cratered
Pronunciation: [ˈkreɪtərd]
Word
Context: "physical geography"
(verb) to have formed craters or holes in something, usually from impacts like meteoroids hitting a surface. When a surface is cratered, it has many indentations or pockmarks, like the Moon.
Example
The surface of the Moon is cratered because of many meteor impacts over millions of years.
Example
The smooth surface of the lake was not cratered at all; it looked very calm and even.
Example
Why do you think the planet Mars is so cratered compared to the Earth?
Context: "business/finance"
(verb) to have suffered major losses or damage, often referring to stocks or companies going down significantly in value. When a company is said to be cratered, it means they lost a lot of money very quickly.
Example
After the successful product launch, the company's value is no longer cratered but has actually increased.
Example
Last year, their stock cratered, losing over 50% of its value in just a few weeks.
Example
How much has the company's stock cratered since the announcement?
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