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Topic: Finance

spillover

IPA: /ˈspɪlˌoʊvər/

KK: /ˈspɪlˌoʊvər/

noun

Definition: An extra amount that has spilled over from one place to another, often used to describe unintended consequences or effects that result from a situation.

Example: The spillover from the busy conference filled the nearby hotel with guests.

spinoff

IPA: /ˈspɪnɒf/

KK: /ˈspɪnˌɔf/

noun

Definition: A new company or product that is created from an existing one, often based on a popular character or idea from a previous work.

Example: The television series was a spinoff of the original show, featuring a character that fans loved.

splurge

IPA: /splɜːrdʒ/

KK: /splɜrdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To spend money freely or extravagantly, often on things that are not necessary.

Example: After saving for months, she decided to splurge on a new laptop.

noun

Definition: A spending spree or an occasion when someone spends a lot of money on something special or luxurious.

Example: After saving for months, she decided to go on a splurge and buy herself a new designer handbag.

transitive verb

Definition: To spend a lot of money on something, often more than you need or planned to.

Example: After saving for months, I decided to splurge on a new laptop.

sponsor

IPA: /ˈspɒn.sə/

KK: /ˈspɑn.sɚ/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that provides financial support for a project or event, often in exchange for advertising or recognition.

Example: The local business decided to be a sponsor for the community festival.

transitive verb

Definition: To support or provide financial assistance for an event, activity, or individual, often in exchange for advertising or recognition.

Example: The company decided to sponsor the local sports team this season.

sponsorship

IPA: /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

KK: /ˈspɑn.sər.ʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The support or help given by a person or organization to another person or organization, often in exchange for advertising or promotion.

Example: The event received significant sponsorship from local businesses.

squander

IPA: //ˈskwɒndər//

KK: /ˈskwɑndər/

noun

Definition: The act of wasting money or resources in a careless way.

Example: His squander of the inheritance left him with nothing.

transitive verb

Definition: To use something valuable in a careless or wasteful way, often resulting in loss or regret.

Example: He squandered his savings on unnecessary luxuries instead of investing for the future.

squanderer

IPA: /ˈskwɒndərər/

KK: /ˈskwɒndərər/

noun

Definition: A person who wastes money or resources carelessly and irresponsibly.

Example: He was known as a squanderer, always spending his money on unnecessary things.

stablemate

IPA: //ˈsteɪbəlˌmeɪt//

KK: /ˈsteɪbəlˌmeɪt/

noun

Definition: A person or animal that comes from the same place or organization as another, often used to refer to racehorses that are kept in the same stable.

Example: The two racehorses were stablemates, training together every day.

stackup

IPA: /ˈstækʌp/

KK: /ˈstækˌʌp/

noun

Definition: A situation where aircraft are waiting in the air at different heights before they can land, often due to traffic at the airport.

Example: The stackup of planes waiting to land caused delays at the airport.

staffing

IPA: /ˈstæfɪŋ/

KK: /ˈstæfɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of hiring and managing employees for a company or organization.

Example: The staffing of the new project was completed ahead of schedule.

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