IPA: /ˈdaʊntrɛnd/
KK: /daʊntrɛnd/
Definition: A situation where something, especially in economics, is decreasing or getting worse over time.
Example: The company is experiencing a downtrend in sales this quarter.
IPA: /ˈdrɔːdaʊn/
KK: /ˈdrɔˌdaʊn/
Definition: A reduction in the amount of something, often referring to the lowering of water levels in a reservoir or the depletion of resources like oil or investment capital.
Example: The drawdown of the reservoir was necessary to maintain the water supply during the dry season.
IPA: /ˈdrɔːi/
KK: /ˈdrɔːi/
Definition: The person or organization that is instructed to pay a specified amount of money, usually in a financial transaction or bill.
Example: The bank acted as the drawee for the check issued by the customer.
IPA: /ˈdʌnɪdʒ/
KK: /ˈdʌnɪdʒ/
Definition: Loose materials used to support and protect items during shipping or transport.
Example: The workers carefully placed dunnage around the fragile items to prevent damage during transit.
IPA: /ˈdʌnɪŋ/
KK: /ˈdʌnɪŋ/
Definition: The act of repeatedly asking someone to pay a debt they owe.
Example: The company started dunning the client after the payment was overdue for several months.
Definition: To demand payment of a debt, often in a persistent or annoying way.
Example: The company is dunning its clients for overdue invoices.
IPA: /djuːəˈpɒlɪstɪk/
KK: /djuːəˈpɒlɪstɪk/
Definition: Relating to a market situation where two companies or entities dominate the market.
Example: In a duopolistic market, the two leading firms often influence prices and competition.
IPA: /ˈdjuːtɪbəl/
KK: /ˈdjuːtɪbəl/
Definition: Referring to goods or items that are required to pay a tax or duty when imported or exported.
Example: Certain products are dutiable, meaning they incur additional taxes when crossing borders.
IPA: /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/
KK: /ɪˈkɒnəmɪk/
Definition: Relating to the economy, finances, or the management of resources and wealth.
Example: The government is implementing new policies to stimulate economic growth.
IPA: /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/
KK: /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/
Definition: To use less of something, especially money or resources, in order to save or be more efficient.
Example: We need to economise on our spending this month to save for the holiday.
Definition: To use resources carefully and avoid waste, especially in spending money or using materials.
Example: We need to economize on our budget this month to save for the vacation.
Definition: To use resources carefully and avoid waste, especially in terms of money or materials.
Example: We need to economize on our spending to save for a vacation.
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