A frequently used room or area that is maintained at a more comfortable level than the rest of the house; also known as a "warm room."

To bring a sailing vessel into the wind and change to another tack. One who is influenced to a change of opinion.

The naval rank next below that of Captain.

A retail bank, such as Barclays, Lloyds TSB, HSBC or Nat West which provides services to companies.

A building with more than 50 percent of its floorspace used for commercial activities, which include stores, offices, schools, churches, libraries, museums, health care facilities, warehouses, and government buildings except those on military bases.

Represents a complete record of the transaction between exporter and importer with regard to the goods sold. Also reports the content of the shipment and serves as the basis for all other documents about the shipment.

A mortgage on a non residential building occupied by a.

A short term note issued by banks and corporations with a range of maturities from 30 days to 270.

Consists of businesses that are not engaged in transportation or manufacturing or other types of industrial activities. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes for commercial establishments are 50 through 87, 89, and 91 through 97.

The documents by which naval officers hold their status as accredited officers in the navy they serve.

Payment made to a stockbroker when you buy or sell shares. In general, the level of commission.

See "Brokerage"

Another term used to describe brokerage firms because they earn their living by charging.

The process by which a power plant, apparatus, or building is approved for operation based on observed or measured operation that meets design specifications.

Article shipped. For dangerous and hazardous cargo, the correct commodity identification is critical.

Basic raw materials and foodstuffs such as metals, petroleum, coffee, grain.

Freight rate for shipping container for a particular commodity.

A US government-owned corporation established in 1933 to support prices through purchases of excess.

Created by the US Congress in 1974 to regulate exchange trading in futures. URL:.

A rate published to apply to a specific article or articles.