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Topic: Finance

agio

IPA: /ˈeɪdʒioʊ/

KK: /ˈeɪdʒioʊ/

noun

Definition: A term used to describe the extra amount or percentage added when exchanging a higher quality currency for a lower quality one. It can also refer to the premium or discount applied to foreign exchange bills.

Example: The bank charged an agio for the currency exchange.

agiotage

IPA: /ˈædʒɪəˌtɑːʒ/

KK: /ˈædʒɪəˌtɑːʒ/

noun

Definition: The practice of buying and selling stocks or securities, often involving manipulation of prices to make a profit.

Example: The agiotage in the market led to significant fluctuations in stock prices.

agreement

IPA: /əˈɡriːmənt/

KK: /əˈɡrimənt/

noun

Definition: A mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties about what they will do or how they will act.

Example: The two companies reached an agreement to collaborate on the project.

agribusiness

IPA: //ˈæɡrɪˌbɪznəs//

KK: /ˈæɡrəˌbɪznəs/

noun

Definition: A large-scale business that involves farming, including growing crops, raising animals, and producing, processing, and distributing agricultural products.

Example: The agribusiness sector plays a crucial role in the economy by providing food and resources.

agribusinessman

IPA: //ˈæɡrəˌbɪznəsˌmæn//

KK: /ˈæɡrəˌbɪznəsˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who is involved in the business of agriculture, including farming, production, and distribution of food and other agricultural products.

Example: The agribusinessman invested in sustainable farming practices to improve crop yields.

aid

IPA: /eɪd/

KK: /ed/

noun

Definition: Something that helps or supports someone in doing something, like a tool, device, or person that provides assistance.

Example: The charity provided aid to families affected by the disaster.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide assistance or support to someone or something.

Example: The organization aims to aid those in need during the crisis.

airfreight

IPA: /ˈɛəˌfreɪt/

KK: /ˈɛrˌfreɪt/

noun

Definition: A method of moving goods using airplanes, which can include the cost of this service.

Example: The company decided to use airfreight to deliver the goods quickly.

alimony

IPA: /ˈælɪˌmoʊni/

KK: /ˈælɪˌmoʊni/

noun

Definition: Financial support that one spouse must pay to the other after a divorce or legal separation, usually ordered by a court.

Example: After their divorce, he was required to pay alimony to support his ex-wife.

allocable

IPA: /əˈlɒkəbl/

KK: /əˈlɑːkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be assigned or distributed to a specific purpose or group.

Example: The funds are allocable to various projects based on their needs.

allocate

IPA: /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/

KK: /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To give out or assign something for a specific purpose or to a particular person or group.

Example: The manager decided to allocate resources more efficiently to improve productivity.

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