English to English Dictionary

L-wave

A surface seismic wave that causes horizontal shifting of the Earth's surface during an earthquake.

LCI

An inventory of the materials, energy, and waste associated with the life cycle of a product, process, or service.

LIFO

An inventory valuation method where the most recently produced items are the first to be used or sold.

Labial

Relating to the lips or produced with the lips.

Labor market reform

Changes to government policies and employment laws intended to make the labor market more flexible, efficient, and competitive.

Labor reform

Changes made to laws, regulations, and policies governing employment, workplace safety, wages, and workers' rights.

Labor-income

All forms of income received as compensation for services rendered, including wages, salaries, tips, and commissions.

Labor-temporary

Relating to short-term, flexible, or non-permanent employment arrangements designed to meet fluctuating economic demands.

Labor-underutilization

An economic metric that measures the shortfall in labor force engagement, including unemployment, involuntary part-time work, and discouraged workers.

Labour reform

Changes or alterations made to employment laws and workplace regulations to improve working conditions, workers' rights, and economic fairness.

Labyrinth

A complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze.

Lace-curtain

Denoting or characteristic of a middle-class or socially aspiring group, especially of Irish descent.