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1Recession shapes — are used by economists to describe different types of recessions. There is no specific academic theory or classification system for recession shapes; rather the terminology is used as an informal shorthand to characterize recessions and their… …
2Recession — Re*ces sion (r[ e]*s[e^]sh [u^]n), n. [L. recessio, fr. recedere, recessum. See {Recede}.] 1. The act of receding or withdrawing, as from a place, a claim, or a demand. South. [1913 Webster] Mercy may rejoice upon the recessions of justice. Jer.… …
3recession — recession1 [ri sesh′ən] n. [L recessio < pp. of recedere: see RECEDE1] 1. a going back or receding; withdrawal 2. a procession leaving a place of assembly 3. a receding part, as of a wall 4. Econ. a temporary falling off of business activity… …
4recession — A temporary downturn in economic activity, usually indicated by two consecutive quarters of a falling GDP. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * recession re‧ces‧sion [rɪˈseʆn] noun [countable, uncountable] ECONOMICS a period of time when an… …
5Recession — This article is about a slowdown in economic activity. For other uses, see Recession (disambiguation). Economics …
6recession — recession1 /ri sesh euhn/, n. 1. the act of receding or withdrawing. 2. a receding part of a wall, building, etc. 3. a withdrawing procession, as at the end of a religious service. 4. Econ. a period of an economic contraction, sometimes limited… …
7recession — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ bad, deep, major, serious, severe, sharp, steep ▪ It was the worst recession since the war. ▪ …
8recession — 01. Business analysts fear that the sudden rise in oil prices may spark a [recession] if prices are not brought under control. 02. The children played soccer with the teachers at [recess] today. 03. The court will [recess] for one hour. 04.… …
9Recession of 1953 — In the United States the Recession of 1953 began in the second quarter of 1953 and lasted until the first quarter of 1954. The total recession cost roughly $56 billion.Preceding the RecessionThe recession from 1953 to 1954 occurred because of a… …
10Recession Proof — A term used to describe an asset, company, industry or other entity that is believed to be economically resistant to the outcomes of a recession. Oftentimes, recession proof stocks are added to many investment portfolios during times of economic… …
