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Deflator

noun / dih-FLAY-ter / Medium
Meaning

A statistical factor used to convert nominal economic values into real values by removing the effect of price changes

Origin / Etymology

From Latin deflare (to blow away) + -or; coined in economics to describe the process of adjusting for inflation

Synonyms
Price index Adjustment factor
Antonyms
Inflator
Example Sentence
"The GDP deflator showed that much of the nominal growth was driven by inflation rather than real output expansion."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS-3 answers on GDP measurement, national income accounting, and data credibility debates. Essential when discussing double deflation methodology.

Relevant Subjects
Economy
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