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recession

intermediateB2

/rɪˈsɛʃən/ · re-ces-sion

A period of declining economic performance across an economy.

Meanings

nounformal

A period of declining economic performance across an economy.

اقتصادی کارکردگی میں کمی کا دورانیہ۔

کساد

kasad

Synonyms

downturndeclineslumpنقصانکمیاسکلی

Antonyms

growthexpansionboomترقیاجتماعخوشحالی

Common Collocations

  • economic recession
  • recession period
  • recession impact

Example Sentences

The country is facing a recession due to decreased consumer spending.

ملک کم ہوتا ہوا صارفین کے خرچ کے باعث کساد بازاری کا شکار ہے۔

Mulk kam hota huwa sarfeen ke kharch ke baais kasad baazari ka shikar hai.

Experts predict that the recession will last for at least two years.

ماہرین کا اندازہ ہے کہ کساد بازاری کم از کم دو سال جاری رہے گی۔

Mahirain ka andaza hai ke kasad baazari kam az kam do saal jaari rahe gi.

Many businesses closed as a result of the prolonged recession.

طویل کساد کے نتیجے میں بہت سی کاروبار بند ہو گئے۔

Taveel kasad ke natije mein bohat si karobar band ho gaye.

Easily Confused With

depression:Recession is less severe and shorter than a depression.

Word Family

recess
nounتوقف
recessive
adjectiveغیر مربوط

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'recession' as 'recessing' back into a lower state of economy.

Imagine a downward spiral chart representing economic decline.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "recessus" — a going back, retreat

First known use: late 19th century

The term was adopted in the economic context to describe a significant decline in economic activity across the economy lasting longer than a few months.