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Topic: Finance

careerism

IPA: /kəˈrɪə.rɪ.zəm/

KK: /kəˈrɪrɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The practice of trying to advance in one's job or profession, often in a way that may not be honest or ethical.

Example: Her careerism led her to make choices that compromised her values.

careerist

IPA: /kəˈrɪə.rɪst/

KK: /kəˈrɪrɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a person who is very focused on their job and advancing in their profession, often prioritizing work over other aspects of life.

Example: She is a careerist who always puts her job first, even on weekends.

noun

Definition: A person who focuses on getting ahead in their job or profession, often prioritizing work over other important aspects of life.

Example: She is a careerist who always puts her job first, even on weekends.

carryback

IPA: /ˈkæriˌbæk/

KK: /ˈkɛriˌbæk/

noun

Definition: A tax loss or credit that can be used to reduce the amount of income or taxes from a previous year.

Example: The company was able to use a carryback to reduce its tax liability from last year.

carryforward

IPA: //ˈkæriˌfɔrwərd//

KK: /ˈkɛriˌfɔrwərd/

noun

Definition: A tax loss or credit that cannot be used in the current year but can be applied to future years to reduce taxable income or taxes owed.

Example: The company had a significant carryforward from last year's losses, which helped reduce their tax bill this year.

carryover

IPA: /ˈkæriˌoʊvər/

KK: /ˈkɛriˌoʊvər/

noun

Definition: An amount or item that is transferred from one period or place to another, often used in accounting or to describe something that continues from a previous time.

Example: The budget included a carryover from last year's funds to cover this year's expenses.

cartel

IPA: /kɑːˈtɛl/

KK: /kɑrˈtɛl/

noun

Definition: A group of businesses or organizations that work together to control the production, pricing, and marketing of goods, often to limit competition.

Example: The cartel was accused of fixing prices to increase their profits.

cash

IPA: /kæʃ/

KK: /kæʃ/

adjective

Definition: A way of accounting that records income and expenses only when cash is actually received or paid out.

Example: The company uses a cash accounting method to track its finances.

noun

Definition: Money that is in the form of coins or paper bills, used for buying things.

Example: I prefer to pay in cash rather than using a credit card.

verb

Definition: To exchange a cheque or money order for cash, or to pay with cash.

Example: I need to cash my paycheck at the bank today.

cashable

IPA: /ˈkæʃəbl/

KK: /ˈkæʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be exchanged for cash or money.

Example: The check is cashable at any bank.

cashback

IPA: //ˈkæʃbæk//

KK: /ˈkæʃbæk/

noun

Definition: A percentage of money returned to a customer after making a purchase, often used as an incentive by credit card companies or retailers.

Example: I received a cashback reward after buying my new phone.

cashbook

IPA: /ˈkæʃbʊk/

KK: /ˈkæʃbʊk/

noun

Definition: A book used to record all money that comes in and goes out, including cash receipts and payments.

Example: The accountant updated the cashbook to reflect the latest transactions.

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