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.
Transgender, transsexual, transvestite. A transvestite is a person who dresses in a style or manner traditionally associated with the opposite sex. At the root of the word is the Latin vestire, meaning to dress. Transsexual means one who wishes to be considered by society as a member of the opposite biological sex. Some transsexuals undergo sex change operations, and some do not. Transgender is a more general term that includes transvestites, transsexuals, and anyone else who does not conform to typical gender roles.