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To be able to apply more than once, or combine with something else that has the same effect. Comes from video games and pen-and-paper RPGs.
The flyer says "30% off all jeans". Does that stack with the student discount?
Grocery cashier: Your total comes to $13.37. Paper or plastic?
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In America, you are on the way to destruction. In Societ Russia, destruction is on the way to YOU!
Return on Capital. Net income (or profit) before extraordinary items, interest expense and income taxes, divided by weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Shows how effectively a company is employing its capital (shareholders' equity and borrowings) to generate profits. Still widely used to evaluate financial institutions, but of limited use in other sectors.
"Cash flow remains strong and ROC employed moved up from 9.6% to 10.1% on a moving annual total (MAT) basis...."