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cif

Definition:

cif is an acronym for "cost, insurance, and freight." It is a trade term used in international commerce to indicate that the price quoted includes the cost of goods, insurance, and freight charges to the named port of destination.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Abbreviation

Sense 1:

Noun - Trade Term

Refers to the cost, insurance, and freight charges included in the price of goods in international commerce.

Sample Sentence:

The seller provided a quotation for the shipment of 5,000 units of electronics equipment CIF New York.

Sense 2:

Abbreviation - Cryptographic Interchange Format

cif can also be an abbreviation for "cryptographic interchange format." It is a standard file format used for exchanging crystallographic information between researchers.

Sample Sentence:

To analyze the crystal structure, the scientist shared the cif file containing the atomic coordinates and symmetry information.

Related Products:

• CIF Cleaning Products
• CIF Electronic Equipment