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sub·si·dize

(sŭb′sĭ-dīz′)

tr.v. sub·si·dized, sub·si·diz·ing, sub·si·diz·es

1. To assist or support with a subsidy.

2. To secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy.

sub′si·di·za′tion (-dĭ-zā′shən) n.

sub′si·diz′er n.

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Noun	1.	subsidization - money (or other benefits) obtained as a subsidy subsidisation money - the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender; "we tried to collect the money he owed us"
	2.	subsidization - the act of providing a subsidy grant, subsidisation award, awarding - a grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court" block grant - a grant of federal money to state and local governments to support social welfare programs; "block grants reduce federal responsibility for social welfare" grant-in-aid - a grant from a central government to a local government apportioning, apportionment, parceling, parcelling, assignation, allocation, allotment - the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan; "the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state"

subsidization

noun

Money or property used to produce more wealth:

backing, capital, capitalization, financing, funding, grubstake, stake.

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subsidization

[ˌsʌbsɪdaɪˈzeɪʃ^ən] subsidisation (British) n → subventionnement m

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subsidization

n → Subventionierung f

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It was true, one or two of them had first intimated that they were open to subsidization, but Daylight's judgment was that the situation did not warrant such expenditure.

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The power of subsidization of thought was theirs to a remarkable degree, as I was soon to learn under Ernest's tuition.

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China's electric vehicle subsidies were heavily reduced last week, which will result in "imploding demand," at least until more compelling products are released, Piper Jaffray analyst Alexander Potter tells investors in a research note titled "A Shakeout is Coming to China's EV Market; Many are Doomed, Tesla Immune." Other than Tesla's Model 3 "and a handful of other models," most of China's electric vehicles "cannot sustain their own existence without aggressive subsidization," adds the analyst.

Tesla immune from 'imploding' EV demand coming to China, says Piper Jaffray

He said unequivocally that the government proposal would not negate in any manner continued government subsidization of the prices of power and water, but the level of subsidization would be slightly trimmed.

Hope afloat for agreement on new prices for power, water

However, he affirmed, efforts will go on to maintain a sustainable financial policy, adding that the government's subsidization of services and commodities for the expats and companies has to be reviewed to curb the growing general debt because of recurrent expenditure.

Information Minister affirms executive, legislative cooperation

The Government plans to develop drafts for subsidization indicators of regions and some measures to reduce dependence on subsidies by July 1, according to the action plan for 2015 to strengthen the national economy.

Government plans to develop measures to reduce level of subsidization

The League Two club have sold almost 800 tickets for the televised clash, a figure boosted by their subsidization of bus travel to the tie.

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The manufacturers expressed deep concerns over heavy influx of highly subsidized fine count cotton yarn from India with more than 25 percent subsidization affecting the viability of as many as 30 local mills exclusive producers of fine count cotton yarn.

APTMA DEMANDS 15 PC RD ON IMPORT OF FINE COUNT COTTON YARN

No PATH / One might take some comfort in the House of Representatives' proposed PATH Act, which phases out taxpayer subsidization of mortgage risk by winding down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The next banking crisis: will the latest round of reform bring an end to subsidizing risky mortgages?

Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) integrated planning framework and extend permit terms up to 25 years for communities with approved integrated plans, require EPA to broaden its financial capability determinations, extend the repayment period to up to 30 years for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWS-RF) investments, authorize additional subsidization such as principal forgiveness for communities that meet the affordability criteria, and ensure that small communities receive a portion of available funding under the CWSRF.

New clean water affordability legislation applauded

Ahmed said that manufacturers like Sony, Samsung, Apple who make premium devices for the masses, which are perhaps not very affordable, but still some people can get them with subsidization, is a mix of everyone.