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Topic: Finance

thrift

IPA: /θrɪft/

KK: /θrɪft/

noun

Definition: The careful use of money and resources to avoid waste; being economical and saving.

Example: Practicing thrift can help you save money for future needs.

thriftier

IPA: /ˈθrɪftiər/

KK: /ˈθrɪftiər/

adjective

Definition: More careful about spending money or using resources than someone or something else.

Example: She is thriftier than her brother when it comes to shopping.

thriftiest

IPA: /ˈθrɪftiɪst/

KK: /ˈθrɪftiɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most careful and wise in using money or resources, often saving or avoiding waste.

Example: She is the thriftiest shopper, always finding the best deals and discounts.

thriftily

IPA: /ˈθrɪf.tɪ.li/

KK: /ˈθrɪf.tɪ.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows careful management of resources, especially money, to avoid waste.

Example: She managed to decorate her home thriftily, using second-hand furniture and DIY projects.

thriftiness

IPA: /ˈθrɪf.ti.nəs/

KK: /ˈθrɪf.tɪ.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being careful with money and resources, often by saving and avoiding waste.

Example: Her thriftiness allowed her to save enough money for a vacation.

thriftlessness

IPA: /ˈθrɪftləsnəs/

KK: /ˈθrɪftləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being wasteful or not careful with money and resources.

Example: His thriftlessness led to financial troubles and a lack of savings.

thrifty

IPA: /ˈθrɪf.ti/

KK: /ˈθrɪf.ti/

adjective

Definition: Being careful with money and resources, often saving or using them wisely.

Example: She is very thrifty and always looks for the best deals when shopping.

throughput

IPA: /ˈθruːpʊt/

KK: /ˈθruːpʊt/

noun

Definition: The amount of work or information that can be processed or produced in a given time period.

Example: The network's throughput increased significantly after the upgrade.

tier

IPA: /tɪər/

KK: /tɪr/

noun

Definition: A level or layer in a structure, often used to describe ranks, classes, or rows stacked on top of each other.

Example: The concert venue had three tiers of seating, allowing everyone a good view of the stage.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange something in layers or levels, often in a way that creates a stepped effect.

Example: The baker decided to tier the wedding cake to make it look more elegant.

tightfistedness

IPA: //taɪtˈfɪstɪdnəs//

KK: /taɪtˈfɪstɪdnəs/

noun

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

Example: His tightfistedness made it difficult for him to maintain friendships, as he rarely treated anyone to a meal.

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