SIM Card

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From the full meaning, Subscriber Identification/Identity Module. A small removable card which stores personal information on a mobile phone or other small personal computerized device. There are other less serious interpretations of theSIM acronym.

Simple Interest

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Interest which is calculated on the original amount of money deposited or borrowed, and not on any interest which may have accrued.

Sin Tax

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A tax on certain goods or services which are considered bad for people, such as cigarettes, alcohol, etc.

Sinecure

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A job or position which involves little or no work, but for a which a person is paid.

Sinking Fund

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Money set aside on a regular basis by a company, that is used for paying debts, taxes, etc., which are due at a later date.

Six Sigma

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A business strategy, originally developed by Motorola, which strives for perfection in production and quality. SeeSix Sigma.

SKU

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Stock Keeping Unit. A unique number which identifies the price, size, manufacturer, etc., which is assigned to a product by a retail store.

Skunkworks

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A production development program in a company which has the freedom to work outside the usual rules, without the restrictions of company procedures and policies.