Defensive
101Defensive Buy — Securities or investments that are perceived as being lower risk by virtue of their lower exposure to economic cycles. While the term is generally used in connection with stocks that possess defensive characteristics, such as stable cash flows… …
102defensive attitude — noun an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase on the defensive ) • Syn: ↑defensive • Derivationally related forms: ↑defensive (for: ↑defensive) • Hypernyms: ↑attitude, ↑ …
103Defensive Sector of the Rhône — The Defensive Sector of the Rhône (Secteur Défensif du Rhône) was the French military organization that in 1940 controlled the section of the French border with Switzerland and Italy in the area of Geneva. The area was not regarded as a likely… …
104Defensive Acquisition — The act of firms acquiring other firms and assets as a defense against market downturns or possible takeovers. A defensive acquisition contrasts with the normal impetus for an acquisition, which is usually increased market share or revenue. A… …
105Defensive Company — A company whose sales and earnings remain relatively stable during both economic upturns and downturns. Companies within the utilities industry, such as water and electricity companies, are defensive companies since their goods and services have… …
106defensive information operations — The integration and coordination of policies and procedures, operations, personnel, and technology to protect and defend information and information systems. Defensive information operations are conducted through information assurance, physical… …
107Defensive Indifference — In baseball, Defensive Indifference (abbreviated DI) is credited when a baserunner steals a base, but the catcher does not throw. This usually occurs in the last inning if the defensive team has a significant lead. The main reason is in case of a …
108defensive tackle — noun Any of a few defensive positions in the middle of the defensive line …
109defensive back — noun Collective term for the defensive players who are in position farthest from the ball at the start of a play and whose principal responsibility is to defend against passes. Includes cornerbacks and safeties in both codes, and defensive… …
110Defensive Interval Ratio — An efficiency ratio that measures how many days a company can operate without having to access non current (long term) assets. The defensive interval ratio (DIR) is calculated as: DIR = Current Assets / Daily Operational Expenses Also known as… …
