These companies defined there specific markets in the early 2000-2004 time frame.

It is also critical to know how the company defines a loss.

Many companies have defined benefit pension plans for their employees.

She came back impressed, saying she was now convinced that such companies would define the future.

Q. Doesn't a lot depend on how a company defines acceptable expenses?

That is because no two companies define their interest earnings, mortality experience and expenses exactly the same way.

It also said that comparing its record with those of other retailers might be difficult because companies may define who is a manager differently.

"The company has defined assets it no longer considers strategic in its portfolio," she said.

While the company says that number is currently 136, the company defines a single school by its grade levels.

The company defines its wares as classic and authentic American.