English to English Dictionary

recession

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

redundancy

The state of being no longer needed or useful; the dismissal of a worker because they are no longer needed.

reflexive

Referring back to the subject of the clause in which it is used.

register

An official list or record of names, items, or statistics.

regulations

Official rules or directives made by an authority.

reimbursement

The act of paying back money to someone that they have spent for a business or official purpose.

remainder

A part left over when the other parts have gone, been used, or been dealt with.

remedial

Intended to cure or alleviate a problem, or designed to improve skills that are lagging.

reminder

A thing that causes someone to remember something.

reminiscence

A story told about a past event remembered by the narrator, or the act of remembering past experiences.

remission

The cancellation or reduction of a penalty, debt, or charge.

renaissance

A revival of or renewed interest in something.