How do you pronounce recession?

recession is pronounced as /rɪˈsɛʃən/.

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recession

📉recession

noun

/rɪˈsɛʃən/

recess recessionary

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Meaning

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

Example Sentences

The country is facing a severe recession.

The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.

The country faced a severe recession after the financial crisis.

Example Expressions

economic recession

Synonyms

downturn, slump, slowdown, depression, stagnation, economic decline

Entry 1

downturn, slump, slowdown, depression, stagnation

Entry 2

downturn, economic decline, slump

Entry 3

economic decline, downturn, slump

Antonyms

boom, growth, prosperity, expansion

Entry 1

boom, growth, prosperity

Entry 2

boom, growth, expansion

Entry 3

boom, growth, expansion

Collocations

global recession, economic recession, deep recession, severe recession

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