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easing

 
 
/ˈiːzɪŋ/ noun [U]

Definition

the action or process of making something less severe or difficult: Investors were encouraged by data showing an easing of inflationary pressure.
ECONOMICS quantitative easing
(Definition of easing noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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