What’s Wired Equivalent Privacy?

Wired equivalent privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol that uses encryption keys to protect data sent to and from a wireless network. However, it is vulnerable to hacker attacks and has been replaced by more secure protocols like Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). WEP generates a key that must be owned by any computer system […]

What’s a metabolic equivalent?

MET is a way to measure the amount of oxygen or energy used during physical activity. 1 MET is equivalent to the energy used at rest. MET can be used to compare the level of effort and energy expended during physical activity and to make fitness recommendations. However, actual energy expenditure depends on a person’s […]

What’s a certainty equivalent?

A certainty equivalent is a risk-free payment that someone accepts instead of a potentially higher return with risk. The amount varies by person, and it can be important in investments and game shows. It is used to determine a risk premium to make an investment more attractive. A certainty equivalent is a risk-free payment that […]

Equivalent “Huh” in all languages?

The word “huh” is a universal word used across different languages to indicate a lack of understanding. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics found that the word emerged independently in different languages because it fits its function perfectly. Even if you don’t speak any foreign languages, there’s a good chance you already know […]

What is an equivalent taxable return?

An equivalent taxable return is used to compare the financial strength of inversions. Few inversions are tax-exempt, and it’s essential to understand the tax structure to determine the equivalent taxable return. The formula involves dividing the tax-free yield by one and subtracting the investor’s tax rate.   The equivalent taxable return is the return that […]

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