"deflation" meaning in English

See deflation in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-deflation.wav [UK] Forms: deflation [singular], – [plural]
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  1. Deflation is a general decrease in the price of goods and services.
    Sense id: simple-deflation-en-noun-i8W64cz7 Categories (other): Economics
  2. Deflation is the process of air leaving something, such as a balloon, and making it shrink.
    Sense id: simple-deflation-en-noun-Bp-RW~hp
     
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