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Short (finance) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In finance, short selling (also known as shorting or going short) is the practice of selling assets, usually securities, that have been borrowed from a third party (usually a ...

  • Short circuit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    A short circuit (sometimes abbreviated to short or s/c) is an electrical circuit that allows a current to travel along an unintended path, often where essentially no (or a very ...
  • Short story - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    A short story is a work of fiction that is usually written in prose, often in narrative format. This format tends to be more pointed than longer works of fiction, such as ...
  • Short-term memory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Short-term memory (or "primary" or "active memory") is the capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period ...
  • Short sale (real estate) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    A short sale is a sale of real estate in which the proceeds from selling the property will fall short of the balance of debts secured by liens against the property and the ...
  • Martin Short - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Martin Hayter Short, CM (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer, singer and producer. He is best known for his comedy work, particularly on the TV programs ...
  • Columbus Short - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Columbus Keith Short, Jr. (born September 19, 1982) is an American choreographer, actor, and singer. He choreographed Britney Spears's Onyx Hotel Tour and worked with Brian ...
  • Short-range ballistic missile - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    A short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) is a ballistic missile with a range of about 1,000 km or less. They are usually capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
  • Integer (computer science) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    In computer science, an integer is a datum of integral data type, a data type which represents some finite subset of the mathematical integers. Integral data types may be of ...
  • Short Stack - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Short Stack was an Australian pop punk band, formed in 2005. The band consisted of members Shaun Diviney, Andy Clemmensen and Bradie Webb. Shannon Hotchkins was also a member ...
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