collateral
Pronunciación: [kəˈlætərəl]
Palabra
Contexto: «finance»
(noun) something valuable that you give to a lender, like a bank, to secure a loan. If you can't pay back the money, they can take the collateral instead.
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She used her car as collateral to get the loan.
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He didn't have any collateral to offer, so he couldn't borrow the money.
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What kind of collateral can you provide for the loan?
Contexto: «military»
(noun) damage or injury to something that is not the intended target, often seen in military operations. It's like when a good aim accidentally hurts someone or something else nearby.
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The airstrike was precise, with minimal collateral damage.
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There was significant collateral damage during the bombing, affecting nearby homes and schools.
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How can we reduce collateral damage in military actions?
Contexto: «finance»
(adjective) related to something that can be used as security for a loan. It describes an item that you can pledge when borrowing money.
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He offered several collateral assets, making the loan approval easier.
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The bank refused to accept collateral that was not easily valued.
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What makes an asset a good collateral item?
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