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Industry

A basic category of business activity. The term Industry is sometimes used to describe a very precise business Activity (e.g. semiconductors) or a more generic business Activity (e.g. Consumer durables). If a company participates in Multiple business activities, it is usually considered to be in the Industry in which most of ITS revenues are derived.

Related Terms: 9 Activity, Consumer, ECI, Industry, ITS, Multiple, SIC, Term, Tip
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