Cycles Per Second (Hertz): One complete reverse of flow of alternating current per rate of time. (A measure of frequency.) 60 HZ (cycles per second) A.C. power is common throughout the U.S. and 50 HZ is more common in some foreign countries.

 

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Cycles Per Second (Hertz): One complete reverse of flow of alternating current per rate of time. (A measure of frequency.) 60 HZ (cycles per second) A.C. power is common throughout the U.S. and 50 HZ is more common in . . . View Full Definition

Personal Guarantee: A guarantee that the primary owner will assume personal responsibility for repayment of the loan, should the company not repay the loan.

Personal Foul: A foul that might cause injury; punishable by a 15-yard penalty.

Personal Identification Number (PIN): A code used by a mobile telephone number in conjunction with an SIM card to complete a call.

Personal Income: Personal income is a person's total income which includes salary, transfer payments, dividend and interest income.

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Personal Inflation Rate: The inflation rate as it affects a specific individual.

Personal Exemption: Amount of money a taxpayer can exclude from personal income for each member of the household in calculation of a tax obligation.

Personal Equity Plan: A plan where people over the age of 18 could formerly invest in the shares of state and companies via an approved plan manager or through qualifying unit trusts and investment trusts and rec . . . View Full Definition

Personal Days: A benefit designed to provide employees with an allotment of paid days off in addition to holidays, sick days or vacation days, which they can use to attend to personal matters.