HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt StraightThe financial definition for Straight:Direct telephone line, compared to an outside line that requires a telephone number to be dialed. Similar MatchesStraight Bill of LadingStraight Bill of LadingA bill of lading that is cosigned to a specific party and is therefore non negotiable. Straight DiscountStraight DiscountThe rate applied to the face value of the promissory note to calculate present value without compounding. For example, a note with a face value in three years of 100, with a straight discount of 10% per annum has a present value of 70. Straight line depreciationStraight line depreciationAmortizing or apportioning an equal dollar amount of depreciation in each accounting period. Further SuggestionsStraight term insurance policyStraight value Click to compare definitions of Straight Click to view definitions beginning st |