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Topic: Finance

exportation

IPA: /ˌɛkspɔˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˌspɔrˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of sending goods or services to another country for sale.

Example: The exportation of electronics has increased significantly this year.

exporter

IPA: /ɪkˈspɔːrtər/

KK: /ɪkˈspɔrtər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that sells goods to another country for trade.

Example: The exporter shipped thousands of products to various international markets.

externality

IPA: /ˌɛkˈstɜrnəˌlɪti/

KK: /ɛkˈstɜrnəlɪti/

noun

Definition: A situation where a decision or action has effects on others that are not reflected in the costs or benefits of that decision, often seen in economics and environmental issues.

Example: Pollution is often considered an externality because it affects people who are not involved in the production process.

extortionate

IPA: /ɪkˈstɔːrʃənət/

KK: /ɪkˈstɔrʃənɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is excessively high in price or cost, often unreasonably so.

Example: The extortionate fees for the concert made it impossible for many fans to attend.

extravagance

IPA: /ɪkˈstrævəɡəns/

KK: /ɪkˈstrævəɡəns/

noun

Definition: The act of spending too much money or using resources in a way that is more than necessary, often in a showy or excessive manner.

Example: The party was filled with extravagance, featuring lavish decorations and gourmet food.

extravagancy

IPA: /ɪkˈstrævəɡənsi/

KK: /ɛkˈstrævəɡənsi/

noun

Definition: A quality or state of being extravagant, often involving excessive spending or behavior that goes beyond what is reasonable or necessary.

Example: Her extravagancy was evident in the lavish parties she threw every month.

extravagant

IPA: /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/

KK: /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/

adjective

Definition: Going beyond what is reasonable or necessary, often in a way that is excessive or lavish.

Example: The party was extravagant, with elaborate decorations and a gourmet feast.

factor

IPA: /ˈfæktər/

KK: /ˈfæktɚ/

noun

Definition: An element or component that contributes to a result or situation, often used in mathematics and science to describe quantities that can multiply or divide other quantities.

Example: The weather is an important factor in deciding whether to go hiking.

transitive verb

Definition: To identify or specify the elements that contribute to a situation or outcome.

Example: The researchers factor in various variables when conducting their experiments.

factorage

IPA: /ˈfæktərɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈfæktərɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The work or business of a person or company that sells goods for others, often involving a fee or commission.

Example: The factorage of the goods was handled by a professional agent who specialized in international trade.

factorship

IPA: /ˈfæktərʃɪp/

KK: /ˈfæktərˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The activity or business of a factor, which involves managing and selling goods on behalf of others.

Example: The factorship allowed the company to expand its market reach by utilizing external agents.

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