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At the present moment, with little or no detail to hand, it is difficult for me to make any comment, beyond the expression of horror at the shameless haste with which the government appears to be pressing for our liquidation.
Ethel Rosenberg

Meaning of "liquidation" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LIQUIDATION

liquidation  [ˌlɪkwɪˈdeɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LIQUIDATION

noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Liquidation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LIQUIDATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Liquidation

In law, liquidation is the process by which a company is brought to an end, and the assets and property of the company are redistributed. Liquidation is also sometimes referred to as winding-up or dissolution, although dissolution technically refers to the last stage of liquidation. The process of liquidation also arises when customs, an authority or agency in a country responsible for collecting and safeguarding customs duties, determines the final computation or ascertainment of the duties or drawback accruing on an entry. Liquidation may either be compulsory or voluntary.

Definition of liquidation in the English dictionary

The first definition of liquidation in the dictionary is the process of terminating the affairs of a business firm, etc, by realizing its assets to discharge its liabilities. Other definition of liquidation is the state of a business firm, etc, having its affairs so terminated. Liquidation is also destruction; elimination.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LIQUIDATION


accommodation
əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən
biodegradation
ˌbaɪəʊˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən
commendation
ˌkɒmɛnˈdeɪʃən
consolidation
kənˌsɒlɪˈdeɪʃən
degradation
ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən
dilapidation
dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən
exudation
ˌɛksjʊˈdeɪʃən
foundation
faʊnˈdeɪʃən
gradation
ɡrəˈdeɪʃən
intimidation
ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən
oxidation
ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃən
peroxidation
pəˌrɒksɪˈdeɪʃən
predation
prɪˈdeɪʃən
recommendation
ˌrɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən
retardation
ˌriːtɑːˈdeɪʃən
revalidation
ˌriːˌvælɪˈdeɪʃən
sedation
sɪˈdeɪʃən
sudation
suːˈdeɪʃən
trepidation
ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən
validation
ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIQUIDATION

liquid fire
liquid glass
liquid measure
liquid nitrogen
liquid oxygen
liquid paraffin
liquid x
liquid-crystal display
liquidambar
liquidate
liquidator
liquidise
liquidiser
liquidity
liquidity cushion
liquidity event
liquidity preference
liquidity ratio
liquidize
liquidizer

WORDS THAT END LIKE LIQUIDATION

accreditation
action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
documentation
duration
education
evaluation
excitation

Synonyms and antonyms of liquidation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «liquidation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LIQUIDATION

Find out the translation of liquidation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of liquidation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «liquidation» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

清算
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

liquidación
570 millions of speakers

English

liquidation
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

परिसमापन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تصفية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ликвидация
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

liquidação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধার পরিশোধ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

liquidation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembubaran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Liquidation
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

清算
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

청산
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Liquidation
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thanh lý
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கலைப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दळणवळण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tasfiye
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

liquidazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

likwidacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ліквідація
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lichidare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εκκαθάριση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

likwidasie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

likvidation
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

avvikling
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of liquidation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIQUIDATION»

The term «liquidation» is very widely used and occupies the 21.134 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LIQUIDATION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about liquidation

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3 QUOTES WITH «LIQUIDATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word liquidation.
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James Buchan
There are signs that the age of petroleum has passed its zenith. Adjusted for inflation, a barrel of crude oil now sells for three times its long-run average. The large western oil companies, which cartellised the industry for much of the 20th century, are now selling more oil than they find, and are thus in the throes of liquidation.
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Kim Jong Il
The liquidation of colonialism is a trend of the times which no force can hold back.
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Ethel Rosenberg
At the present moment, with little or no detail to hand, it is difficult for me to make any comment, beyond the expression of horror at the shameless haste with which the government appears to be pressing for our liquidation.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIQUIDATION»

