inflation
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/ɪnˈfleɪʃn/
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/ɪnˈfleɪʃn/
noun
B2
A general increase in prices and decrease in money's value over time
High inflation makes everything more expensive, so people can buy less with the same amount of money.
R
An excessive increase in something, especially amounts paid to people
The rapid inflation of CEO salaries has become a major concern for many companies.
R
The process of filling something with air or gas
The life jacket uses carbon dioxide for quick inflation in emergencies.
translation
A general increase in prices and decrease in money's value over time; An excessive increase in something, especially amounts paid to people; The process of filling something with air or gas
Word Forms
Plural
inflations