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Topic: Finance

reflate

IPA: /rɪˈfleɪt/

KK: /rɪˈfleɪt/

verb

Definition: To fill something with air or gas again, or to increase the level of prices back to a previous or desired amount.

Example: The government decided to reflate the economy to encourage spending.

reflation

IPA: /rɪˈfleɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˈfleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of increasing prices or economic activity after a period of decline, often through government actions.

Example: The government's reflation policy aimed to boost the economy after the recession.

reflationary

IPA: /rɪˈfleɪʃənəri/

KK: /rɪˈfleɪʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of increasing the money supply in an economy to stimulate growth and increase demand.

Example: The government implemented reflationary policies to boost the economy after the recession.

refund

IPA: /rɪˈfʌnd/

KK: /ˈriˌfʌnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give back money that was paid, usually because a product was returned or a service was not satisfactory.

Example: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a refund.

noun

Definition: A return of money that was paid, usually because a product was not satisfactory or a service was not provided as expected.

Example: I received a refund for the shoes I returned.

transitive verb

Definition: To give back money that someone has paid, usually because they are not satisfied with a product or service.

Example: The store will refund your money if you return the item within 30 days.

refundability

IPA: /rɪˈfʌndəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /rɪˈfʌndəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of being able to be returned for a refund.

Example: The refundability of the ticket depends on the airline's policy.

refundable

IPA: /rɪˈfʌndəbl/

KK: /rɪˈfʌndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be returned for a refund if the customer is not satisfied or if there is a problem with the product.

Example: The ticket is refundable if you cancel your reservation at least 24 hours in advance.

refunder

IPA: /rɪˈfʌndər/

KK: /rɪˈfʌndər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that gives back money that was previously paid, usually because a product was returned or a service was not satisfactory.

Example: The refunder processed my request quickly after I returned the faulty item.

refurbishment

IPA: /rɪˈfɜːbɪʃmənt/

KK: /rɪˈfɜrbɪʃmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of making something new again by repairing or improving it, often through renovation or updating.

Example: The refurbishment of the old theater brought back its original charm.

registered

IPA: /ˈrɛdʒɪstəd/

KK: /ˈrɛdʒɪstərd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been officially recorded or certified, often indicating that it meets certain standards or qualifications.

Example: She is a registered nurse, which means she has completed the necessary training and certification.

regrate

IPA: /rɪˈɡreɪt/

KK: /rɪˈgreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To purchase goods in large amounts with the plan to sell them again at a higher price, often at the same location.

Example: The merchant decided to regrate the corn from the local market to sell it at a profit later.

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