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Cast Shadow: The dark area that results when the source of light has been intercepted by an object.

Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF): A forecast of rainfall, snowfall or liquid equivalent of snowfall.

Profit Forecast: A prediction of future profits of a company, which may affect investment decisions.

Rain Shadow: Also referred to as a precipitation shadow, it is the region on the lee side of a mountain or similar barrier where the precipitation is less than on the windward side. For example, the rela . . . View Full Definition

Recasting: The process of rewriting existing loans, especially when there is a default. The term and interest rate may be adjusted to take pressure off the borrower.

Shadow: To cover an opponent, one on one, everywhere on the ice. As a noun, a player assigned to shadow a specific opponent.

Sales Forecast: A key input to a firm's financial planning process. External sales forecasts are based on historical experience, statistical analysis, and consideration of various macroeconomic factors.

Podcast: A method of publishing audio files to the Internet for playback on mobile devices and personal computers.

Overcast: The amount of sky cover for a cloud layer that is 8/8ths, based on the summation layer amount for that layer.

National Association Of Broadcasters (NAB): A non-profit organization supported by TV and radio broadcasters whose purpose is to demonstrate to legislative bodies and other interested parties that broadcasters can maintain adequate st . . . View Full Definition