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liquidation

/ˌlɪkwɪdˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does liquidation mean?

noun

The act of selling or disposing of assets to pay debts, or the state of being dissolved or broken up. A reduction in size or amount, especially a significant one.

Example

"The company's liquidation led to the loss of hundreds of jobs."

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