Vocabularies

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asset

noun
/ˈæs.et/

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality that can provide economic value.

"Real estate is a valuable asset in an investment portfolio."

noun
/dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.

"The car's depreciation rate is high after five years."

noun
/kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.

"The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently."

adjective
/ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk/

Relating to large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.

"Government policies impact macroeconomic stability."

adjective
/ˈmʌn.ɪ.tri/

Relating to money or currency, especially government policy concerning money supply and interest rates.

"The central bank controls monetary policies to manage inflation."

noun
/ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/

Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse in financial markets.

"The stock market is known for its volatility."

noun
/ɪkˈspɛn.dɪ.tʃɚ/

The action of spending funds or an amount of money spent.

"The government increased its expenditure on healthcare."

adjective
/ˈfɪs.kəl/

Relating to government revenue, especially taxes, or public money management.

"The government introduced new fiscal policies to control inflation."

noun
/ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced in economic markets.

"The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand."

noun
/ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

The process of pushing a group or individual to the edge of society by not allowing them full participation.

"Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor."

noun
/ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.

"Many people invest their savings in real estate."

noun
/ˌkæp.ɪ.t̬əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

The provision of capital for a company or the total value of a company's shares.

"The company increased its capitalization through new investments."

noun
/ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.

"Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets."

noun
/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.

"The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns."

noun
/rɪˈsɛʃ.ən/

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

"The country faced a severe recession after the financial crisis."

noun
/stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.

"High unemployment led to economic stagnation."

noun
/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/

The imparting or exchanging of information or ideas.

"Effective communication is key to successful teamwork."

noun
/ˌmetəˈmɔːfəsɪs/

A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one.

"The company underwent a major metamorphosis in its business model."

noun
/ˈɪntənet/

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

"The internet has revolutionized the way we access information."

noun
/ˈkætəlɪst/

A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.

"Innovation acts as a catalyst for economic growth."

noun
/dɪˌsemɪˈneɪʃən/

The action of spreading something, especially information, widely.

"The dissemination of knowledge empowers societies."

noun
/kənˈvɜːdʒəns/

The process or state of converging.

"The convergence of technology and education has enhanced learning."

adjective
/ˈfræɡməntɪd/

Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.

"The information was fragmented and difficult to understand."

noun
/ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.

"Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction."