Reports from Library Databases (Hoovers, Statista, etc...) Reports from Library Databases: If you found a report in one of the Librariesâ databases that is not available anywhere else, include a retrieval statement with the homepage for the database. Some examples of WVU Librariesâ databases that contain these kinds of reports are: Statista, Mergent Online, and Hooverâs. Examples: eMarketer.
plain [plÄn] (geography) An extensive, broad tract of level or rolling, almost treeless land with a shrubby vegetation, usually at a low elevation. (geology) A flat, gently sloping region of the sea floor. Also known as submarine plain. plain. 1. (of fabric) without pattern or of simple untwilled weave . 2.
3 : free of extraneous matter : pure. 4 : free of impediments to view : unobstructed. 5a (1) : evident to the mind or senses : obvious it's perfectly plain that they will resist (2) : clear let me make my meaning plainb : marked by outspoken candor : free from duplicity or subtlety : blunt plain talk. 6a : belonging to the masses : commonb : lacking special distinction or affectation : ordinary.