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RECESSION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Recession.

Recession - as a noun

The state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the gdp and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year

A small concavity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cornernicherecess
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concave shapeconcavityincurvationincurvature
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recessional

The act of ceding back

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ceding back

The act of becoming more distant

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
receding

Example Sentences

"The global recession of 2008 had a huge impact on the economy."
"During a recession, many businesses struggle to stay afloat."
"Unemployment rates tend to rise during a recession."
"The government implemented various measures to combat the recession."
"Consumer spending decreases during a recession."
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Word Game Points

Is RECESSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recession is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECESSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is RECESSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recession is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECESSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is RECESSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recession is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECESSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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