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deflation
/dɪˈfleɪʃən/
noun 4
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5ADJ.
abrupt, dangerous, utter
VERB + DEFLATION
caused, hope
DEFLATION + NOUN
disappointment, economy
PREP.
among
ADV.
almost, always
Definitions
noun
1
An act or instance of deflating.
The loss caused utter deflation and disappointment among the fans.
2
A decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages.
3
An economic contraction.
Beyond that, there is the hope that deflation of the US economy which the administration has in mind will, overtime; stem the import flood.
It also must be acknowledged that Britain's problems won't be solved by an abrupt deflation of the economy.
4
The removal of soil and other loose material from the ground (or another surface) by wind, leaving it exposed to erosion.
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The loss caused utter deflation and disappointment among the fans.
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Beyond that, there is the hope that deflation of the US economy which the administration has in mind will, overtime; stem the import flood.
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It also must be acknowledged that Britain's problems won't be solved by an abrupt deflation of the economy.
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Deflation is almost always bad.
Tatoeba · #573108405
Why is deflation dangerous for the economy?
Tatoeba · #597792006
Sony's prices tend to be higher than its competition, but Japan's thrifty consumers and deflation are forcing it to rethink its pricing strategy.
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