Knowledge Glossary

By Sanjeev Nair · Published

Concise, authoritative definitions for the terms that power web development, SEO, and finance.

JWT (JSON Web Token)

A compact, URL-safe means of representing claims to be transferred between two parties.

Schema Markup

A semantic vocabulary of tags added to HTML to improve how search engines read and represent pages.

EMI (Equated Monthly Installment)

A fixed payment amount made by a borrower to a lender at a specified date each month.

SIP (Systematic Investment Plan)

An investment route offered by mutual funds to invest small amounts periodically.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

The practice of orienting your website to rank higher on a search engine results page (SERP).

TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)

The total number of calories you burn in a single day based on your activity level.

Core Glossary Terms Explained

Equated Monthly Installment (EMI)

A fixed payment amount made by a borrower to a lender at a specified date each calendar month. EMIs are applied to both interest and principal each month, so the loan is fully paid off over a specified number of years.

Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)

An investment vehicle offered by mutual funds, allowing investors to invest small amounts periodically (e.g. weekly or monthly) instead of as a lumpsum. SIPs benefit from rupee-cost averaging, reducing market timing risk.

Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)

The total number of calories you burn in a single day. TDEE is calculated by multiplying your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) by an activity multiplier that accounts for exercise, daily movement, and digestion.

JSON Web Token (JWT)

A compact, URL-safe means of representing claims to be transferred between two parties. The claims in a JWT are encoded as a JSON object that is digitally signed using a private key or a shared secret.