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writer
See technical writer and coder.
writer
1. a person who is able to write or write well
2. a composer of music
3. Scot a legal practitioner, such as a notary or solicitor
4. Writer to the Signet (in Scotland) a member of an ancient society of solicitors, now having the exclusive privilege of preparing crown writs

writer [′rīd·ər]
(computer science)
The part of a job entry system that controls output, in particular, the printer and the spool file.


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A futures contract gives the holder the right and the obligation to buy or sell, which differs from an options contract, which gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, and the option writer (seller) the obligation, but not the right.
The increased physical buying and rising platinum forward rates initiated a price move back above $1,200 an ounce, forcing one large option writer to purchase metal to delta hedge its position.
They also note that option writers should be compensated for bearing the risk of shocks in volatility.
 
 
 
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