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unemployment
/ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/
noun
The state of having no job; joblessness.
"Unemployment made Jack depressed."
The phenomenon of joblessness in an economy.
"Unemployment has been considered a cause of crime."
The level of joblessness in an economy, often measured as a percentage of the workforce.
"Unemployment was reported at 5.2% in May, up from 4.9% in April."
Antonymsemployment
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