IPA: /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.jəˌʃən/
KK: /dɪsˌkɒn.tɪˈnueɪ.ʃən/
Definition: The act of stopping something or bringing it to an end.
Example: The discontinuation of the product surprised many customers.
IPA: /dɪsˈɪnvɛst/
KK: /dɪsˈɪnvɛst/
Definition: To take away or reduce the money that has been invested in something, often in a business or project.
Example: The company decided to disinvest from the failing project to focus on more profitable ventures.
IPA: /dɪsˈɪnˌvɛstmənt/
KK: /dɪsˈɪnˌvɛstmənt/
Definition: The act of taking money or resources out of a company or country, often to reduce financial support or investment.
Example: The company announced a disinvestment from its overseas operations to focus on domestic markets.
IPA: /dɪˈstɪlə/
KK: /dɪˈstɪlər/
Definition: A person or device that makes alcoholic drinks by heating a liquid to create vapor and then cooling it to collect the liquid again.
Example: The distiller carefully monitored the temperature to ensure the best flavor in the whiskey.
IPA: /ˌdaɪ.vɜː.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
KK: /daɪˌvɜrsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of making something more varied or different, often by adding new elements or options.
Example: The company's diversification into new markets helped it grow its revenue significantly.
IPA: /dɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪər/
KK: /dɪˈvɜrsɪfaɪər/
Definition: A person or thing that makes something more varied or diverse.
Example: The company hired a diversifier to expand its product range and attract new customers.
IPA: /dɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/
KK: /dɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/
Definition: The act of selling or getting rid of a part of a business or property, often a division or subsidiary.
Example: The company announced a divestiture of its underperforming assets to focus on its core business.
IPA: /ˈdɒkɪdʒ/
KK: /ˈdɑkɪdʒ/
Definition: A fee or charge for using a dock or docking facilities for ships and vessels.
Example: The marina charges a dockage fee for boats that stay overnight.
IPA: /ˈdɒləraɪz/
KK: /ˈdɑːlərˌaɪz/
Definition: To start using the US dollar as the main currency in a country instead of its own currency.
Example: The country decided to dollarize its economy to stabilize prices and attract foreign investment.
IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌtɪk/
KK: /ˈdaʊnˌtɪk/
Definition: A small decrease in value or amount, often used in financial contexts to describe a drop in stock prices or other measurements.
Example: The stock experienced a downtick after the disappointing earnings report.
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