Sense strand. Definition. noun, plural: sense strands. Strand of DNA running from 5' to 3' complementing the antisense strand, and transcribed into mRNA. Supplement. The sense strand is the segment in the DNA to be transcribed to make mRNA. The resulting mRNA transcript can then be processed (e.g. splicing, in eukaryotes) and translated into a polypeptide. Also called: 1  coding strand.
Definitions for vested interest. vested interest(noun) (law) an interest in which there is a fixed right to present or future enjoyment and that can be conveyed to another. vested interest(noun) groups that seek to control a social system or activity from which they derive private benefit. Vested interest.
DEFINITION of 'Fully Vested'. A person's right to the full amount of some type of benefit, most commonly employee benefits such as stock options, profit sharing or retirement benefits. Fully vested benefits often accrue to employees each year, but they only become the employee's property according to a vesting schedule.EFINITION of 'Fully Vested'. A person's right to the full amount of some type of benefit, most commonly employee benefits such as stock options, profit sharing or retirement benefits. Fully vested benefits often accrue to employees each year, but they only become the employee's property according to a vesting schedule.