IPA: /dɪˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
Definition: A reduction in the value of something over time, often due to wear and tear or changes in market conditions.
Example: The depreciation of the car made it less valuable when I tried to sell it.
IPA: /dɪˈpriːʃieɪtə/
KK: /dɪˈpriːʃieɪtər/
Definition: A person or thing that causes a decrease in value or worth.
Example: The depreciator of the company's assets led to a significant drop in its market value.
IPA: /dɪˈpjuːt/
KK: /dɪˈpjuːt/
Definition: To appoint someone to act on your behalf or to give someone the authority to do something for you.
Example: The manager decided to depute his assistant to handle the meeting in his absence.
IPA: /ˌdiːˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/
KK: /dɪˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/
Definition: To remove rules or laws that control how something is done, especially by the government.
Example: The government decided to deregulate the telecommunications sector to encourage competition.
IPA: /ˌdɛrɪˈɡjʊleɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definition: The act of removing rules or restrictions, especially those set by the government, to allow more freedom in business or economic activities.
Example: The government is considering deregulation to encourage more competition in the market.
IPA: /ˈdɛtɪnjuː/
KK: /dɛtɪnju/
Definition: A legal term referring to the act of unlawfully keeping someone else's personal property or the action taken to recover that property.
Example: The company filed a detinue to reclaim the equipment that was wrongfully held by the contractor.
IPA: /dɪˈtræktər/
KK: /dɪˈtræktər/
Definition: A person who criticizes or speaks negatively about someone or something, often to diminish their value or reputation.
Example: Despite being a talented artist, she faced many detractors who questioned her abilities.
IPA: /ˌdiːˌvæljuːˈeɪʃən/
KK: /ˌdiːˈvæljuːˌeɪʃən/
Definition: A decrease in the value of a currency compared to others, often set by a government or central bank, which can also refer to a reduction in status or importance.
Example: The country's devaluation of its currency led to higher prices for imported goods.
IPA: /dɪˈvæljuː/
KK: /dɪˈvælju/
Definition: To reduce the worth or value of something, often in terms of currency or assets.
Example: The government decided to devalue the currency to boost exports.
Definition: To reduce or eliminate the worth or importance of something.
IPA: /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
KK: /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
Definition: The process of growing, improving, or advancing something, often involving changes or new ideas.
Example: The development of new technologies has greatly improved communication.
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