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Topic: Finance

diseconomy

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪˈkɒnəmi/

KK: /dɪˈziːkəˌnəmi/

noun

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.

disinflation

IPA: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən/

noun

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.

disinflationary

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃənəri/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃənɛri/

adjective

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.

disinvest

IPA: /dɪsˈɪnvɛst/

KK: /dɪsˈɪnvɛst/

verb

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.

disinvestment

IPA: /dɪsˈɪnˌvɛstmənt/

KK: /dɪsˈɪnˌvɛstmənt/

noun

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.

disparity

IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪti/

KK: /dɪsˈpærɪti/

noun

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.

dispend

IPA: /dɪˈspɛnd/

KK: /dɪˈspɛnd/

verb

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.

dispense

IPA: /dɪˈspɛns/

KK: /dɪˈspɛns/

intransitive verb

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.

transitive verb

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.

disrate

IPA: /dɪsˈreɪt/

KK: /dɪsˈreɪt/

transitive verb

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.

dissave

IPA: /dɪsˈeɪv/

KK: /dɪsˈeɪv/

verb

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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