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The absolute value of the percent variance between the model valuation and true value or benchmark.

Refers to the micron rating of water filter cartridges. It’s the exact size of particles that will be trapped on or within the water filter cartridge. For example, a one micron absolute filter will trap all particles larger than one micron.

The passage of one substance into or through another.

A process by which light is taken-up by another material. Examples include soot consisting of tiny black particles, which absorb all visible light; and nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant mostly from diesel and gasoline engines, that absorbs blue light resulting in air with a brown tint.

A summary of the conveyance, transfers, and other facts appearing of record and relied upon as evidence of title to real property.

Valley side against which a dam is constructed. Right or left abutments are as viewed when looking downstream.

The extent to which a policy or system change is evaluated unfavorably or favorably, or rejected or supported, by members of the general public (public acceptability) or politicians or governments (political acceptability). Acceptability may vary from totally unacceptable/fully rejected to totally acceptable/fully supported; individuals may differ in how acceptable policies or system changes are believed […]

A deed issued by the Project Proponent and an acceding entity, made in respect of an acceding entity joining a project as Project Proponent and which is prepared using the VCS Deed of Accession Template.

The Person named in the Capturiant online application as the Account holder and shall include a Person making use of the Platform on its own behalf and Persons who obtain the express authority of another Person to make use of the Platform and to manage Assets on behalf of such other Person.

Accountability is an aspect of governance which requires that public and private organizations as well as individuals assume the responsibility for their actions and impact. In the context of the fashion industry, accountability means that companies must identify, assess, and measure the impact of all their activities on people and the environment worldwide. The principles […]