1. General: Specific ability of an entity (person or organization) or resource, measured in quantity and level of quality, over an extended period. 2. Banking: Borrower's ability to repay a debt on a timely basis, determined by deducting total cash outflows from the borrowers total income during (usually) a month.
Many people go through difficult times in their lives. Sometimes the end result is hitting rock bottom. For some, hitting rock bottom is the wake-up call needed to begin steering life in a more positive direction. When you have hit rock bottom, there is nowhere to go but up. Recognizing some of the common signs is an important part of getting back on your feet. Losing your job. Whether you are struggling with substance abuse or dealing with a financial crisis, losing your job can be a sure sign of hitting rock bottom.
Over millions of years, the great heat and pressure in the mantle cause solid mantle rock to flow very slowly. Many geologists think that plumes of mantle rock rise slowly from the bottom of the mantle toward the top. The hot rock eventually cools and sinks back through the mantle.