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The overall distance from wingtip to wingtip.
Ãâó: www.aeroplanemonthly.com/glossary/glossary_S.htm
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The horizontal space between two supports of a structure. Also refers to the structure itself. May be used as a noun or a verb.
Ãâó: pghbridges.com/termsBrg.htm
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As developed by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the industry standard for calculating performance bond requirements (margins) on the basis of overall portfolio risk. SPAN calculates risk for all enterprise levels on derivative and non-derivative instruments at numerous exchanges and clearing organizations worldwide.
Ãâó: www.cftc.gov/opa/glossary/opaglossary_s.htm
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The algebraic difference between the upper and lower limits of the measuring range of an instrument, ie a thermometer with a range of -35 to 50
Ãâó: www.telemet.com/weather_gloss_s.htm
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The nominal distance measured across structural supports such as posts, columns, walls or openings.
Ãâó: www.hribar.com/glossary/construction/S.html
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