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Mo: Also known as Jack. The Interior Linebacker (ILB), 3-4 formation, that plays in the weak side of the formation.

Common-Size Analysis: The representing of accounting information over multiple years as percentages of amounts in an initial year.

Common-Sized: A statement in which all items are expressed as a percentage of a base figure, useful for purposes of analyzing trends and changing relationship among financial statement items. For example, . . . View Full Definition

CT Scanning (Computerized Tomography): (to-mog-raf-ee) A technique using x-rays or ultrasound waves to produce an image of interior parts of the body. For example, within the skull it can be used to view parts of the brain as an . . . View Full Definition

Protective Atmosphere: A gas or vacuum envelope surrounding the workpieces, used to prevent or reduce the formation of oxides and other detrimental surface substances and to facilitate their removal.

Common-Base-Year Analysis: Value of outstanding common shares at par, plus accumulated retained earnings. Also called shareholders' equity.

Common Stock Market: A mutual fund investing only in common stock.

Common Shares: An agreement between two or more countries that permits the free movement of capital and labor as well as goods and services.

Common Stock Equivalent: Securities that represent equity ownership in a company. Common shares let an investor vote on such matters as the election of directors. They also give the holder a share in a company's pro . . . View Full Definition

Common Stock Equivalents: A convertible security that is traded like an equity issue because the optioned common stock is trading at a high price.