1. Vocabulary ppt #5 By Makayla Ann Couch

2. Prototype An original type, form, or instance serving as a basis or standard for later stages.

3. invention The act or process of inventing: used a technique of her own invention

4. patent A grant made by a government that confers upon the creator of an invention the sole right to make, use, and sell that invention for a set period of time.

5. credit Belief or confidence in the truth of something. See Synonyms at belief.belief

6. operating cost the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes

7. fixed cost a periodic charge that does not vary with business volume (as insurance or rent or mortgage payments etc.)

8. taxes a sum of money demanded by a government for its support or for specific facilities or services, levied upon incomes, property, sales, etc.

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