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Topic: Finance

subdivision

IPA: /ˌsʌb.dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

KK: /sʌbˈdɪvɪʒən/

noun

Definition: A part that is created by dividing something into smaller sections, often used in real estate to refer to a piece of land that has been divided into smaller lots.

Example: The new subdivision has many houses and parks for families.

subemployed

IPA: //ˌsʌbɪmˈplɔɪd//

KK: /sʌbɪmˈplɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to workers who are not fully employed, often working in jobs that do not utilize their skills or provide enough hours or pay.

Example: Many recent graduates find themselves subemployed, working part-time jobs that do not match their qualifications.

subindex

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌɪnˌdɛks/

KK: /sʌbˈɪndɛks/

noun

Definition: A smaller index that is part of a larger index, often used to measure specific performance or characteristics within a broader category.

Example: The subindex for technology stocks showed a significant increase this quarter.

subindustry

IPA: //sʌbˈɪndəstri//

KK: /sʌbˈɪndəstri/

noun

Definition: A smaller sector within a larger industry that focuses on a specific area of production or service.

Example: The technology subindustry has seen rapid growth in recent years.

sublease

IPA: //sʌbˈliːs//

KK: /sʌbˈlis/

noun

Definition: An agreement where a tenant rents out a property they are leasing to someone else, while still keeping some rights to the property.

Example: I decided to sublease my apartment while I am studying abroad for a year.

transitive verb

Definition: To rent out a property that you are leasing to someone else.

Example: I decided to sublease my apartment while I am traveling abroad.

sublet

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌlɛt/

KK: /sʌbˈlɛt/

noun

Definition: A type of property, usually an apartment, that a tenant rents out to someone else.

Example: After moving to a new city, she decided to sublet her apartment to a friend.

transitive verb

Definition: To rent a property that you are leasing to someone else.

Example: I decided to sublet my apartment while I was traveling for the summer.

submarginal

IPA: //sʌbˈmɑːrdʒɪnəl//

KK: /sʌbˈmɑrdʒɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is located near the edge or border of a body or part, or something that has low productivity or is below a necessary minimum.

Example: The submarginal land was not suitable for farming due to its poor soil quality.

submarket

IPA: //sʌbˈmɑːrkɪt//

KK: /sʌbˈmɑrkɪt/

adjective

Definition: A term used to describe something that is lower than the standard or typical level in a specific market context.

Example: The company offered submarket prices to attract more customers.

noun

Definition: A specific part of a larger market that focuses on a particular group of customers or products.

Example: The company decided to target a submarket of eco-friendly products to attract environmentally conscious consumers.

subminimum

IPA: //sʌbˈmɪnɪməm//

KK: /sʌbˈmɪnɪməm/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is lower than the lowest acceptable level or standard.

Example: The company paid its workers a subminimum wage, which was below the legal requirement.

subprime

IPA: //sʌbˈpraɪm//

KK: /sʌbˈpraɪm/

adjective

Definition: Referring to loans or interest rates that are lower quality or higher risk, often given to borrowers with poor credit histories.

Example: Many banks offer subprime loans to individuals who may not qualify for traditional financing.

noun

Definition: A type of loan that is offered to borrowers with lower credit ratings, often at higher interest rates due to the increased risk of default.

Example: Many people were unable to qualify for a prime mortgage and had to settle for a subprime loan instead.

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