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Topic: Finance

downside

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A negative or disadvantageous aspect of something, often considered when evaluating options or decisions.

Example: The downside of working from home is that it can be isolating.

downsize

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To reduce in size or number, especially by eliminating jobs or positions.

Example: Many companies have decided to downsize their workforce to cut costs.

transitive verb

Definition: To reduce the number of employees or the size of something, often in a business context, usually to save money or improve efficiency.

Example: The company decided to downsize its workforce to cut costs.

downsizing

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of reducing the number of employees or the size of a company, often to cut costs.

Example: The company announced a downsizing that would affect hundreds of workers.

verb

Definition: To reduce in size, number, or extent, often referring to a company reducing its workforce or operations.

Example: The company is downsizing to cut costs and improve efficiency.

downslide

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌslaɪd/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌslaɪd/

noun

Definition: A situation where something is getting worse or declining, often used to describe economic or social conditions.

Example: The company experienced a downslide in profits last year due to increased competition.

downspin

IPA: /ˈdaʊnspɪn/

KK: /daʊnspɪn/

noun

Definition: A rapid and significant decline, especially in economic or market conditions.

Example: The stock market experienced a downspin after the unexpected news.

downswing

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌswɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌswɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A decrease or decline in something, often referring to economic conditions or performance.

Example: The company experienced a downswing in sales during the last quarter.

downtick

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌtɪk/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌtɪk/

noun

Definition: A small decrease in value or amount, often used in financial contexts to describe a drop in stock prices or other measurements.

Example: The stock experienced a downtick after the disappointing earnings report.

downtrend

IPA: /ˈdaʊntrɛnd/

KK: /daʊntrɛnd/

noun

Definition: A situation where something, especially in economics, is decreasing or getting worse over time.

Example: The company is experiencing a downtrend in sales this quarter.

downturn

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌtɜrn/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌtɜrn/

noun

Definition: A situation where there is a decrease in business or economic activity, often leading to negative effects on the economy.

Example: The company faced a significant downturn in sales last year due to the economic crisis.

drachm

IPA: /drækm/

KK: /drækm/

noun

Definition: A small unit of currency that was used in ancient Greece and is sometimes used in modern contexts to refer to a similar amount.

Example: The price of the ancient artifact was set at fifty drachms.

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