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unemployment

Pronunciation: [ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt]

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Learn how to use unemployment in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “economics”

(noun) when people who want to work are unable to find jobs. This can happen for many reasons, like when there aren't enough jobs available or when the economy is not doing well.

Example

The government is working hard to reduce unemployment by creating new jobs.

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Unemployment rose last year because many businesses had to close.

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What are some ways to help people who are facing unemployment?

Context: “social issue”

(noun) the state or condition of being without a job. It refers to people who are looking for work but can't find any.

Example

He found a job after being in unemployment for six months.

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Many families struggle during times of unemployment.

Example

How does unemployment affect communities?

How to pronounce unemployment

Pronunciation: [ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt]

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