A The correct spelling is actually bated breath but itâs so common these days to see it written as baited breath that thereâs every chance that it will soon become the usual form, to the disgust of conservative speakers and the confusion of dictionary writers.
Average Call Duration (ACD) is a term used in telecommunications to describe the average amount of time a given person or group spends on each phone call. This is an important metric, because it helps service providers predict the amount of phone traffic their systems will experience over time.
Duration is a measure of a bond priceâs sensitivity to a change in interest rates, measured in years. Bonds with longer durations are more sensitive to interest rate changes. If youâre in a bond with a duration of 10 years and rates rise 1%, youâll see a 10% decline in the bondâs price.