BusinessAugust 7, 2026

phasers

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Definition

In science fiction, a directed-energy weapon; in the context of this article, the term is used metaphorically to represent the tools of analytical investigation.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau coined for the Star Trek franchise in the 1960s, combining the terms 'photon' and 'maser' (an acronym for microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation).

In the news

The author uses the phrase 'set our phasers to analyze' as a playful, Star Trek-themed way of signaling the start of a deep examination into the business practices discussed in the article.

Trekking Through Compliance: Episode 68 – The Dangers of Assumption: How “Elaan of Troyius” Proves Due Diligence Is Essential

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