To allow two or more signals to pass over one communication circuit, like a phone line, this specific type of electronic device combines the signals. At the receiving end, the combined signal reverts back into the original component signals, separated by a compatible multiplexer.
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MSN
Acronym for Microsoft Network. The network includes Microsoft (MS) Corporation’s web-based programs and services. MS Windows users are able to sync their computer system with online services offered to centrally organize and manage tasks. News, search engines, user driven forums, instant messaging, email, and services to connect to the internet are all offered.
MULLEN BURST TEST
Measures the pressure needed to perforate a single paper sheet or paperboard to indicate its load carrying capacity under specific conditions. It has only limited reliability for double-walled, or two-ply corrugated sheets, It is not suited at all for triple-walled, three-ply corrugated sheets. In 1887 J. W. Mullen invented this a requirement in the US shipping container classification scheme. Also known as the Mullen test. Refer to edge crush test.
MOVING AVERAGE PRICE (MAP)
In accounting records goods’ price assigned using a moving average. When accounting for goods that are readily available with small cost fluctuations and reduces margin variations businesses are more likely to use a moving average price. A manufacturing company could assign a moving average price to its raw materials and machinery’s spare parts, as examples.
MOVING EXPENSE DEDUCTION
When an individual or family relocates for a new job or job transfer, this tax deduction is applicable. The expenses must be well documented with receipts. Packing, shipping, moving, storage, and transportation costs are all applicable expenses. Meals, trips made to find housing, and the costs incurred for selling an existing home are also potentially applicable expenses.
MOVING FOR AN ARGUMENT
MOTU PROPRIO
MOVING PAPERS
MOURNING
MP3 (MPEG LAYER 3)
Digital audio compression and playback standard able to fit 150 songs requiring 7.5 gigabytes or more of storage space on a single CD with very little loss in sound quality. Compression can reduce a file size to 1/20th or even less of its original size. MP3 files can be played on a computer, or electronic players with no moving parts. MP3 is by far the most popular software of its kind and is downloadable free from numerous websites. Developed under the sponsorship of Motion Pictures Experts Group.