Definition: verb / predicate

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | May 27, 2014 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Definition: verb / predicate Definition: pronoun Definition: noun Definition: high-frequency trading (HFT) Definition: NASCAR slide EXPERT ADVICE Definition: verb / predicate A verb is a word that indicates a physical or mental action or a state of being. Typically, a sentence has at least a subject (the actor) and a verb (the action). The verb tells us what the subject of the sentence is doing.  (WhatIs.com) Definition: pronoun A pronoun is a non-specific word that stands in for a noun, in situations where it should be clearly understood what or whom the pronoun refers to. The noun that the pronoun substitutes for is often placed closer to the start of the sentence; the pronoun then serves to refer to that entity or thing without repeating the noun.  (WhatIs.com) Definition: noun A noun is a word used to identify an entity, a place, a thing or a concept; respectively, for example, Grace Hopper, Silicon Valley, a smartphone and synchronicity.  (WhatIs.com) Definition: high-frequency trading (HFT) High-frequency trading (HFT) is the use of sophisticated software and high-end hardware to gain a speed advantage in automated trading systems. On a per-trade basis, the practice yields very little; however, traders who use the system make a great deal of money because of the large volumes of trades. Because of the set-up expense involved, high-frequency trading is only possible for major stock exchange players and, as such, unfair to other traders.  (WhatIs.com) Definition: NASCAR slide A NASCAR slide is marketing lingo for a PowerPoint slide filled with logos.   (WhatIs.com) About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Bitpipe. Copyright 2014 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Bitpipe emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Bitpipe, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.