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inflation
Noun
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Inflation is a general increase in the price of goods and services.
Because of inflation, I can't afford to go to the movies anymore.
We have low unemployment, low inflation, good growth, and a strong economy.
The rate of food inflation reached 24 percent in March.
Wages adjusted for inflation actually fell last month.
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Inflation is the process of blowing up a balloon, bag, etc.
The speed of inflation of the airbag is very important in protecting you in a car crash.
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Inflation is any process or result of growth.
With competition to enter college, grade inflation is a serious problem across the country.
gage
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noun
(= gauge)
a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc
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noun
(= pot)
street names for marijuana
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verb
(= bet on, back)
place a bet on
Which horse are you backing?
I'm betting on the new horse