deflation
noun
de·fla·tion
di-ˈflā-shən 
ˌdē-
2
: a contraction in the volume of available money or credit that results in a general decline in prices
3
: the erosion of soil by the wind
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Economists worry that deflation will bring the country into recession.
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Although there is deep sadness and anger over Charlies’ death, now is not the time for deflation.
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Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Adek Berry | Afp | Getty Images China's consumer prices fell more than expected in August while deflation in wholesale prices persisted, as calls mounted for Beijing to ramp up measures to bolster sluggish domestic demand and cushion weakening exports growth.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
China’s falling consumer prices deepen deflation fears New data in China intensified fears of deepening deflation in the world’s second-biggest economy.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
After decades of deflation, the cost of living has steeply increased, becoming the number one issue for most voters, whose real wages are being eaten away by a depreciating yen and a 3.7 percent inflation rate.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
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Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Adek Berry | Afp | Getty Images China's consumer prices fell more than expected in August while deflation in wholesale prices persisted, as calls mounted for Beijing to ramp up measures to bolster sluggish domestic demand and cushion weakening exports growth.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
China’s falling consumer prices deepen deflation fears New data in China intensified fears of deepening deflation in the world’s second-biggest economy.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
After decades of deflation, the cost of living has steeply increased, becoming the number one issue for most voters, whose real wages are being eaten away by a depreciating yen and a 3.7 percent inflation rate.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Deflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deflation. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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deflation
noun
de·fla·tion
di-ˈflā-shən
ˈdē-
1
: an act or instance of deflating : the state of being deflated
2
: a reduction in the volume of available money or credit resulting in a decline of the general price level
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