as in sales
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price
if you want to return any merchandise, make sure you keep the receipt for the initial sales transaction
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For organizations accepting, storing, transmitting or processing payment card data (regardless of size or number of transactions), the clock is ticking down on a deadline that cannot be ignored.
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Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Interestingly, most people think conducting transactions personally at a branch is safer.
—Craig Costigan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But while digital channels powered by AI are increasingly preferred by most for routine transactions, attended channels that can provide the human touch are still important for moments that matter.
—Monica O'Reilly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Patients and providers can clearly see service costs, reducing hidden fees and foster trust in transactions.
—Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Transparent and Efficient Loan Processes Blockchain technology ensures that all loan transactions are immutable and transparent.
—Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Second, transactions are secured with encryption, allowing only those with the right keys to access and spend funds in their private wallets.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
That lack of publicly available guidance may also leave more taxpayers guessing at the proper tax treatment of certain transactions and unable to proactively assess the viability of certain tax positions before including them on their tax returns.
—Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
First, they are decentralized, meaning the database that records balances and transactions (called a blockchain) is shared across hundreds of thousands of computers.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Interestingly, most people think conducting transactions personally at a branch is safer.
—Craig Costigan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But while digital channels powered by AI are increasingly preferred by most for routine transactions, attended channels that can provide the human touch are still important for moments that matter.
—Monica O'Reilly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Patients and providers can clearly see service costs, reducing hidden fees and foster trust in transactions.
—Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Transparent and Efficient Loan Processes Blockchain technology ensures that all loan transactions are immutable and transparent.
—Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Second, transactions are secured with encryption, allowing only those with the right keys to access and spend funds in their private wallets.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
That lack of publicly available guidance may also leave more taxpayers guessing at the proper tax treatment of certain transactions and unable to proactively assess the viability of certain tax positions before including them on their tax returns.
—Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
First, they are decentralized, meaning the database that records balances and transactions (called a blockchain) is shared across hundreds of thousands of computers.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Transactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transactions. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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