Focus Earth Glossary

A comprehensive collection of key terms and definitions you need to know

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Accent Lighting
Lighting used to highlight specific areas or objects in a room, like artwork or architectural features.
Lighting Design and Applications
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Accessories
Any additional luminaire component that can be added (shield, bracket, shades, wiring, etc.)
Luminaire Components
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Ambient Lighting
General lighting that provides overall illumination for a space.
Lighting Design and Applications
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Amperage (Amps)
Rate at which electrical current flows through a conductor. Indicates how many electrons pass a specific point in a circuit each second.
Basic Lighting Terms
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Appraisal
Unbiased professional opinion of a property's value, conducted by a licensed appraiser.
General
Property Valuation
Appraised Value
Value of a property as determined by an appraiser, typically used for mortgage lending purposes.
General
Property Valuation
Appreciation
Increase in property value over time due to market conditions, improvements, or demand.
Market and Economic Terms
Property Valuation
Assessed Value
Value placed on property by a government authority for taxation purposes.
General
Property Valuation
Ballast
Device used to regulate the current to a fluorescent or HID lamp, ensuring it starts and operates properly.
Electrical and Control Systems
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
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Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry

Luminaire Components

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry

Luminaire Components

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Basic Lighting Terms

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Traditional Lamps and Fixtures

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Lighting Design and Applications

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Property Valuation

General

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Types of Valuation

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Income-Producing Property

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Financial and Investment

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Property Types and Classifications

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Organizations

Organizations

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

LED Types

LED Types

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)
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