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Topic: Finance

bankroll

IPA: /ˈbæŋkroʊl/

KK: /ˈbæŋkˌroʊl/

noun

Definition: A collection or amount of money that is available for use, often for funding a project or business.

Example: The investor provided a large bankroll to help start the new company.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide the money needed to support or finance something, such as a project or business.

Example: She decided to bankroll the new startup with her savings.

bankroller

IPA: /ˈbæŋkˌroʊlər/

KK: /ˈbæŋkˌroʊlər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that provides financial support or funding for a project, business, or individual.

Example: The film was made possible thanks to a generous bankroller who believed in the project.

bankrupt

IPA: //ˈbæŋkrʌpt//

KK: /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

adjective

Definition: Having no money or being unable to pay debts; financially ruined or legally declared insolvent.

Example: After years of poor management, the company went bankrupt and had to close its doors.

noun

Definition: A person who is unable to pay their debts and has had their financial affairs taken over by the court for the benefit of creditors.

Example: After losing his job, he became a bankrupt and had to seek legal help.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something unable to pay their debts, leading to financial failure.

Example: The poor management of the company bankrupted it within a year.

bankruptcy

IPA: //ˈbæŋkrʌptsi//

KK: /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

noun

Definition: A legal status where a person or organization cannot pay their debts and seeks relief from some or all of their financial obligations.

Example: After struggling with debt for years, the company finally declared bankruptcy.

bargain

IPA: //ˈbɑːrɡɪn//

KK: /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To negotiate or discuss the terms of a deal or agreement, often to reach a favorable outcome.

Example: They decided to bargain over the price of the car before making a purchase.

noun

Definition: A deal or agreement made between two or more parties, usually about the price of something being sold or exchanged.

Example: I found a great bargain on a new jacket at the store.

transitive verb

Definition: To negotiate the terms of a deal or agreement, often to reach a more favorable price or condition.

Example: She bargained with the seller to get a better price for the dress.

bargainer

IPA: /ˈbɑːrɡɪnər/

KK: /ˈbɑrɡɪnər/

noun

Definition: A person who negotiates or makes deals, often to get a better price or terms.

Example: She is a skilled bargainer who always finds the best deals at the market.

barter

IPA: /ˈbɑːtə/

KK: /ˈbɑːrtər/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that is related to the exchange of goods or services without using money.

Example: In a barter system, people trade items directly instead of using cash.

intransitive verb

Definition: To trade items or services directly for other items or services without using money.

Example: In ancient times, people would barter goods like food and tools instead of using money.

noun

Definition: The act of exchanging goods or services without using money.

Example: In ancient times, people often used barter to trade items they needed.

transitive verb

Definition: To exchange goods or services directly for other goods or services without using money.

Example: They decided to barter their handmade crafts for fresh vegetables at the market.

barterer

IPA: /ˈbɑːrtərər/

KK: /ˈbɑːrtərər/

noun

Definition: A person who exchanges goods or services directly for other goods or services without using money.

Example: The barterer traded his handmade furniture for fresh vegetables at the market.

baseline

IPA: //ˈbeɪslaɪn//

KK: /ˈbeɪslaɪn/

noun

Definition: A standard point of reference used for comparison or measurement in various contexts, such as software, hardware, or processes.

Example: The team established a baseline to measure the project's progress over time.

verb

Definition: To establish a starting point or reference level for comparison or measurement.

Example: We need to baseline the data before we can analyze the results.

bearish

IPA: /ˈbɛrɪʃ/

KK: /ˈbɛrɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation where prices, especially in the stock market, are expected to fall or are currently falling.

Example: Investors are feeling bearish about the market due to recent economic news.

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