Meaning & use
inflation
A general and sustained rise in prices across an economy, reducing the purchasing power of money.
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High inflation meant groceries cost noticeably more than they had the previous year.
The central bank raised interest rates to try to slow inflation.
A note on using this word
Measured over time as a percentage; not to be confused with a one-time price increase for a single product.
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