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Meaning of W-shaped recession | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An economic downturn where key indicators such as GDP and employment plummet sharply, briefly rebound, dip again, and then recover fully, forming a W pattern on a chart.

idiomatic

CEFR level

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

W-shaped recovery w-shingling W-sitting w-word w. W. Aust.

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