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Meaning of core inflation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Inflation excluding the increase or decrease of prices in some transitory sectors (usually food and energy).
    uncountable, usually
  2. Inflation excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco prices.
    uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Deutsch Kerninflation
Ελληνικά δομικός πληθωρισμός
Suomi pohjainflaatio
Français inflation sous-jacente

Examples

“So-called core inflation is still rising. Signs of everyday decay – suddenly reduced postal services, the dependably dire state of public transport, local councils hitting the financial skids – are everywhere.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

core lane core lock core loop core loss core memory core print

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