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exp

noun

Meaning

A significant reduction in the size or scope of something, especially a workforce or business operations, often due to financial difficulties or strategic changes.

Examples

The airline announced a major exp of its international routes due to decreased demand.
Many small businesses struggled to survive the economic downturn, leading to widespread exp.

Synonyms: cutback, downsizing, retrenchment, contraction

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exp (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɛksˈpiː/

Definition

A significant reduction in the size or scope of something, especially a workforce or business operations, often due to financial difficulties or strategic changes.

Examples

The airline announced a major exp of its international routes due to decreased demand.
Many small businesses struggled to survive the economic downturn, leading to widespread exp.
The government implemented austerity measures, resulting in a significant exp of public services.

How to Use exp

exp of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what is being reduced or cut back. — "The government announced an exp of its military budget."
economic exp (collocation): A reduction in economic activity or spending. — "The global pandemic led to a widespread economic exp."

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