Word of the Day – Zero-sum

Word of the Day : June 26, 2024 Zero-sum adjective ZEER-oh-SUM What It Means Zero-sum describes something, such as a game, mentality, or situation, in which any gain corresponds directly with an equivalent loss.// Dividing up the budget is a zero-sum game.See the entry > ZERO-SUM In Context “Domestic migration is zero-sum, meaning a loss of college graduates prized by … Continue reading Word of the Day – Zero-sum

Word of the Day – Affluent

Word of the Day : June 5, 2024 Affluent adjective AF-loo-unt What It Means Someone described as affluent has a large amount of money and owns many expensive things. Something, such as a place or institution, described as affluent is similarly rich or wealthy.// The affluent suburb sports some of the finest public schools in the county owing to its considerable … Continue reading Word of the Day – Affluent