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dis·in·fla·tion

 (dĭs′ĭn-flā′shən)
n.
A marked deceleration in the rate of inflation.

dis′in·fla′tion·ar′y (-shə-nĕr′ē) adj.
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disinflation

(ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən)
n
(Economics) economics a reduction or stabilization of the general price level intended to improve the balance of payments without incurring reductions in output, employment, and investment. Compare deflation2
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dis•in•fla•tion

(ˌdɪs ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən)

n.
a period or process of slowing the rate of inflation.
[1875–80]
dis`in•fla′tion•ar′y, adj.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.disinflation - a reduction of prices intended to improve the balance of payments
economic process - any process affecting the production and development and management of material wealth
deflation - a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
inflation, rising prices - a general and progressive increase in prices; "in inflation everything gets more valuable except money"
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Translations

disinflation

[ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən] Nreducción f de la inflación
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disinflation

[ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən] ndésinflation f
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disinflation

[ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃn] n (Econ) → disinflazione f
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'We are confident that disinflation will continue as we remain on guard in monitoring the prices of basic goods and commodities,' he added.
Malacanang expressed confidence that disinflation will continue after the country's inflation rate further eased to a 31-month low at 2.4 percent in July.
Looking forward, net exports are expected to contribute to the economic growth and the gradual recovery is likely to continue with the help of the disinflation trend and the partial improvement in financial conditions.
The minutes showed that the RBA is of a mind to ease policy again, as soon as July, given prevailing concerns about unemployment and disinflation. Elsewhere, the EUR-USD has maintained a narrow range in the lower-to-mid 1.1200s, so far holding within its Monday range.
The apex bank said that it would take measures to 'reinforce the disinflation process.'
"Meanwhile, the rest of the food basket, which corners 38% of the [consumer price index] basket, has seen disinflation for 7 straight months, helping headline inflation exhibit that humped-shape curve given thesupply-side nature of the 2018 episode," he added.
Some economists have predicted that BNM could lower interest rates during the May review to stimulate the economy that was in disinflation for the first two months of the year.
Leading US economists argued that if the combined threat of weak growth, disinflation, and perpetually low interest rates ever materialised, policymakers would have the tools to deal with it.
Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, and others calling for it to adopt a higher inflation target in order to combat the risk of excessive disinflation.
"We expect further improvement and disinflation as we continue to remain vigilant in monitoring the prices of basic goods used by ordinary Filipino consumers," Panelo said.
Russia will sustain disinflation gains of recent years.