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Topic: Finance

nonoperating

IPA: /nɒnˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

KK: /nɑnˈɑpəˌreɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is not currently functioning or not involved in an operation.

Example: The nonoperating assets of the company do not generate any income.

nonpaid

IPA: /nɒnˈpeɪd/

KK: /nɑnˈpeɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not require payment or is provided without charge.

Example: Many internships are nonpaid, offering experience instead of a salary.

nonpaying

IPA: /nɒnˈpeɪɪŋ/

KK: /nɑnˈpeɪɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that does not make payments or is not paying for a service or debt.

Example: The nonpaying customers were eventually removed from the service.

nonpayment

IPA: /nɒnˈpeɪmənt/

KK: /nɑnˈpeɪmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of not paying money that is owed or due.

Example: The company faced serious consequences due to nonpayment of its debts.

nonperformance

IPA: /nɒnˈpɜːfɔːməns/

KK: /nɑnˈpɜrˌfɔrməns/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone does not fulfill their duties or obligations, especially in a legal or formal context.

Example: The company faced penalties due to its nonperformance of the contract terms.

nonperforming

IPA: /nɒnˈpɜːfɔːmɪŋ/

KK: /nɑnˈpɜrˌfɔrmɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not working well or not achieving the expected results.

Example: The bank had to deal with several nonperforming loans that were not being paid back.

nonproducing

IPA: /nɒnprəˈdjuːsɪŋ/

KK: /nɑnprəˈduːsɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not involved in or capable of producing something.

Example: The nonproducing assets of the company did not contribute to its revenue.

nonproductive

IPA: //nɒnprəˈdʌktɪv//

KK: /nɑnprəˈdʌktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Not able to produce or yield results, often referring to activities or resources that do not lead to any useful output.

Example: Spending too much time on nonproductive tasks can hinder your progress.

noun

Definition: A person who does not create anything useful or valuable.

Example: He felt like a nonproductive member of the team because he didn't contribute to the project.

nonprofit

IPA: //nɒnˈprɒfɪt//

KK: /nɑnˈprɒfɪt/

adjective

Definition: This term describes organizations or activities that do not aim to make money for owners or shareholders, but instead focus on serving a social cause or community benefit.

Example: The nonprofit organization helps provide food and shelter to those in need.

nonproprietary

IPA: //nɒnprəˈpraɪəˌtɛri//

KK: /nɑnprəˈpraɪəˌtɛri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is not owned by a specific person or company and is available for public use.

Example: The software is nonproprietary, allowing anyone to modify and distribute it freely.

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