prices 1 of 2

noun

Definition of pricesnext
plural of price
1
as in costs
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something I really wanted to buy that shirt, but the price was more money than I had

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2
as in expenses
the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal I finished the project, but the price was losing a night's sleep

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3
as in rewards
something offered or given in return for a service performed there was a price on the criminal's head

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prices

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verb

present tense third-person singular of price
as in prizes

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  1. expenses
  2. determines
  3. rates
  4. premiums
  5. bonuses
Noun
  • At Dow Jones, the segment is expected to benefit from stronger growth in B2B revenues with the rate of expenses to be moderately higher due to investment in upselling and new products.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This article offers practical strategies to help reduce expenses, access assistance, and quickly generate income.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of expenses
Verb
  • The League’s Committee of Theatre Owners determines the specific plans for the light dimming tributes.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In an election as tight as this year, a couple of million dollars could be the make-or-break number that determines House control.
    Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of determines
Noun
  • In a study examining injury rates in numerous sports, researchers found that, when done correctly, strength training had a lower risk of injury than nearly all other sports.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Total crime rates show a steady upward trend over the decade, rising sharply in 2023.
    Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of rates
Noun
  • Many retail traders are tempted to sell options that capture events such as earnings because the premiums are often elevated, but there’s often good reason for that.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Risk pooling means sharing medical costs to calculate insurance premiums.
    Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of premiums
Noun
  • Wall Street bonuses could jump as much as 35% this year as the financial services sector basks in strong markets and solid revenue growth.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
  • This marks the first time since 2021 that bonuses in the overall finance industry will grow on a yearly basis.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of bonuses
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