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Word

EPS

Phoneticseps

Definitions

01finance

C1 · Law

n. Stands for Earnings Per Share. It is a number that shows how much profit a company makes for each share of its stock.

n. Abbreviation for Earnings Per Share. A financial ratio calculated by dividing a company's net profit by the number of outstanding shares of its common stock.

“Investors were happy because the company reported a higher EPS than expected this quarter.”

“The analyst noted that while revenue remained flat, the EPS grew significantly due to an aggressive share buyback programme.”

Technical

Usage

Usually treated as an uncountable noun or a singular metric in financial reporting.

Synonyms

profit per share

02computing/graphics

C1 · Computing

n. Stands for Encapsulated PostScript. It is a file format used for high-quality pictures and graphics that can be resized without losing detail.

n. Abbreviation for Encapsulated PostScript. A standard graphics file format for importing and exporting PostScript language files in a variety of environments.

“The designer asked for the logo in EPS format so it would look sharp on the large poster.”

“Although modern workflows often prefer PDF, many professional printers still require vector assets to be delivered as EPS files for legacy compatibility.”

Technical

Usage

Often used as a modifier before 'file' or 'format'.

Synonyms

vector file

03material/packaging

C1

n. Stands for Expanded Polystyrene. It is a lightweight, white plastic foam often used for packing fragile items or for insulation.

n. Abbreviation for Expanded Polystyrene. A rigid, tough, closed-cell foam made from pre-expanded polystyrene beads, primarily used for thermal insulation and protective packaging.

“The new television was protected by thick blocks of EPS inside the cardboard box.”

“Environmental regulations have become stricter regarding the disposal of EPS due to its lack of biodegradability and high volume in landfills.”

Technical

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the material itself.

Synonyms

styrofoamfoam plastic

04plural of EP (music)

B2 · Music

n. The plural form of EP, which is a music record that is longer than a single but shorter than a full album.

n. The plural form of Extended Play. Refers to multiple musical recordings that contain more tracks than a single but are not qualified as an L.P. or full album.

“The band released two EPS last year before finally putting out their first full album.”

“Independent artists often release several EPs to build a following before committing to the production costs of a full-length studio recording.”

Usage

Usually written with a lowercase 's' (EPs) to indicate plurality.

Synonyms

mini-albums

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ComputingFinance

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