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recession

noun

rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

Meaning

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.

The country faced a severe recession after the financial crisis.

downturn, economic decline, slump

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downturn, economic decline, slump

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economic decline, downturn, slump

boom, growth, expansion

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boom, growth, expansion

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boom, growth, expansion

A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.

A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.

The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.

a feeling of happiness or enjoyment

A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.

A sweet, sticky substance made by bees from nectar.