order of business

order of business
index calendar (record of yearly periods)

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  • order of business — ► MEETINGS the order in which different subjects are discussed at a business meeting: »Has anyone any changes to suggest to the order of business? »Our first order of business is how to tackle the current debt crisis. → Compare AGENDA(Cf.… …   Financial and business terms

  • order of business — Etymology: order of business (predetermined sequence of matters to be dealt with by an assembly) Date: circa 1890 a matter which must be dealt with ; task < the budget was the first order of business at the committee meeting > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • order of business — noun a list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting) • Syn: ↑agenda, ↑agendum • Hypernyms: ↑list, ↑listing • Hyponyms: ↑order of the day • Part Me …   Useful english dictionary

  • order of business — a task assigned or to be dealt with: Our first order of business is to reduce expenses. [1905 10] * * * …   Universalium

  • order of business — or′der of busi′ness n. cvb a task assigned or to be dealt with: Our first order of business is to reduce expenses[/ex] • Etymology: 1905–10 …   From formal English to slang

  • order of business — The sequence of the items on the agenda of a business meeting. It is usual to adopt the following order: apologies for absence; reading and signing of the minutes of the last meeting; matters arising from these minutes; new correspondence… …   Big dictionary of business and management

  • Triskelion Order of Business — The Triskelion Order of Business (TOB) is the first and only business fraternity in the Philippines.Founded on 22 February 2004, it nests on two of the country s most prestigious professional schools, the Ateneo de Manila Graduate School of… …   Wikipedia

  • first order of business — UK US noun [C] (plural first orders of business) ► a situation or subject that must be dealt with before anything else: »When the financial situation gets difficult, the first order of business is to define your goals and your priorities …   Financial and business terms

  • business — busi‧ness [ˈbɪzns] noun COMMERCE 1. [uncountable] the production, buying, and selling of goods or services for profit: • Students on the course learn about all aspects of business. • We are in business to create profit. • The company says it… …   Financial and business terms

  • Business acumen — is a concept pertaining to a person s knowledge and ability to make profitable business decisions. Originating within corporate learning and development circles, Charan, Ram. [http://www.strategy business.com/press/freearticle/06106?pg=7… …   Wikipedia

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