reverse+circumstances
1Reverse engineering — is the process of discovering the technological principles of a device, object, or system through analysis of its structure, function, and operation. It often involves taking something (e.g., a mechanical device, electronic component, software… …
2Reverse — Re*verse (r[ e]*v[ e]rs ), n. [Cf. F. revers. See {Reverse}, a.] 1. That which appears or is presented when anything, as a lance, a line, a course of conduct, etc., is reverted or turned contrary to its natural direction. [1913 Webster] He did so …
3Reverse 911 — is a communication system that allows emergency services to quickly contact members of a community or organization with information. It is so named, because 911 is the telephone number used for members of the community to communicate with… …
4Reverse Greenshoe — A Reverse Greenshoe is a special provision in an IPO prospectus, which allows underwriters to sell shares back to the issuer. If a regular greenshoe option is, in fact, a call option written by the issuer for the underwriters, a reverse greenshoe …
5Reverse Survivorship Bias — The tendency for low performers to remain in the game, while high performers are inadvertantly dropped from the running. This bias can be applied to a variety of vehicles ranging from the housing market, stock indexes and even investorss… …
6The Reverse of the Medal — Infobox Book name = The Reverse of the Medal author = Patrick O Brian country = United Kingdom language = English cover artist = Geoff Hunt series = Aubrey Maturin series genre = Historical novel publisher = Harper Collins (UK) release date =… …
7turn the tables — Reverse positions, reverse circumstances …
8turn the tables — (Roget s IV) v. Syn. reverse conditions, reverse circumstances, give one a taste of his own medicine, hoist one with his own petard*; see change 1 , upset 1 …
9Narmer Palette — Reverse and obverse sides of Narmer Palette, this facsimile on display at the Royal Ontario Museum, in Toronto, Canada The Narmer Palette, also known as the Great Hierakonpolis Palette or the Palette of Narmer, is a significant Egyptian… …
10china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material …
