Can you define this word? /al-liance/ [ah0.l.ay1.ah0.n.s]
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/al-liance/ [ah0.l.ay1.ah0.n.s]
Definition: A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
Example sentences:
- There is a new openness by unions today to building alliances with community-based organizations and churches
Can you define this word? /by-prod-uct/ [no ipa available]
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/by-prod-uct/ [no ipa available]
Definition: An incidental or secondary product made in the manufacture or synthesis of something else
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- Sugar cane fiber, a by-product of sugar manufacturing, can be made into paper.
Can you define this word? /cap-i-tal-ism/ [k.ae1.p.ih0.t.ah0.l.ih2.z.ah0.m]
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/cap-i-tal-ism/ [k.ae1.p.ih0.t.ah0.l.ih2.z.ah0.m]
Definition: An economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.
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- Under capitalism all profit is ultimately the result of the exploitation of the workers
Can you define this word? /cap-i-tal-is-tic/ [k.ae2.p.ih0.t.ah0.l.ih1.s.t.ih0.k]
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/cap-i-tal-is-tic/ [k.ae2.p.ih0.t.ah0.l.ih1.s.t.ih0.k]
Definition:
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- It diverts the attention from real social issues only to, in turn, accommodate vile capitalistic policies.
Can you define this word? /ex-port/ [eh1.k.s.p.ao0.r.t]
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/ex-port/ [eh1.k.s.p.ao0.r.t]
Definition: sell or transfer abroad; commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country
Example sentences:
- It also said Japan as a whole was experiencing a decrease in consumer spending due to a decline in real incomes and exports.
- The country's economy has suffered because of falling prices for its commodity exports.
Can you define this word? /glob-al-iza-tion/ [g.l.ow2.b.ah0.l.ih0.z.ey1.sh.ah0.n]
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/glob-al-iza-tion/ [g.l.ow2.b.ah0.l.ih0.z.ey1.sh.ah0.n]
Definition: The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale
Example sentences:
- Globalization is an inevitable phenomenon in human history that's been bringing the world closer through the exchange of goods and products.
Can you define this word? /glob-al-ize/ [g.l.ow1.b.ah0.l.ay2.z]
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/glob-al-ize/ [g.l.ow1.b.ah0.l.ay2.z]
Definition: Develop or be developed so as to make possible international influence or operation:
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- The moment the debate was publicized on the Internet, it was globalized.
Can you define this word? /pri-va-ti-za-tion/ [p.r.ay1.v.ah0.t.ah0.z.ey1.sh.ah0.n]
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/pri-va-ti-za-tion/ [p.r.ay1.v.ah0.t.ah0.z.ey1.sh.ah0.n]
Definition: Transfer (a business, industry, or service) from public to private ownership and control
Example sentences:
- As elsewhere in the Pacific, Australia is pushing for economic restructuring measures that include drastic cutbacks to government spending and privatisations.
- Another primary concern of the ANC government is the privatization of state assets
Can you define this word? /pri-va-tize/ [p.r.ih1.v.ah0.t.ay2.z]
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/pri-va-tize/ [p.r.ih1.v.ah0.t.ay2.z]
Definition: Transfer (a business, industry, or service) from public to private ownership and control
Example sentences:
- The postal officials reportedly supported Koso as an opponent of government plans to privatize postal services
Can you define this word? /prof-itabil-i-ty/ [p.r.aa2.f.ih0.t.ah0.b.ih1.l.ih0.t.iy0]
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/prof-itabil-i-ty/ [p.r.aa2.f.ih0.t.ah0.b.ih1.l.ih0.t.iy0]
Definition: (Of a business or activity) yielding profit or financial gain.
Example sentences:
- That profitability may attract the attention of other potential buyers.
Can you define this word? /strate-gic al-liance/ [no ipa available]
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/strate-gic al-liance/ [no ipa available]
Definition: A strategic alliance is an agreement between two or more parties to pursue a set of agreed upon objectives needed while remaining independent organizations. This form of cooperation lies between Mergers & Acquisition M&A and organic growth.
Example sentences:
- Partners may provide the strategic alliance with resources such as products, distribution channels, manufacturing capability, project funding, capital equipment, knowledge, expertise, or intellectual property. The alliance is a cooperation or collaboration which aims for a synergy where each partner hopes that the benefits from the alliance will be greater than those from individual efforts.
Can you define this word? /stream-line/ [s.t.r.iy1.m.l.ay2.n]
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/stream-line/ [s.t.r.iy1.m.l.ay2.n]
Definition: Make (an organization or system) more efficient and effective by employing faster or simpler working methods:
Example sentences:
- We want to introduce new efficiencies and streamline the service as much as possible,’ Mr McCarthy said.
- Internet stores have streamlined the process of finding, buying, and selling merchandise.
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