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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /rɪˈsɛʃən/
recession means: A period when businesses sell less, the economy becomes smaller, and people may lose jobs.
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A period when businesses sell less, the economy becomes smaller, and people may lose jobs.
- The country is in a recession.
- Many shops closed during the recession.
- Will the economy recover from this recession soon?
Questions about recession
What does recession mean?
A period when businesses sell less, the economy becomes smaller, and people may lose jobs.
What is recession in other languages?
Türkçe: resesyon · Español: recesión · Français: récession · Deutsch: Rezession · Italiano: recessione · 日本語: 不況
How do you pronounce recession?
It is pronounced /rɪˈsɛʃən/.
How do you use recession in a sentence?
The country is in a recession. Many shops closed during the recession.
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