Lead: A soft, malleable heavy metal used in the past in paint. Lead based paints are toxic in nature. Especially dangerous where children have contact to lead based painted surfaces.

 

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Lead: In news stories, the reporter's opening comments--designed to capture viewer attention.

Lead Manager: The commercial or investment bank with the primary responsibility for organizing syndicated bank credit or bond issued. The lead manager recruits additional lending or underwriting banks, ne . . . View Full Definition

Leading Edge Flap: a portion of the leading edge of an airplane wing which folds downward to increase the camber of the wing to increase both its lift and drag. Leading-edge flaps are extended for takeoffs and . . . View Full Definition

Lead Pipe: Used in the context of general equities. Virtually certain that trade will take place; lead pipe cinch. See: Layup.

Lead Regulator: A leading self-regulatory organization that over sees compliance with a particular section of the law, such as the NYSE, ASE, or NASDAQ.

Leading Shoe: A type of drum brake mechanism. The “leading” brake shoe is applied in the direction of the drum rotation. This can either be a single leading shoe or a double (twin) leading shoe design and . . . View Full Definition

Test Lead: Also 'Lead Tester.' An experienced tester who leads other testers by example. One step below Test Manager.

Pay Per Lead (PPL): Online advertising payment model in which payment is based solely based on qualifying leads.

Transformational Leadership: A systematic form of leadership focusing on change and innovation. According to Bernard Bass, it is a form of leadership occurring when leaders “broaden and elevate the interests of their em . . . View Full Definition

Lead Underwriter: When a company wants to raise capital by selling securities to investors, it partners with an investment bank, known as the lead underwriter. That bank has the primary responsibility for org . . . View Full Definition