Phrase guide

trade cycle

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

business cycle

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

recurring fluctuations in economic activity consisting of recession and recovery and growth and decline

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: business cycle

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: variation, fluctuation

History

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