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Topic: Finance

repossessor

IPA: /ˌriːpəˈzɛsə/

KK: /ˌriːpəˈzɛsər/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that takes back property or goods that were previously owned, usually because the owner failed to make payments or fulfill a contract.

Example: The repossessor arrived to take back the car after the owner missed several payments.

reprice

IPA: /rɪˈpraɪs/

KK: /riˈpraɪs/

verb

Definition: To change the price of something, usually to make it higher or lower.

Example: The store decided to reprice the items after the sale to attract more customers.

repurchase

IPA: /rɪˈpɜːrʧəs/

KK: /rɪˈpɜrʧəs/

noun

Definition: The act of buying something again that you have sold or owned before.

Example: After selling his old car, he decided to make a repurchase of it when he had enough money.

transitive verb

Definition: To buy something again after having previously purchased it.

Example: After realizing he needed a new phone, he decided to repurchase the same model he had before.

reputable

IPA: /ˈrɛpjʊtəbl/

KK: /ˈrɛpjʊtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Having a good reputation or being respected by others.

Example: The company is known for its reputable services and high-quality products.

reputational

IPA: /ˌrɛp.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən.əl/

KK: /rɛpjuˈteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the beliefs or opinions that people have about someone or something.

Example: The company's reputational damage was significant after the scandal.

requisition

IPA: /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

KK: /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A formal written request for something that is needed or required.

Example: The company submitted a requisition for new office supplies.

transitive verb

Definition: To formally request or demand something, often for official or military purposes.

Example: The army had to requisition supplies for the upcoming mission.

reraise

IPA: /ˈrɪəreɪz/

KK: /ˈrɛrˌeɪz/

noun

Definition: An increase in a bet that follows another increase in a previous bet, typically used in gambling contexts.

Example: In poker, a reraise can change the dynamics of the game significantly.

verb

Definition: To increase a bet or amount again after it has already been raised once.

Example: In the poker game, I decided to reraise after seeing my opponent's bet.

rerent

IPA: /ˈriːrɛnt/

KK: /ˈriːrɛnt/

verb

Definition: To lease or rent a property again, typically to a different person.

Example: After the previous tenant moved out, the landlord decided to rerent the apartment to a new family.

resalable

IPA: //ˈriːseɪbəl//

KK: /ˈriːseɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be sold again or to someone else.

Example: The store offers a guarantee that all returned items are resalable.

resale

IPA: //ˈriːseɪl//

KK: /ˈriːseɪl/

noun

Definition: The act of selling something again, often to a different person than the original buyer.

Example: She decided to put her old bicycle up for resale online.

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