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Definition of 'Z'

Z is a financial term that can refer to a number of different things. In general, it is used to represent an unknown or unspecified number.

In mathematics, Z is the symbol for the set of integers. This set includes all whole numbers, both positive and negative, as well as zero.

In finance, Z is often used to represent a risk factor. This is a variable that can affect the value of an investment, but which is not directly observable. For example, the interest rate is a risk factor that can affect the value of a bond.

Z can also be used to represent a discount rate. This is the rate at which future cash flows are discounted to arrive at a present value.

Finally, Z can be used to represent a z-score. This is a statistical measure that is used to compare the value of a particular observation to the rest of the data set.

In each of these cases, Z is used to represent an unknown or unspecified number. This can be helpful in mathematical calculations, financial analysis, and statistical modeling.

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