Which Phrase Best Reflects the Problems Associated with Jargon

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which phrase best reflects the problems associated with jargon?

• A)Within a specialised, close-knit group
• B)As shorthand for technical terms
• C)In spoken rather than written language
• D)Words mean different things to different people

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Definitions:

Treasury Bill

A Treasury Bill (T-Bill) is a short-term U.S. government debt obligation backed by the Treasury Department with a maturity of one year or less.

Inflation Rate

The inflation rate measures how much the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, how purchasing power is eroding over time.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure of the dispersion or variability of a set of data points, often used to quantify the risk associated with a particular investment or portfolio.

Gold Stock

Shares in gold mining companies or in exchange-traded funds or instruments that invest in gold.