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sliding scale
noun [C usually singular]Definition
(Definition of sliding scale noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- bargain bin noun
- bargain noun (LOW PRICE)
- bearish adjective (FINANCE)
- cheapen verb (COST LESS)
- closeout noun
- cut-price adjective
- deduction noun (TAKING AWAY)
- deflate verb (MONEY)
- depreciate verb
- depreciation noun
- discount noun
- discount verb (REDUCE)
- downturn noun
- freeze verb (MONEY/PROPERTY)
- knock sb/sth down phrasal verb (REDUCE PRICE)
- knock sth off (sth) phrasal verb
- put sth down phrasal verb (REDUCE)
- roll sth back phrasal verb
- slump noun
- slump verb (REDUCE SUDDENLY)
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