India's Demographic Transition: Navigating Growth and Ageing
Vocabulary from this Editorial
Regarded as belonging to or caused by.
Synonyms: ascribed, imputed, credited
"The success of the project was largely attributed to the team's collective effort."
Supporting or strengthening.
Synonyms: reinforcing, buttressing, shoring up
"The new policies are aimed at bolstering the national economy."
Described or portrayed as having particular features or qualities.
Synonyms: distinguished, marked, typified
"His leadership style is characterised by empathy and decisiveness."
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.
Synonyms: engaging, captivating, fascinating
"The lawyer presented a compelling argument that swayed the jury."
Notably large in size, amount, or extent.
Synonyms: significant, substantial, appreciable
"There has been a considerable improvement in air quality recently."
In every case or on every occasion; invariably.
Synonyms: steadily, uniformly, regularly
"She has consistently performed well in all her academic endeavors."
Being (a part) of a whole.
Synonyms: comprising, forming, making up
"The various departments are constituting the main structure of the organization."
The process of becoming smaller.
Synonyms: shrinkage, reduction, decrease
"The economic contraction led to widespread job losses across the sector."
The process or state of coming together from different directions, or of joining and uniting.
Synonyms: meeting, junction, union
"The convergence of multiple data sources provided a complete picture of the market."
A reduction in speed or rate.
Synonyms: slowing, abatement, decrease
"The sharp deceleration in global trade raised concerns among economists."
A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, or value.
Synonyms: decrease, reduction, fall
"The decline in traditional industries necessitated a shift to new technologies."
Relating to the structure of populations.
Synonyms: population-related, statistical, societal
"Demographic trends indicate an aging population in many developed countries."
A great difference.
Synonyms: inequalities, differences, imbalances
"Efforts are being made to reduce the income disparities between various social groups."
A share of profits or a benefit resulting from an action.
Synonyms: share, bonus, gain
"The peace dividend allowed the government to invest more in education."
Higher than the usual or normal level.
Synonyms: increased, raised, heightened
"Patients with this condition often present with elevated blood pressure."
Becoming apparent or prominent.
Synonyms: developing, nascent, rising
"The company is investing heavily in emerging technologies like AI."
Improved the quality, value, or extent of.
Synonyms: improved, boosted, augmented
"The software update significantly enhanced the user experience."
Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Synonyms: obvious, apparent, clear
"Her discomfort was evident in her nervous fidgeting during the interview."
The action of becoming larger or more extensive.
Synonyms: growth, increase, enlargement
"The company announced plans for a global expansion into new markets."
The ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future.
Synonyms: prescience, providence, premonition
"Effective leaders often demonstrate remarkable foresight in their decisions."
Encourage or promote the development of (something good, typically something abstract).
Synonyms: promote, encourage, nurture
"The school aims to foster a love of learning among its students."
Of vital importance; crucial.
Synonyms: essential, critical, crucial
"It is imperative that all safety regulations are strictly followed."
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Synonyms: foundation, framework, system
"Investment in robust infrastructure is crucial for economic development."
Actions taken to improve or help a situation.
Synonyms: measures, actions, initiatives
"Government interventions were necessary to stabilize the financial markets."
Use (something) to maximum advantage.
Synonyms: exploit, utilize, capitalize on
"We need to leverage our existing resources to achieve better results."
Requires (something) to be done; makes (something) necessary.
Synonyms: requires, necessitates, commands
"The new law mandates strict environmental protections for industries."
A system or standard of measurement.
Synonyms: measurements, indicators, criteria
"Key performance metrics are used to evaluate the efficiency of the operations."
Planning and directing the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport, especially by using instruments or maps.
Synonyms: guiding, steering, directing
"He found himself navigating the complex bureaucracy of the permit application process."
Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.
Synonyms: remarkable, significant, striking
"She made a notable contribution to the field of quantum physics."
Performing better than.
Synonyms: exceeding, surpassing, eclipsing
"The new product is consistently outperforming its competitors in sales."
Phrasal Verbs
Regarded as belonging to or caused by.
"The severe weather conditions were attributed to climate change."
To leave a place or stop doing something.
"The company is moving away from traditional marketing strategies."
To make someone notice something.
"The report draws attention to the urgent need for reform."
To decrease to a certain level.
"The stock prices kept falling to new lows."
To get ready for something.
"Students need to prepare for their upcoming final exams."
To cease operating or functioning permanently.
"The old factory had to close down due to lack of demand."
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