inflation
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Britannica Dictionary definition of INFLATION
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1
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an act of inflating something
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the state of being inflated
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the inflation of a balloon
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It's important to maintain proper tire inflation. [=pressure]
2
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a continual increase in the price of goods and services
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The government has been unable to control/reduce/curb inflation.
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The rate of inflation is high/low/rising.
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The annual inflation rate is three percent. [=prices are rising three percent each year]
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economic inflation
