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Gross Primary Productivity: The total primary production, not counting the loss in respiration

Primary Directions: Originally, a mathematically complicated system of progressing a horoscope based upon the diurnal rotation of the Earth. The term is now loosely applied to any method of advancing house cusp . . . View Full Definition

Primary Distribution: Sale of a new issue of stock or bonds, as distinguished from a secondary distribution.

Primary Delusion: delusion arriving fully formed without any discernable connection with previous events

Primary Dealer: Usually refers to the select list of securities firms that are authorized to deal in new issues of government bonds.

Primary Drive: The system of transferring power from the motorcycle engine to the gearbox. Usually achieved by chain or gear.

Primary Earnings Per (Common) Share: Earnings available for the payment of dividends to common stockholders divided by the number of common shares outstanding.

Primary Growth: Cells produced by an apical meristem. The growth a plant by the actions of apical meristems on the shoot and root apices in producing plant primary tisues.

Primary Gain: The relief from emotional conflict and the freedom from anxiety achieved by a defense mechanism. Contrast with secondary gain.

Primary Financial Statements: The balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows, used by external groups to assess a company's economic standing.