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Topic: Finance

stopgap

IPA: /ˈstɒpɡæp/

KK: /ˈstɑpˌɡæp/

adjective

Definition: Something that is used temporarily to fill a gap or solve a problem until a more permanent solution is found.

Example: The company implemented a stopgap measure to address the financial crisis until a new plan could be developed.

noun

Definition: A temporary solution or substitute used to fill a gap or meet a need until a more permanent arrangement is made.

Example: The company implemented a stopgap measure to address the budget shortfall until the new funding arrives.

stotinka

IPA: /ˈstɔtɪŋkə/

KK: /stotinka/

noun

Definition: A small unit of currency in Bulgaria, equal to one hundredth of a lev.

Example: I exchanged my dollars for stotinki while traveling in Bulgaria.

straitened

IPA: /ˈstreɪtənd/

KK: /ˈstreɪtnd/

adjective

Definition: Limited or restricted in resources or opportunities, often referring to financial situations.

Example: After losing his job, he found himself in a straitened financial situation.

verb

Definition: To make something narrower or more limited, often referring to financial or personal circumstances.

Example: After losing his job, he found himself in a straitened situation, struggling to pay his bills.

strategy

IPA: /ˈstrætədʒi/

KK: /ˈstrætədʒi/

noun

Definition: A plan or method designed to achieve a specific goal or outcome, often involving careful thought and consideration of various factors.

Example: The team developed a new strategy to improve sales this quarter.

stringency

IPA: /ˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/

KK: /ˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/

noun

Definition: The quality of being strict or demanding, often related to rules or standards.

Example: The stringency of the new regulations surprised many businesses.

stumpage

IPA: /ˈstʌmpɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈstʌmpɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: Timber that is still standing and can be sold or cut down for use.

Example: The company purchased the stumpage rights to the forest for future logging.

subagency

IPA: //sʌbˈeɪdʒənsi//

KK: /sʌbˈeɪdʒənsi/

noun

Definition: A smaller organization that is part of a larger agency and carries out specific tasks or functions.

Example: The subagency was responsible for managing local environmental projects.

subcontract

IPA: /ˈsʌb.kɒn.trækt/

KK: /sʌbˈkɒntrækt/

noun

Definition: An agreement that allows one party to hire another party to complete part of the work or responsibilities from a larger contract.

Example: The company decided to subcontract the plumbing work to a specialized contractor.

transitive verb

Definition: To assign part of a contract to another party, usually to complete a specific task or service.

Example: The company decided to subcontract the cleaning services to a local firm.

subcontractor

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌkɒntræktər/

KK: /sʌbˈkɒntræktər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that is hired to do part of a job that another person or company has agreed to do.

Example: The main contractor hired a subcontractor to handle the electrical work on the project.

subdivider

IPA: //sʌbˈdɪvaɪdə//

KK: /sʌbˈdɪvaɪdər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that divides something into smaller parts, especially in the context of land or property.

Example: The subdivider created several new lots for homes in the area.

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