deposit account
noun
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dəˈpɑzɪtəkaʊnt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
banking
A savings account in which the deposit is held for a fixed term or in which withdrawals can be made only after giving notice or with loss of interest
banking
A bank account maintained by a financial institution in which a customer can deposit and withdraw money.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A savings account in which the deposit is held for a fixed term or in which withdrawals can be made only after giving notice or with loss of interest
Used this way, deposit account is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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