Hard Inquiry — A type of credit report check that may lower an individual’s credit score. A hard inquiry occurs when an individual applies for any type of credit, such as a mortgage, credit card or auto loan. The reason a hard inquiry may lower an… … Investment dictionary
preapprove — pre•ap•prove [[t]ˌpri əˈpruv[/t]] v. t. proved, prov•ing. cvb to approve in advance: a preapproved credit card[/ex] • Etymology: 1650–60 … From formal English to slang
Politics of Russia — The politics of Russia ( the Russian Federation) take place in a framework of a federal presidential republic. According to the Constitution of Russia, the President of Russia is head of state, and of a multi party system with executive power… … Wikipedia
preapprove — [prē΄ə pro͞ov′] vt. preapproved, preapproving 1. to approve in advance 2. to authorize (a person) to obtain (a credit card, loan, etc.) based on CREDIT RATING, not on any formal credit application … English World dictionary
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing — The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC, pronounced /ˈɛntʃɛk/) is a professional health education credentialing body that works to define, verify, certify and promote the role of health educators as a national… … Wikipedia
Turkmenistan — /terrk me neuh stan , stahn /, n. a republic in central in Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, Iran, and Afghanistan. 4,225,351; 188,417 sq. mi. (488,000 sq. km). Cap.: Ashkhabad. Also called Turkomen. Formerly, Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic. *… … Universalium
Turkmenistan — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Turkmenistan <p></p> Background: <p></p> Present day Turkmenistan covers territory that has been at the crossroads of civilizations for centuries. The area was ruled… … The World Factbook