IPA: //ˈkruːpiər//
KK: /ˈkruːpiːər/
Definition: A person who works at a casino and is responsible for managing the gaming tables, collecting bets, and paying out winnings.
Example: The croupier dealt the cards and announced the start of the game.
IPA: /ˈkʌrənsi/
KK: /ˈkɜrənsi/
Definition: A system of money that is used in a particular country or region for buying and selling goods and services.
Example: The currency in Japan is the yen.
IPA: /kəˈstoʊdiəl/
KK: /kʌˈstoʊdiəl/
Definition: Relating to the care, supervision, or guardianship of someone or something, often in the context of children or maintenance duties.
Example: The custodial staff ensures that the school is clean and safe for the students.
IPA: /ˈkʌstəmzˌhaʊs/
KK: /ˈkʌstəmzˌhaʊs/
Definition: A building where customs duties are collected and where goods are inspected when they enter or leave a country.
Example: The customs house was busy with officials checking the imported goods.
IPA: /ˈdɛdˌweɪt/
KK: /ˈdɛdˌweɪt/
Definition: Describes a type of shot in billiards or pool that is played with precise speed to position the balls accurately, often just touching a cushion or very close to another ball.
Example: He made a deadweight shot that left the balls perfectly positioned for the next play.
Definition: A weight that is considered useless or burdensome, often referring to the maximum weight a ship can carry when fully loaded.
Example: The ship's deadweight was calculated to ensure it could safely transport the cargo.
IPA: /ˈdɛbɪt/
KK: /ˈdɛbɪt/
Definition: An entry in accounting that represents money owed or a reduction in assets, typically recorded on the left side of an account.
Example: The debit for the purchase was recorded in the company's financial statements.
Definition: To take money from a bank account or to record a sum on the left side of an account in bookkeeping.
Example: The bank debited my account for the monthly service fee.
IPA: /dɪˈbrifɪŋ/
KK: /dɪˈbrifɪŋ/
Definition: The process of questioning someone after an event to gather information about what happened.
Example: After the mission, the team went through a debriefing to discuss their experiences and findings.
IPA: /dɛt/
KK: /dɛt/
Definition: An amount of money or something else that is owed to someone else, usually because it was borrowed.
Example: He is trying to pay off his debt before the end of the year.
IPA: /ˈdɛb.tər/
KK: /ˈdɛb.tɚ/
Definition: A person or entity that owes money to another person or organization.
Example: The debtor promised to repay the loan by the end of the year.
IPA: /dɪˈdʌktəbl/
KK: /dɪˈdʌktəbl/
Definition: Able to be subtracted or taken away, often referring to amounts that can be deducted from taxes or expenses.
Example: Many medical expenses are deductible on your tax return.
Definition: An amount that must be paid by the insured before an insurance company will pay a claim, or an expense that can be subtracted from taxable income.
Example: The deductible on my health insurance plan is $500, meaning I have to pay that amount before my insurance starts covering costs.
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