Absolute Mean Sea Level Change: An eustatic change in mean sea level relative to a conventional terrestrial coordinate system with the origin at the center of mass of the Earth.

 

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Absolute Mean Sea Level Change: An eustatic change in mean sea level relative to a conventional terrestrial coordinate system with the origin at the center of mass of the Earth.

Relative Mean Sea Level Change: A local change in mean sea level relative to a network of bench marks established in the most stable and permanent material available (bedrock, if possible) on the land adjacent to the tide . . . View Full Definition

Organized Exchange: A securities marketplace where purchasers and sellers regularly gather to trade securities according to the formal rules adopted by the exchange.

Oslo Stock Exchange: An exchange founded in 1819 and trading stocks, bonds, and stock options that is considered the options market of Norway.

Organic Search Results: Most major search engines have results that consist of paid ads and unpaid listings. The unpaid / algorithmic listings are called the organic search results. Organic search results are organ . . . View Full Definition

Open Seating: Access at any time to unoccupied tables in the ship's dining room, as opposed to specific table assignments.

Nominal Exchange Rate: The actual foreign exchange quotation in contrast to the real exchange rate, which has been adjusted for changes in purchasing power.

Occupational Illness-Disease: Defined by OSHA as 'any abnormal condition or disorder, other than one resulting from an occupational injury, caused by exposure to factors associated with employment.'

Pacific Stock Exchange: Used for listed equity securities. Regional exchange located in Los Angeles and San Francisco; only U.S. exchange open between 4:00 and 4:30.

Peripheral Vascular Disease: Lack of oxygen supply to the working muscles and tissues of the body, resulting from decreased blood supply.Predominately affects the limbs,the parts of the body furthest away from the heart . . . View Full Definition