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Topic: Finance

backing

IPA: /ˈbækɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbækɪŋ/

noun

Definition: Support or assistance given to someone or something, often in the form of approval, endorsement, or financial help.

Example: The project received financial backing from several investors.

backloading

IPA: /ˈbækˌloʊdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbækˌloʊdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of loading goods onto a vehicle, especially when it is returning from a delivery, often to maximize space and efficiency.

Example: The company practices backloading to reduce transportation costs by filling trucks on their return trips.

backlog

IPA: /ˈbæk.lɒg/

KK: /ˈbækˌlɔg/

intransitive verb

Definition: To accumulate or gather items that are pending or not yet completed.

Example: The tasks began to backlog as the team struggled to keep up with the workload.

noun

Definition: A large amount of work or tasks that have not been completed or processed yet.

Example: The company has a backlog of orders that need to be fulfilled.

transitive verb

Definition: To accumulate or gather items that are pending or not yet completed, often referring to tasks or orders that need to be addressed.

Example: The company had to backlog several orders due to supply chain issues.

baht

IPA: /bɑːt/

KK: /bɑt/

noun

Definition: The baht is the basic monetary unit of Thailand, used for transactions and trade.

Example: I exchanged my dollars for baht before traveling to Thailand.

bailout

IPA: /ˈbeɪlaʊt/

KK: /ˈbeɪlˌaʊt/

noun

Definition: A financial rescue provided to a failing business or economy to prevent it from collapsing.

Example: The government approved a bailout for the struggling airline to help it survive the crisis.

baiza

IPA: //ˈbaɪzə//

KK: /ˈbaɪzə/

noun

Definition: A small unit of currency used in Oman, where 1,000 baiza equals 1 Omani riyal.

Example: I exchanged my dollars for baiza to spend during my trip to Oman.

balance

IPA: /ˈbæl.əns/

KK: /ˈbæl.əns/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be in a state where different elements are equal or stable, often referring to physical stability or emotional steadiness.

Example: She tried to balance on one foot without falling over.

noun

Definition: A state where different parts or elements are equal or in the correct proportions, leading to stability or harmony.

Example: She found a balance between work and leisure that made her happy.

transitive verb

Definition: To make two or more things equal in amount, value, or importance; to adjust or settle accounts or equations so that they are equal.

Example: She needs to balance her checkbook before the end of the month.

banc

IPA: /bæŋk/

KK: /bæŋk/

noun

Definition: A term used in marketing to refer to the non-banking divisions of a financial company that includes the word 'Bank' in its name, suggesting safety without guaranteeing it.

Example: The Banc of Manhattan Insurance offers various financial products that are not directly related to banking.

banco

IPA: /ˈbæŋkoʊ/

KK: /bæŋkoʊ/

interjection

Definition: A word used to announce a bet in some gambling games.

Example: He shouted 'banco' when he placed his bet at the table.

noun

Definition: A total amount of money that a banker is willing to accept in certain gambling games.

Example: He placed a large banco on the table, hoping for a big win.

bank

IPA: /bæŋk/

KK: /bæŋk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To tilt or incline to one side, especially when turning, like an aircraft or vehicle.

Example: The pilot had to bank the plane sharply to avoid the storm clouds.

noun

Definition: A place where people keep their money, make transactions, and take out loans.

Example: I went to the bank to deposit my paycheck.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange or set up something in a row or to strike a ball so that it rebounds off a surface.

Example: He banked the billiard ball off the cushion to make the shot.

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