WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
re•fla•tion
(ri flā′shən),USA pronunciation n.
re•fla•tion•ar•y
(ri flā′shə ner′ē),USA pronunciation adj.
- Economics, Businessrestoration of economic activity, consumer prices, etc., to higher levels by manipulating monetary policy.
- 1930–35; re- + (in)flation
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