However, this ratio can be distorted by depreciation or any unusual expenses. Return on investment 1: Net Income/Owners' Equityâindicates how well the company is utilizing its equity investment. Due to leverage, this measure will generally be higher than return on assets.
trembles. [ 1 tremâ²bÉls] 2  a toxic reaction experienced by cattle that have eaten white snakeroot or rayless goldenrod, pasture weeds that contain tremetone, a ketone. The toxic chemical is eliminated in the milk of the cows, causing sickness in humans who drink the milk.
Definition of shake. 1  1 : an act of shaking: such asa : an act of shaking handsb : an act of shaking oneself. 2  2a : a blow or shock that upsets the equilibrium or disturbs the balance of somethingb : earthquake. 3  3 shakes plural a : a condition of trembling or nervousness; specifically : delirium tremensb : malaria 2a.