Discover the use of liquidation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to liquidation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Friendly Liquidation of the Past: The Politics of ...
Based on interviews with more than 100 participants, Van Cott demonstrates how social issues were placed on the constitutional reform agenda and transformed into the nation’s highest law.
Donna Lee Van Cott, 2000
2
McPherson's law of company liquidation
Currently in its third Australian edition, this is the first English edition of this leading text on liquidations.
Andrew R. Keay, 2001
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U.S. Customs: A Practitioner's Guide to Principles, ...
Extension of Time for Liquidation CBP has authority to extend the period in which to liquidate entries, either because information needed for proper appraisement or classification of the imported merchandise is not available or because the ...
Michael D. Sherman, J. Steven Jarreau, John B. Brew, 2009
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Corporate Taxation: Examples and Explanations
If the corporation chooses instead to sell its assets and distribute cash in liquidation, it will report taxable gain or loss on the sale of assets.4 Thus, the tax consequences of the two liquidating techniques are parallel for both shareholders and ...
Cheryl D. Block, 2004
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The Liquidation/Merger Alternative
which does serve this function is logit analysis. Tables 3.3 and 3.4 report 60 logit models which are based on general financial variables (Table 3.3), and the more specific variables associated with the liquidation/merger alternative (Table 3.4).
Michael J. Peel, 2003
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Export/Import Procedures and Documentation
After Customs has reviewed the classification, value, and duties payable, if it agrees with the importer's entry, liquidation will occur with no change. Currently, entries are scheduled by Customs for liquidation 314 days after entry. Sometimes  ...
Thomas E. JOHNSON, Donna L. BADE, 2010
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Bankruptcy and Judicial Liquidation: Proceedings, Conference ...
Proceedings, Conference Organised by the Council of Europe with the Financial Support of the Japan Foundation, Palais de L'Europe, Strasbourg, 10-13 October 1994. the debtor continues his activity, the debtor is aided (supervised) by a ...
‎1996
8
The Liquidation of Exile: Studies in the Intellectual ...
Humane without being mawkish, analytical without being cold, The Liquidation of Exile instructs and inspires the reader in equal measure. Those of us fortunate enough to have lived peaceful lives in quieter times can only gasp in amazement  ...
David Kettler, 2011
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Liquidated: An Ethnography of Wall Street
In Liquidated, Karen Ho punctures the aura of the abstract, all-powerful market to show how financial markets, and particularly booms and busts, are constructed.
Karen Ho, 2009
10
Corporate Insolvency Law: Perspectives and Principles
Exceptions to part passtt Liquidation expenses and post-liquidation creditors Liquidation expenses rank ahead of all other claims on the estate and are paid in full before even preferential debts.10 In order to effect the most beneflcial winding  ...
Vanessa Finch, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIQUIDATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term liquidation is used in the context of the following news items.
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Nathan Tinkler denies running from liquidation hearing | afr.com
Nathan Tinkler told reporters on Monday that he had informed the liquidators that he could not attend the hearing on Monday. Tony Feder. «The Australian Financial Review, Jul 15»
2
It's My Job: Fargo woman starts estate liquidation business | INFORUM
Tina Johnson recently opened Fair Trade, an estate liquidation business. Johnson assists people with liquidating personal property including ... «INFORUM, Jul 15»
3
Judge's Ruling Advances ProNerve's Liquidation Plan
Surgery-monitoring company ProNerve LLC won conditional court approval Monday of a liquidation plan that will soon be sent out to its ... «Dow Jones Bankruptcy & Debt, Jul 15»
4
Liquidation sale held at historic Ybor City inn
A liquidation auction was held at the Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn on Saturday. As the owners of the former hotel prepare to renovate the ... «FOX 13 Tampa Bay, WTVT-TV, Jul 15»
5
Liquidation only available option for Fishos: Adminstrators
Attempts by community groups to save the Coffs Harbour Deep Sea Fishing Club from liquidation have failed. «Coffs Coast Advocate, Jul 15»
6
Chris Corrigan was not interested in Michael Long's plans for LGL …
Complicating matters further, the company's richest shareholder, Ramsay, died on May 1, triggering the liquidation of his empire. On June 1 ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
7
News Alert: Disappointing liquidation sale at The Red Barn, no …
Those hoping to find pots and pans, glasses or dishes at The Red Barn's liquidation sale walked away empty-handed. — Patricia Gay photo. «The Weston Forum, Jul 15»
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MFS Investment Management Announces Planned Liquidation of …
Subsequent to the effective date of the plan, the fund will begin the orderly liquidation of its assets, determine and pay, or set aside in cash or ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
9
Export-Import Bank: 'There is no definition of orderly liquidation'
Under law, Ex-Im is allowed to exist "as a corporate entity of the United States... for the purposes of orderly liquidation," and no other purposes. «Washington Examiner, Jul 15»
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Update: Beaufort Liquidation owner found not guilty for big cat display
Pictured in this photo from Beaufort Liquidation's Facebook page shows owner Jeff Lowe with a lion. Beaufort Liquidation, after a year of being ... «Hilton Head Island Packet, Jul 15»

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