IPA: /ˌdɪsɪˈkɒnəmi/
KK: /dɪˈziːkəˌnəmi/
Definition: A situation where costs increase instead of decrease, often due to inefficiencies or poor management.
Example: The company faced a diseconomy when its production costs rose unexpectedly.
IPA: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən/
KK: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən/
Definition: A decrease in the rate of inflation, meaning that prices are still rising but at a slower pace than before.
Example: The government implemented policies to encourage disinflation in the economy.
IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃənəri/
KK: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃənɛri/
Definition: Describing a situation or policy that leads to a decrease in the rate of inflation, meaning prices are rising more slowly than before.
Example: The government implemented disinflationary measures to stabilize the economy.
IPA: /dɪsˈɪnvɛst/
KK: /dɪsˈɪnvɛst/
Definition: To take away or reduce the money that has been invested in something, often in a business or project.
Example: The company decided to disinvest from the failing project to focus on more profitable ventures.
IPA: /dɪsˈɪnˌvɛstmənt/
KK: /dɪsˈɪnˌvɛstmənt/
Definition: The act of taking money or resources out of a company or country, often to reduce financial support or investment.
Example: The company announced a disinvestment from its overseas operations to focus on domestic markets.
IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪti/
KK: /dɪsˈpærɪti/
Definition: The state of being different or unequal in some way, such as in age, rank, or quality.
Example: There is a significant disparity in income between the rich and the poor.
IPA: /dɪˈspɛnd/
KK: /dɪˈspɛnd/
Definition: To spend or use something, especially money or resources, often in a way that is not careful or efficient.
Example: He decided to dispend his savings on a new car instead of saving for the future.
IPA: /dɪˈspɛns/
KK: /dɪˈspɛns/
Definition: To give out or distribute something, often in a formal or official way.
Example: The organization will dispense food and supplies to those in need.
Definition: To give out or distribute something, often in parts or portions, such as medicine or supplies.
Example: The pharmacist will dispense the medication to the patients after they show their prescriptions.
IPA: /dɪsˈreɪt/
KK: /dɪsˈreɪt/
Definition: To lower someone's rank or rating, often in a job or organization.
Example: The manager decided to disrate the employee due to poor performance.
IPA: /dɪsˈeɪv/
KK: /dɪsˈeɪv/
Definition: To spend more money than you earn or to use your saved money for everyday expenses.
Example: If you dissaved last month, you might need to cut back on spending this month.
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