What Is an Example of a Semantic Shift

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is an example of a semantic shift?

• A) the disappearance of the second-person inflection
• B) stress on a word alters the meaning of a sentence
• C) switching from informal to formal register
• D) a tone language using the pitch of syllables to contrast meaning

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Definitions:

Setup Cost

The expenses incurred to prepare equipment or a production process for manufacturing a new batch of products, including costs for labor, tools, and materials.

Inventory Holding Cost

Expenses associated with storing unsold goods, including warehousing, insurance, spoilage, and opportunity costs, essentially another term for carrying cost.

Bill of Materials

An all-inclusive inventory detailing the materials, parts, and instructions necessary for the creation, production, or fixing of a product or service.

On-Hand Inventory

The quantity of stock physically available in a warehouse or storage area, ready for sale or distribution.