recession

Noun
  1. The state of the economy declines;
    A widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year (synset 114036839)
    is a type of: economic condition - the condition of the economy
  2. A small concavity (synset 113895060)
    is a type of: concave shape, concavity, incurvation, incurvature - a shape that curves or bends inward
    subtypes: pharyngeal recess - a small recess in the wall of the pharynx
    same as: corner, niche, recess
  3. The withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service (synset 108446513)
    is a type of: procession - the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation
    same as: recessional
  4. The act of ceding back (synset 101252578)
    is a type of: ceding, cession - the act of ceding
    same as: ceding back
  5. The act of becoming more distant (synset 100058306)
    is a type of: withdrawal - the act of withdrawing
    same as: receding

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