appendage vs tranche

appendage

noun
  • A part that is joined to something larger. 

  • An external body part that projects from the body. 

  • A natural prolongation or projection from a part of any organism. 

tranche

noun
  • A slice, section or portion. 

  • A distinct subdivision of a single policyholder's benefits, typically relating to separate premium increments. 

  • One of a set of classes or risk maturities that compose a multiple-class security, such as a CMO or REMIC; a class of bonds. Collateralized mortgage obligations are structured with several tranches of bonds that have various maturities. 

  • A pension scheme's or scheme member's benefits relating to distinct accrual periods with different rules. 

verb
  • To divide into tranches. 

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