inflation

• Substantiv, das den allgemeinen Anstieg des Preisniveaus und den damit verbundenen Rückgang der Kaufkraft des Geldes im Laufe der Zeit bezeichnet, oft gemessen mit einem Preisindex. Umgangssprachlich auch für eine allgemeine Preissteigerung oder Geldentwertung.

A noun referring to the general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money over time, often measured by an index.

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1. Economic inflationB2formalbusiness

   A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money over time.

   Inflation

   • The central bank is trying to control inflation by raising interest rates.
   • High inflation reduces the value of savings.
   • Inflation has been rising steadily over the past year.

   Antonymedeflationdisinflation

2. Inflation of somethingB1formaltechnical

   The act of filling something with air or gas to make it expand.

   Aufblasen

   • The inflation of the balloon took only a few seconds.
   • Proper tire inflation is important for safety.
   • The pump is used for the inflation of air mattresses.

   Synonymedistensionexpansionswelling

   Antonymecollapsecompressioncontractiondeflation