XYZ

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XYZ

(ĕks′wī-zē′)

interj. Informal

Used to indicate to someone that the zipper of his or her pants is open.

[ex(amine) y(our) z(ipper).]

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As the pricing program was being implemented, a few members of XYZ Mortgage's management were still skeptical about whether optimized rates would reach the borrower intact due to exceptions and discounts, especially in the wholesale channel.

Pricing--the last stand: with the prospect of a more challenging economic environment ahead and the absence of alternative profit levers to pull, the financial services industry has turned to price- and revenue-management techniques to enhance profitability

XYZ Solutions' 3D software package allows users to model spatial information combined with positioning technologies to virtually "see" a construction site or asset, from anywhere, at any time, in a collaborative Internet-based environment.

Trimble

XYZ Machine Tools sells a wide range of metalcutting machines, including a new "eRange"--low-cost manual mills, grinders, and lathes built in China and Taiwan.

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Eventually, XYZ Foundry branched out and began producing some higher volume parts, but the bulk of its earnings still came from custom automotive parts.

Hone your strategic planning skills! With planning never more critical, these exercises can help you make informed, forward-looking decisions on your business' core competencies and ancillary opportunities. (Executive Memorandum)

Unfortunately for my neighbors and my family, one of these developers was the XYZ Home Center in Yokohama.

A Yokohama neighborhood's battle to cut through red tape: an American lawyer and his neighbors fight to keep a big retail store from moving in next door (part 1 of 2). (Case Study)

For example, Acme Manufacturing tells XYZ Movers that if it wants Acme's business, XYZ must be responsible for the entire value of Acme's cargo; and Acme wants XYZ to accept this additional liability at no additional charge.

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When XYZ learned about the memo, ABC executives offered no retraction.

Don't let the pressure twist the truth. (Distribution Solutions)

Members also will be presented with both supporting and opposing views in many future communications on XYZ.

Information Programs on Proposed Global Credential Kick Off; Members Invited to Express Views on Initiative

For example, if you buy XYZ company stock for $50, you might place a stop-loss order at $40, limiting your downside on the stock to $10 per share, which would be 20%.

Setting limits

A photo of campers singing and dancing around the campfire might have a caption: "At Camp XYZ, campers learn to get along with peers.

Using key mesages

The menu planned for the ABC Analyzer was attractive, but our past experiences with the technical services staff at Vendor B convinced us that customer support for the XYZ would be hard to beat.