Number Of Days Sales In Receivables: A measure of the average number of days it takes to collect a credit sale: computed by dividing 365 days by the accounts receivable turnover.

 

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Number Of Days Sales In Receivables: A measure of the average number of days it takes to collect a credit sale: computed by dividing 365 days by the accounts receivable turnover.

Overwriting: A speculative options strategy that involves selling call or put options on stocks that are believed to be overpriced or underpriced; the options are expected not to be exercised.

Owners Title Insurance: An insurance policy protecting the buyer for the amount of the purchase price in the event of a future title dispute.

Overwithholding: Deducting and paying too much tax that may be refunded to the taxpayer or applied against the next period's obligation.

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Overtraining: Excess of exercise resulting in inadequete recovery.

Oxidizing Flame: An oxyfuel flame in which there is an excess of oxygen, resulting in an oxygen-rich zone extending around and beyond the cone.

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