Definition of Spin off

1. Verb. Produce as a consequence of something larger.

Generic synonyms: Bear, Turn Out
Derivative terms: Spin-off

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spin Off

spin density
spin doctor
spin doctored
spin doctoring
spin doctors
spin drier
spin dryer
spin echo
spin foam
spin ice
spin ices
spin label
spin labelling
spin labels
spin off (current term)
spin one's wheels
spin out
spin polarization
spin quantum number
spin room
spin rooms
spin round
spin the bottle
spin the plate
spin the platter
spin trapping
spin wave
spina
spina angularis

Literary usage of Spin off

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Plain English Handbook: How to Create Clear Sec Disclosure Documents edited by Nancy M. Smith (2001)
"Step 2: The Spin-Off Merger. Pursuant to the and conditions set forth in the Spin-Off Merger Agreement, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors formed ..."

2. Turning Science Into Business: Patenting and Licensing at Public Research by OECD Staff, Oecd, (Paris) Organisation for Economic Co-ope (2003)
"One interviewed spin-off (LioniX, see box) was in fact not based on IPR but on a licensing agreement giving the spin-off exclusive, direct access to new ..."

3. OECD Economic Surveys: Hungary by OECD Staff, OECD (2005)
"New rules on university spin-off companies (part of the 2005 Innovation Act): . Universities (and similar institutions) can now set up a spin-off company ..."

4. OECD Economic Surveys: Hungary by OECD Staff (2005)
"New rules on university spin-off companies (part of the 2005 Innovation Act): • Universities (and similar institutions) can now set up a spin-off company ..."

5. Innovation Policy And Performance: A Cross-country Comparison by OECD Staff, Oecd, SourceOECD (Online service) (2005)
"This is primarily related to the comparatively high spin-off rates from the ... Most of the high-technology spin-off firms in Sweden are generated from the ..."

6. Science, Technology and Industry Outlook: Drivers of Growth: Information by OECD (2001)
"European countries are also reporting more public sector spin-off activity. German data indicate the most impressive growth but relative to the United ..."

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