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Supply Shock: A Social Security program established to help the blind, disabled, and poor.

Shockwave: A plug-in that allows for multimedia movies to play through a browser.

Raw Material Supply Agreement: As used in connection with project financing, an agreement to furnish a specified amount per period of a specified raw material.

Power Supply: A component of a computer that transforms the electricity from the wall outlet from AC to DC so that it can be utilized safely by the computer. Appropriates the power to different voltage li . . . View Full Definition

Supply: The amount of goods available in the market to be sold at a given price. The term is often coupled with supply and demand The appraisal principle that follows the interrelationship of the su . . . View Full Definition

Supply Control Programs: Any of several government programs to influence the supply of farm products on the market. Some, such as acreage allotments and marketing quotas, are considered mandatory, in that farmers wh . . . View Full Definition

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): A backup power unit that provides continuous power when the normal power supply is interrupted. UPS systems can be stand-by, only supplying power when the regular supply is interrupted, or f . . . View Full Definition

Supply-Side Economics: An event that influences production capacity and costs in an economy.

Mosfet Power Supply: A power supply that employs MOSFET transistors to convert DC to AC. Offers superior thermal stability and more accurate switching.

Visible Supply: A new option contract introduced by the PHLX in 1994 that is settled in U.S. dollars rather than in the underlying currency. These options are also called 3-Ds (dollar-denominated delivery).