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Topic: Finance

comprador

IPA: /kəmˈprɑːdɔːr/

KK: /kəmˈprɑːdɔːr/

noun

Definition: A person who acts as an intermediary or agent, especially in business transactions, often in a foreign context.

Example: The comprador helped the foreign company navigate the local market and connect with suppliers.

compt

IPA: /kɒmpt/

KK: /kɑmpt/

adjective

Definition: Having a tidy and well-groomed appearance.

Example: He always dresses in a compt manner for work.

noun

Definition: A record or calculation of financial transactions or accounts.

Example: The compt showed that we had a surplus this month.

transitive verb

Definition: To calculate or determine a number or amount.

Example: She had to compt the total expenses for the project.

comptroller

IPA: /kəmˈtroʊlər/

KK: /kəmˈtroʊlər/

noun

Definition: A person who is responsible for managing and overseeing financial accounts, often in a government or organization, ensuring that funds are spent properly.

Example: The comptroller reviewed the budget to ensure all expenses were accounted for.

comptrollership

IPA: /kəmˈtroʊlərˌʃɪp/

KK: /kəmˈtrōlərˌship/

noun

Definition: The position or office of a comptroller, which involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring proper management of funds.

Example: She was appointed to the comptrollership after years of experience in financial management.

concessional

IPA: /kənˈsɛʃənl/

KK: /kənˈsɛʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a concession, which is something given up or granted, often in negotiations or agreements.

Example: The government offered concessional loans to help small businesses during the economic downturn.

concessionary

IPA: /kənˈsɛʃənəri/

KK: /kənˈsɛʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of giving up something or making compromises, often in a business or negotiation context.

Example: The company offered concessionary prices to attract more customers during the sale.

noun

Definition: A person or business that has been given the right to operate a specific service or sell products in a particular area, often through a franchise or special agreement.

Example: The concessionary at the stadium sells snacks and drinks to the fans during the game.

confirm

IPA: /kənˈfɜːrm/

KK: /kənˈfɜrm/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something certain or valid by providing proof or evidence.

Example: The manager will confirm the meeting time with all participants.

confirmation

IPA: /kənˈfɜːr.mə.ʃən/

KK: /kənˈfɜrˌmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of verifying or proving that something is true or correct. It can also refer to a religious ceremony that admits a person into full membership in a church.

Example: I received a confirmation email after booking my flight.

conglomerate

IPA: /kənˈɡlɒm.ə.reɪt/

KK: /kənˈɡlɑːmərɪt/

adjective

Definition: Made up of different parts or elements that are combined together.

Example: The conglomerate company owns several smaller businesses in different industries.

intransitive verb

Definition: To come together or combine to form a larger group or mass.

Example: The small companies began to conglomerate to compete more effectively in the market.

noun

Definition: A large company that is made up of different smaller companies or a mixture of different things.

Example: The conglomerate owns several businesses in various industries, including technology and food production.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause different parts or elements to come together and form a single mass or whole.

Example: The company decided to conglomerate several smaller businesses to increase its market presence.

conglomerateur

IPA: /kənˈɡlɒməˌreɪtər/

KK: /kənˈɡlɒm.ə.reɪ.tər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates or leads a conglomerate, which is a large corporation made up of different companies or businesses.

Example: The conglomerateur successfully expanded the company by acquiring several smaller firms.

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