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Topic: Finance

substantial

IPA: /səbˈstænʧəl/

KK: /səbˈstænʧəl/

adjective

Definition: Large in amount, importance, or degree; significant or considerable.

Example: The company made a substantial profit this year.

noun

Definition: A solid or important thing, often referring to something that has real value or significance.

Example: The project requires a substantial amount of funding to succeed.

substantially

IPA: /səbˈstænʧəli/

KK: /səbˈstænʧə·li/

adverb

Definition: In a significant or considerable way; to a large degree.

Example: The project was substantially completed ahead of schedule.

subtotal

IPA: //ˈsʌbˌtoʊtəl//

KK: /ˈsʌbˌtoʊtəl/

adjective

Definition: A term used to describe an amount that is less than the total, often referring to a partial sum before adding additional amounts.

Example: The subtotal of the items in my cart was $50 before taxes and shipping fees were added.

intransitive verb

Definition: A partial total that is calculated before adding in additional amounts or totals.

Example: After adding the items, we reached a subtotal of $50 before tax.

noun

Definition: The total amount of a specific part of a larger set of numbers or figures, often used in calculations or financial statements.

Example: The subtotal of the items in my shopping cart was $50 before tax.

transitive verb

Definition: To calculate the total of a part of a series of numbers.

Example: Please subtotal the expenses before adding the tax.

subtreasury

IPA: //sʌbˈtrɛʒ.əri//

KK: /sʌbˈtrɛʒ.əri/

noun

Definition: A smaller or secondary treasury where funds are kept or managed.

Example: The government established a subtreasury to handle local financial transactions more efficiently.

subtrend

IPA: /ˈsʌbtrɛnd/

KK: /sʌbtrɛnd/

noun

Definition: A smaller trend that exists within a larger trend, often showing a specific direction or pattern.

Example: The rise in eco-friendly products is a subtrend of the overall sustainability movement.

subvention

IPA: /səbˈvɛnʃən/

KK: /sʌbˈvɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: Financial support or aid provided by a government or organization to help an institution or project.

Example: The university received a subvention to fund its research programs.

success

IPA: /səˈsɛs/

KK: /səˈkɛs/

noun

Definition: The achievement of a goal or the accomplishment of something that was planned or desired.

Example: Her success in the competition made her very proud.

sufficiency

IPA: /səˈfɪʃənsi/

KK: /səˈfɪʃənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of having enough of something to meet needs or requirements.

Example: The sufficiency of food and water is essential for survival.

suitability

IPA: /ˌsuːtəˈbɪləti/

KK: /ˈsutəˌbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.

Example: The suitability of the candidate for the job was evident during the interview.

superaddition

IPA: /ˌsuːpərəˈdɪʃən/

KK: /suːpərədɪʃən/

noun

Definition: An addition that is made on top of something else, often referring to an extra element or feature that enhances or increases the original.

Example: The architect proposed a superaddition to the existing building to create more space.

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