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1. Accounting: Conversion of an authorized transaction into an invoiceable transaction when the goods are shipped or services are rendered to the customer.

2. Computing: (1) Digitization of still or video pictures with special hardware and software. (2) Diversion of data from its source (such as a data port) to a networked device (such as a printer).

When the U.S. dollar is weak, U.S. manufacturers have a competitive advantage -- they don't have to lower prices on exports to boost sales and capture market share overseas. Just by keeping prices steady, they benefit because the weak dollar means foreign buyers won't have to pay as much in their respective currencies. The profit margin on each unit is constant, so earnings go up. (from November 2004)

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