Acronyms
Sales, Marketing, and Technology Acronyms and Abbreviations. Jump to acronyms beginning with the number or letter:
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POS
A combination of hardware and software businesses used to conduct sales transactions. Essentially, it’s where the sale happens. In a retail or hospitality setting, the POS system processes and records transactions, manages inventory, and can even track customer data. A POS system is a critical tool. It facilitates the actual transaction and offers valuable insights into customer behavior, sales trends,…
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PoS
A consensus mechanism used by some blockchain networks as an alternative to Proof-of-Work (PoW). In a PoS system, validators (also called stakers) are chosen to create new blocks and validate transactions based on the amount of cryptocurrency they have staked or locked up as collateral. This contrasts PoW, where miners compete to solve mathematical puzzles to add new blocks. Key…
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PoW
A consensus mechanism used by many blockchain networks, including Bitcoin and Ethereum (currently), to validate transactions, secure the network, and create new blocks. It requires participants, known as miners, to solve complex mathematical puzzles to add new blocks to the blockchain and receive rewards in the form of cryptocurrency. Key features of the PoW consensus mechanism include: Mining: Miners use…
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PPC
An online advertising model in which advertisers pay a fee each time one of their ads is clicked. Essentially, it’s a way of buying visits to your site, rather than attempting to earn those visits organically. Search engine advertising is one of the most popular forms of PPC. It allows advertisers to bid for ad placement in a search engine’s…
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PPI
PPI refers to the number of pixels (or picture elements) that are present in one inch of an image or a display. The higher the PPI, the more pixels are packed into each inch, resulting in a sharper and more detailed image. PPI is often used to describe the resolution of digital displays, such as computer monitors, smartphones, and tablets.…
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PPJ
The cost that employers or recruiters have to pay for posting a single job listing on a particular employment website or platform. Employment sites often offer various pricing models for job postings, and one common approach is to charge a fee for each job advertisement. The price per job can vary depending on factors such as the website’s popularity, the…
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PPL
PPL is a pricing model in which the advertiser pays a fee each time a new lead is generated through their ad campaign. A lead is typically someone who has expressed interest in the advertiser’s product or service by providing their contact information, such as their name, email address, or phone number.
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PPM
A legal document provided to prospective investors when a company offers securities through a private placement. Unlike public offerings, which are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and sold broadly to the public, private placements are exempt from registration under specific SEC regulations, such as Regulation D. The PPM serves as a detailed disclosure tool, informing investors of…
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PPT
A popular software application developed by Microsoft. PowerPoint is widely used for creating presentations and slideshows. It allows users to design and structure slides with text, images, graphics, and multimedia elements such as videos and audio. PowerPoint presentations are commonly used in business, education, and various other settings to convey information in a visually engaging and organized manner. The files…
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PPTX
A popular software application developed by Microsoft. PowerPoint is widely used for creating presentations and slideshows. It allows users to design and structure slides with text, images, graphics, and multimedia elements such as videos and audio. PowerPoint presentations are commonly used in business, education, and various other settings to convey information in a visually engaging and organized manner. The files…
