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Topic: Finance

sterling

IPA: /ˈstɜːr.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈstɜr.lɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or made of high-quality silver, or describing something that is excellent or of great value.

Example: She received a sterling silver necklace for her birthday.

noun

Definition: A type of high-quality silver that is used to make items like jewelry and tableware, or it can refer to British currency, especially the pound.

Example: She bought a beautiful necklace made of sterling silver.

stingiest

IPA: /ˈstɪn.dʒi.ɪst/

KK: /ˈstɪndʒiɪst/

adjective

Definition: The person who is the least willing to spend money or share resources.

Example: He is known as the stingiest person in the office, never buying coffee for anyone.

stinginess

IPA: /ˈstɪn.dʒɪ.nəs/

KK: /ˈstɪn.dʒɪ.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being unwilling to spend money or share resources; being cheap or miserly.

Example: His stinginess made it difficult for him to make friends, as he rarely treated anyone to dinner.

stint

IPA: /stɪnt/

KK: /stɪnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop doing something or to live on a small amount of something.

Example: After a long day of work, he decided to stint on his dinner and just have a light snack instead.

noun

Definition: A specific period of time spent doing a particular job or activity, or a fixed amount of work assigned to someone.

Example: She completed a two-year stint as a volunteer in the community center.

transitive verb

Definition: To limit or restrict something, especially in terms of quantity or amount.

Example: The company decided to stint on expenses to save money for future projects.

stinter

IPA: /ˈstɪntər/

KK: /ˈstɪntər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that limits or restricts something.

Example: The stinter in the project was responsible for cutting costs.

stipend

IPA: /ˈstaɪ.pɛnd/

KK: /ˈstaɪpɛnd/

noun

Definition: A regular payment made to someone, often for work or to help with expenses.

Example: The university provides a stipend to graduate students to support their research.

stipendiary

IPA: //stɪˈpɛndɪˌɛri//

KK: /stɪˈpɛndɪˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to receiving a fixed regular payment, often for work or services, rather than a salary based on hours worked.

Example: The stipendiary positions at the university provide financial support to students while they gain valuable experience.

noun

Definition: A person who receives a regular payment or allowance, often for work or study.

Example: The stipendiary was grateful for the financial support during his studies.

stiver

IPA: /ˈstaɪvər/

KK: /ˈstaɪvər/

noun

Definition: A small coin or something that has little value.

Example: He found a stiver on the ground while walking in the park.

stock

IPA: /stɒk/

KK: /stɑk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to items that are kept available for sale or use, or to livestock and farming.

Example: The store has a stock item that is always available for customers.

intransitive verb

Definition: To gather or accumulate a supply of something, often for future use, or to produce new growth in plants.

Example: During the winter, we stock up on firewood to keep warm.

noun

Definition: A type of financial asset that represents ownership in a company or a claim on its assets and earnings.

Example: Investing in stock can be a good way to grow your wealth over time.

transitive verb

Definition: To keep a supply of something for future use or sale.

Example: The store will stock new products next month.

stockbroker

IPA: /ˈstɒkˌbrəʊkə/

KK: /ˈstɑkˌbroʊkər/

noun

Definition: A person who helps others buy and sell shares in companies and other financial assets.

Example: She works as a stockbroker, helping clients invest their money wisely.

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