The Composite Index of Leading Economic Indicators: How to Make It More Timely. Robert H. McGuckin, Ataman Ozyildirim, Victor Zarnowitz. A major shortcoming of the U.S. leading index is that it does not use the most recent information for stock prices and yield spreads. The index methodology ignores these data in favor of a time-consistent set of components (i.e., all of the components must refer to the previous month).
Definition of transfigure. transfigured. ; transfiguring. transitive verb. : to give a new and typically exalted or spiritual appearance to : transform outwardly and usually for the better.
Disconfirmation is a communication pattern in which we ignore someone's presence as well as thath person's communications.. (Textbook definition). Example: Let's say you're late for dinner with your boyfriend, and you didn't call to explain as to why you would be late.