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Topic: Finance

profitless

IPA: /ˈprɒfɪtˌlɛs/

KK: /ˈprɒfɪtˌlɛs/

adjective

Definition: Not producing any profit or financial gain.

Example: The investment turned out to be profitless, leaving the investors disappointed.

profitwise

IPA: /ˈprɒfɪtˌwaɪz/

KK: /ˈprɒfɪtˌwaɪz/

adverb

Definition: In relation to profit or financial gain.

Example: The company performed profitwise better than its competitors this quarter.

profligacy

IPA: /ˈprɒf.lɪɡəsi/

KK: /ˈprɒf.lɪ.ɡə.si/

noun

Definition: The act of wasting resources carelessly or extravagantly, often in a way that is considered immoral or irresponsible.

Example: The profligacy of the government in spending taxpayer money led to public outrage.

profligate

IPA: /ˈprɒf.lɪ.ɡət/

KK: /ˈprɒf.lɪ.ɡət/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is wasteful and spends money or resources in a careless way.

Example: The profligate spending of the government led to a significant national debt.

noun

Definition: A person who spends money in a careless and extravagant way, often leading to wastefulness.

Example: Despite his wealth, he was known as a profligate who squandered his fortune on luxury items.

proforma

IPA: /prəʊˈfɔːmə/

KK: /proʊˈfɔrmə/

adjective

Definition: This term refers to something that is done as a formality or for the sake of appearance, often without any real significance or effect.

Example: The proforma invoice was sent to the client to confirm the order details before the actual billing.

projection

IPA: /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/

KK: /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A plan or estimate about what will happen in the future, often based on current information or trends. It can also refer to a part that sticks out from a surface.

Example: The company's projection for next year's sales shows significant growth.

promissory

IPA: /prəˈmɪsəri/

KK: /prəˈmɪsəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a promise or assurance, often used in legal or financial contexts.

Example: He signed a promissory note to guarantee the loan.

promotability

IPA: /prəˈmoʊtəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /prəˈmoʊtəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or ability of a person to be promoted in a job or position.

Example: Her promotability was evident after she successfully led several important projects.

promoter

IPA: /prəˈmoʊtə/

KK: /prəˈmoʊtər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that helps to organize and promote events, such as concerts or sports matches, or supports a cause or idea.

Example: The promoter arranged a concert featuring several popular bands.

promotion

IPA: /prəˈmoʊʃən/

KK: /prəˈmoʊʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of raising someone to a higher position or rank, or the process of encouraging the growth or acceptance of something.

Example: She received a promotion at work after her successful project.

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