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Topic: Finance

wage

IPA: /weɪdʒ/

KK: /weɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A payment made to a worker for their labor or services, often calculated on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis.

Example: She received her wage at the end of each week for her work at the store.

transitive verb

Definition: To carry out or conduct a particular activity, especially a conflict or campaign.

Example: The country decided to wage war against its neighboring nation.

wageless

IPA: /ˈweɪdʒləs/

KK: /ˈweɪdʒləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or condition where no payment or salary is received for work or services.

Example: Many volunteers work in wageless positions to support their communities.

wager

IPA: //ˈweɪdʒər//

KK: /ˈweɪdʒər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a bet or to risk something on the outcome of an event.

Example: I wager that my team will win the game tonight.

noun

Definition: An amount of money or something of value that is risked on the outcome of an event, often in a game or competition.

Example: He placed a wager on the horse race, hoping to win big.

transitive verb

Definition: To risk something, usually money, on the outcome of an event, like a game or a race.

Example: He decided to wager $50 on the football game.

wagerer

IPA: //ˈweɪdʒər//

KK: /ˈweɪdʒər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes a bet or gamble on the outcome of an event.

Example: The wagerer placed a bet on the horse race, hoping to win big.

wagering

IPA: /ˈweɪdʒərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈweɪdʒərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: An amount of money that someone bets on the outcome of an event, often in games or sports.

Example: He placed a large wagering on the football match.

verb

Definition: To place a bet or gamble on the outcome of an event, often involving money.

Example: He enjoys wagering on horse races every weekend.

wageworker

IPA: //ˈweɪdʒˌwɜːrkər//

KK: /ˈweɪdʒˌwɜrkər/

noun

Definition: A person who earns a salary or wage for their work, typically in a job or employment.

Example: As a wageworker, she relies on her monthly paycheck to cover her living expenses.

waive

IPA: /weɪv/

KK: /wev/

transitive verb

Definition: To voluntarily give up a right or claim, or to not enforce a rule or penalty.

Example: She decided to waive her right to a trial and accept the settlement offer.

waiver

IPA: /ˈweɪvər/

KK: /ˈweɪvər/

noun

Definition: A document or agreement that allows someone to give up a right, claim, or privilege, often used to release someone from a rule or penalty.

Example: He signed a waiver to participate in the extreme sports event without holding the organizers responsible for any injuries.

wallet

IPA: /ˈwɒlɪt/

KK: /ˈwɑlɪt/

noun

Definition: A small, flat case used to hold money, cards, and other personal items, often made of leather.

Example: He took out his wallet to pay for the groceries.

warehousing

IPA: /ˈwɛrˌhaʊzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwɛrˌhaʊzɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of storing goods in a large building where they can be kept until they are needed.

Example: The company specializes in warehousing and distribution of consumer products.

verb

Definition: To store goods in a large building where they are kept until they are needed.

Example: The company is warehousing products to prepare for the holiday season.

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