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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

divestiture

IPA: /dɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

KK: /dɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

noun

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.

dividend

IPA: /ˈdɪvɪˌdɛnd/

KK: /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/

noun

Definition: A portion of profits that is distributed to shareholders or policyholders, often as a reward for their investment or participation.

Example: The company announced a dividend for its shareholders after a successful year.

documentation

IPA: /ˌdɒkjuˈmɛnteɪʃən/

KK: /dɑːkəˈmenˌteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A collection of written records or materials that provide information about a specific subject, often used to explain how something works or to support its use.

Example: The software documentation includes user manuals and installation guides.

dominate

IPA: /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

KK: /ˈdɑː.mɪ.neɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have control or power over something or someone, often in a way that is noticeable or significant.

Example: In the game, one team managed to dominate the field and win easily.

transitive verb

Definition: To have control or power over something or someone, often in a way that is noticeable or significant.

Example: The strong team dominated the game from start to finish.

dovishness

IPA: /ˈdʌv.ɪʃ.nəs/

KK: /ˈdʌvɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being peaceful and favoring diplomacy over conflict or aggression.

Example: The dovishness of the new leader was evident in her approach to international relations.

downplay

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌpleɪ/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌpleɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something seem less important or serious than it really is.

Example: She tried to downplay her mistakes during the meeting.

downspin

IPA: /ˈdaʊnspɪn/

KK: /daʊnspɪn/

noun

Definition: A rapid and significant decline, especially in economic or market conditions.

Example: The stock market experienced a downspin after the unexpected news.

downswing

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌswɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌswɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A decrease or decline in something, often referring to economic conditions or performance.

Example: The company experienced a downswing in sales during the last quarter.

downturn

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌtɜrn/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌtɜrn/

noun

Definition: A situation where there is a decrease in business or economic activity, often leading to negative effects on the economy.

Example: The company faced a significant downturn in sales last year due to the economic crisis.

drafted

IPA: /dræftɪd/

KK: /dræftɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not available

Example: Not available

verb

Definition: To create a preliminary version of a document or plan.

Example: She drafted a proposal for the new project.

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