IPA: /æmˈbæsəˌdɔːrʃɪp/
KK: /æmˈbæsəˌdɔrʃɪp/
Definition: The position or role of being an ambassador, which involves representing a country or organization in another place.
Example: Her ambassadorship was marked by significant diplomatic achievements.
IPA: /əˈmɜːrs/
KK: /əˈmɜrs/
Definition: To punish someone by requiring them to pay a fine that is decided by a court or authority, often without a specific rule or guideline.
Example: The judge decided to amerce the defendant for his misconduct during the trial.
IPA: /əˈmɔːrtɪzaɪbəl/
KK: /əˈmɔːrtɪzaɪbəl/
Definition: Able to be gradually paid off or reduced over time, usually in relation to a debt or financial obligation.
Example: The loan is amortizable, meaning it can be paid back in regular installments over several years.
IPA: /əˌmɔːr.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
KK: /əˌmɔːr.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Definition: The process of gradually paying off a debt over time through regular payments, which include both principal and interest.
Example: The amortization of the loan will take ten years, with monthly payments made to the bank.
IPA: /əˈmɔːr.taɪz/
KK: /əˈmɔrˌtaɪz/
Definition: To pay off a debt gradually through regular payments, or to spread the cost of an expense over a period of time.
Example: The company decided to amortize the loan over five years to manage their finances better.
IPA: /ˈænəˌlaɪz/
KK: /ˈænəˌlaɪz/
Definition: To examine something carefully by breaking it down into smaller parts to understand it better.
Example: The scientist will analyze the data from the experiment to find patterns.
IPA: /ˈæn.ju.ə.laɪz/
KK: /ˈæn.ju.ə.laɪz/
Definition: To calculate a rate or amount as if it were for a full year, even if the actual period is shorter.
Example: The bank annualized the interest rate to show how much it would be over a year.
IPA: /ˌænti.kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
KK: /ˌæntiˈkɒmpəˌtɪtɪv/
Definition: Describing actions or practices that prevent or reduce competition between businesses.
Example: The new law aims to eliminate anticompetitive practices in the market.
IPA: /ˌæntiˈkɪkˌbæk/
KK: /æntiˈkɪkˌbæk/
Definition: Describing something that is intended to prevent or counteract illicit payments or accidents related to machinery.
Example: The company implemented antikickback policies to ensure ethical business practices.
IPA: /ˈæntɪˌleɪbər/
KK: /ˈæntɪˌleɪbər/
Definition: Describing a stance or action that is against labor unions or labor movements.
Example: The new policies were criticized for their antilabor approach, which many believed would harm workers' rights.
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