Relating or pertaining to the body, as distinguished from the mind or soul or the emotions; material, substantive , having an objective existence, as distinguish ed from imaginary or fictitious; […]
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL TREATMENT
A method that is used in large scale water treatment plants. The physical process includes filtration and air stripping, while chemical cleaning includes coagulation, ozonization and the induction of chlorine.
PHYSICAL AND MOTOR ABILITY TESTS
A recruitment method used to test the physical skills of an individual . For instance, the movement speed of the arm, reaction times as well as the right use of […]
PHYSICAL CAPITAL
A tangible asset , created by man and is comes in use during the production process . Commonly referred to as the economic capital .
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The physical features of a person or something. Personal characteristics might include weight, volume, shape, color, etc.
PHYSICAL COMPLETION
A phase of any project where it has begun to function, but has not yet brought about any return.
PHYSICAL CRUELTY
a term that is used as a basis for a divorce when a person feels that their safety is threatened.
PHYSICAL CUSTODY
To gain physical possession of any asset or record, after gaining authority from the legal custodian. Or, it could also mean to legally restrict a person within a confined space […]
PHYSICAL DAMAGE
Damage that is apparent to something/ someone that can be seen and/ or felt.
PHYSICAL DELIVERY
To take the actual commodity/ item from one place to another, to settle any contract.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Demands of any job, usually physical ones. Examples include lighting, noise levels, temperature , humidity levels, etc.
PHYSICAL DEPRECIATION
The decline in outlook/ efficiency and the servicing ability of any asset, primarily due to use/ wear and tear .
PHYSICAL DETERIORATION
To lose value of any asset, good or commodity, etc. primarily due to the wear and tear caused by movement, usage and/ or storage.
PHYSICAL DISABILITY
An impaired bodily function or injury that affects physical movements and/ or appearance.
PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION
The actual transportation and/ or storage of goods from the place where they are manufactured to the place where they are to be consumed.
PHYSICAL ELEMENTS
The items, components and/ or parts that are used to create any item.
PHYSICAL EXAM AND AUTOPSY
To carefully examine a person’s mental and physical abilities, usually important when an insured launches a medical claim. In case the insured person has passed away, it lies upon the […]
PHYSICAL FACT
a term that is applied to evidence and is a fact a person has seen or heard.
PHYSICAL HAZARD
Any physica danger that might be caused to a third party material. For instance, fire is a physical hazard .
PHYSICAL IMPOSSIBILITY
term that describes something that is impossible to do physically such as be in 2 places at the same time.
PHYSICAL INJURY
1. Damage to a person’s body. 2. An injury that exists so a person cannot physically enjoy his property.
PHYSICAL INVENTORY
The actual amount of stock that is present within a company.
PHYSICAL LIFE
The period of time for which a valied piece of equipment might be used, for instance, a pair of jeans.’
PHYSICAL MOTIVATOR
Any activity that is designed to bring about a motivation in a person to do better. Examples of physical motivators include climbing, running, hiking, amongst others.
PHYSICAL NECESSITY
the term that is given to the situation where a person is forced into taking a certain course of action.