Economic Analysis

verb to obtain or receive from a source or origin

• Scientists derive conclusions from carefully conducted experiments.
• We can derive some useful information from this data.
• I'm trying to derive some fun out of this boring situation.
• She was able to derive strength from her past experiences.

noun the interest rate used in discounted cash flow analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows

• The company is considering adjusting the discount rate for their bonds.
• I heard they might lower the discount rate for the sale next week.
• Yo, did you hear they're gonna hook us up with a lower discount rate?
• She always approaches life with a high discount rate, never settling for less than she deserves.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The company's growth strategy accounts for its recent success in the market.
• Her dedication to studying hard accounts for her good grades.
• His smooth talking accounts for why he always gets what he wants.
• The missing piece of the puzzle finally accounts for the whole picture.