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a list giving information about the meanings of specialized words
The book includes a glossary of financial terms.
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“Glossaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glossaries. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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