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Topic: Finance

procural

IPA: /prəˈkjʊrəl/

KK: /prəˈkjʊrəl/

noun

Definition: The act of obtaining or acquiring something, especially through effort or negotiation.

Example: The procural of necessary supplies was essential for the project to succeed.

procuration

IPA: //prəˈkjʊəreɪʃən//

KK: /prəˈkjʊəˌreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A legal document or authority that allows one person to act on behalf of another person, especially in business or legal matters.

Example: She signed a procuration to allow her lawyer to handle the case for her.

procure

IPA: /prəˈkjʊr/

KK: /prəˈkjʊr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To obtain or acquire something, often through effort or special means.

Example: She managed to procure the necessary documents for the project.

transitive verb

Definition: To obtain something, especially with effort or by special means.

Example: She was able to procure the necessary documents for the project.

procurement

IPA: /prəˈkjʊrəmənt/

KK: /prəˈkjʊrəmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of obtaining goods or services, often for business or government purposes.

Example: The procurement of new equipment is essential for the company's growth.

prodigal

IPA: /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

KK: /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone who spends money or resources freely and recklessly, often wasting them without care.

Example: The prodigal son returned home after squandering his inheritance on lavish parties and extravagant living.

noun

Definition: A person who spends money or resources in a wasteful or extravagant way, often leading to financial trouble.

Example: After years of living a prodigal lifestyle, he found himself in debt and struggling to make ends meet.

prodigality

IPA: /prəˈdɪɡ.ə.lə.ti/

KK: /prɑːˈdɪɡ.ə.lə.ti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very generous or spending money freely and extravagantly, often to the point of wastefulness.

Example: His prodigality led him to spend all his savings on luxury items.

prodigally

IPA: /ˈprɒdɪɡəli/

KK: /ˈprɒdɪɡəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is extravagant or wasteful, often referring to spending money or resources without care.

Example: He spent his inheritance prodigally, buying expensive cars and traveling around the world.

producer

IPA: /prəˈdjuːsə/

KK: /prəˈduːsər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that creates or makes something, especially goods or services for sale, or someone who oversees the production of films, plays, or programs.

Example: The producer worked hard to ensure the film was a success.

product

IPA: /ˈprɒdʌkt/

KK: /ˈprɒdʌkt/

noun

Definition: An item or substance that is made or produced, often for sale or use; it can also refer to the result of a process or action.

Example: The new smartphone is a popular product among consumers.

production

IPA: /prəˈdʌkʃən/

KK: /prəˈdʌkʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of creating or making something, especially in large amounts, or a specific work of art or performance.

Example: The new production of the play received rave reviews from critics.

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