recession (Meaning)

Wordnet

recession (n)

the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year

a small concavity

the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service

the act of ceding back

the act of becoming more distant

Webster

recession (n.)

The act of receding or withdrawing, as from a place, a claim, or a demand.

The act of ceding back; restoration; repeated cession; as, the recession of conquered territory to its former sovereign.

recession Sentence Examples

  1. The country is facing a severe recession, with businesses shuttering and unemployment rates soaring.
  2. The recent surge in interest rates has triggered a recessionary spiral, leading to a decline in economic activity.
  3. The housing market has experienced a sharp downturn during the recession, causing a loss in wealth and equity.
  4. Governments are implementing austerity measures to combat the recession, but these often lead to further economic contraction.
  5. The recession has had a devastating impact on low-income families, who are struggling to meet basic necessities.
  6. Unemployment benefits and stimulus checks have provided some relief during the recession, but are insufficient to offset the economic hardship.
  7. Economists predict that the recession will persist for several more quarters, before the economy recovers.
  8. The recession has caused a sharp decline in consumer spending, leading to lower profits for businesses.
  9. The global recession has disrupted supply chains and reduced exports, further exacerbating economic challenges.
  10. The end of the recession will likely be marked by a return to positive economic growth and job creation.

FAQs About the word recession

the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year, a small concavity, the withdrawal

slump,depression, crash, stagnation, slowdown,panic, downturn, bust

boom,growth, growth, development, development, boom,progress, recovery, progress, recovery

The country is facing a severe recession, with businesses shuttering and unemployment rates soaring.

The recent surge in interest rates has triggered a recessionary spiral, leading to a decline in economic activity.

The housing market has experienced a sharp downturn during the recession, causing a loss in wealth and equity.

Governments are implementing austerity measures to combat the recession, but these often lead to further economic contraction.