ABSORB Definition

ABSORB is to assimilate, transfer or incorporate amounts in an account or a group of accounts in a manner in which the first entity loses its identity and is "absorbed" within the second entity. For example, see ABSORPTION COSTING.

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NOL see Net Operating Loss.

OWN WORK CAPITALIZED represents the value of work performed for own purposes and capitalized as part of fixed assets.

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