The Word Shot Means Different Things When We Are Thinking

question 84

Multiple Choice

The word shot means different things when we are thinking of marksmanship, bartending, medicine, photography, or golf, which illustrates that words get much of their meaning from

• A)context.
• B)grammar.
• C)prototypes.
• D)phonology.

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Definitions:

Amortization

The gradual reduction of a debt or the spreading out of capital expenses over a fixed period of time.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from revenues.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset since its acquisition.

Cost Basis

The original value of an asset for tax purposes, adjusted for stock splits, dividends, and return of capital distributions.