disinflation

/ˈdɪsənˌfleɪʃən/
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Definitions of disinflation
  1. noun
    a reduction of prices intended to improve the balance of payments
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    antonyms:
    deflation
    a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
    inflation
    a general and progressive increase in prices
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    type of:
    economic process
    any process affecting the production and development and management of material wealth
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