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noun

Definition of disratingnext
as in firing

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verb

present participle of disrate
as in reducing
to bring to a lower grade or rank several noncommissioned officers had been disrated

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  1. firing
  2. reducing
  3. downgrade
  4. dismissal
  5. reduction
Noun
  • In today’s always-on, highly connected world in which platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor have weight with prospective employees and even clients, leaders must be mindful not to damage their reputation with what could be perceived as unfair or shady firing practices.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Damon Wayans, frustrated by his experience on the show, effectively forced his own firing after going off script during a sketch.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of firing
Verb
  • His proposals include reducing federal incentives for clean energy, curtailing the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate emissions, and imposing new tariffs that could increase the costs of clean energy technologies.
    Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By successfully optimizing processes, reducing energy consumption and improving the accuracy of production, smart factories can contribute to a lower carbon footprint and reduced waste.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reducing
Noun
  • China accounted for part of the latest downgrade, with Chinese oil demand expected to rise by 430,000 bpd in 2024, down from 760,000 bpd increase predicted in July.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
  • This metric measures the rate at which your current customer base renews and expands their spending with you, accounting for churn, downgrades and upsells—offering a fuller picture of your customer relationships.
    Abhishek Nanda, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of downgrade
Noun
  • United are six games into the tenure of Ruben Amorim after the early season dismissal of Erik ten Hag, while Pep Guardiola’s City are going through a period of one win in 10 matches, an unprecedented run in the club’s recent history.
    Sam Lee, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
  • However, those cases are moving toward dismissal or are winding down ahead of Inauguration Day next month.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of dismissal
Noun
  • However, the current geopolitical situation and lessons learned from the Russian invasion of Ukraine means that this reduction must be met with maintaining or even improving the capabilities of each individual British asset.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Switzerland became the first major economy to loosen its reins on monetary policy in March, implementing four reductions this year in the battle to tame the national currency’s appreciation and declines in consumer prices.
    Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of reduction
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