?

    Dear members;

    What are the advantages of being a US Green Card holder for those people who desire to further their education (from MSc. to PHD ) in the USA?

    Thanks

    2 AnswersImmigration1 decade ago
  • What is the definition of "average day's receivables"?

    Dear Yahoo members;

    Is there anyone who knows the meaning of "average day's receivables" ?

    Thanks

    2 AnswersCorporations1 decade ago
  • what is the content of "for the purpose of" , " shall be deemed " and "shall apply to" in this law article?

    Hi;

    Would you please explain the content of the following law article (especially the terms "for the purpose of" , "shall be deemed" and "shall apply to" )?

    "

    GOVERNING LAW:

    This Contract shall be governed, and interpreted in accordance with the United Nation convention for the Sale of Goods (U.N. Convention). In event of inconsistency between this Contract and the provisions of the U.N. Convention, this Contract shall have priority for the purpose of Article 39 of the U.N. Convention a reasonable period of time shall be deemed to be five (5) days. This contract shall further be construed in accordance with the courts of the European Union, which shall apply to ICC Rules and Regulations."

    thanks a lot

    1 AnswerOther - Business & Finance1 decade ago
  • What do "place" and "for the value of" mean in this sentence?

    Hello friends;

    Could you please explain the content of "place" and "for the value of" in the following sentence :

    "BUYER SHALL PLACE A STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT FOR THE VALUE OF ONE (1) MONTH SHIPMENT TO INSURE COMPLIANCE OF THE FULL CONTRACT VALUE. "

    I will appreciate if you can explain the content of the whole sentence too.

    Thanks

    1 AnswerCredit1 decade ago
  • What does "get sophisticated" mean?

    Dear Yahoo members;

    Is there anyone to explain the content of the following sentence to me?

    "some of the processes we use in IT project management can get very sophisticated."

    I don't know what "get sophisticated" means?

    Thanks

    6 AnswersWords & Wordplay1 decade ago