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01waste disposal
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. getting rid of rubbish or unwanted things, often in a place that is not allowed.
n. the act of discarding waste or unwanted materials, particularly in an unregulated or illegal manner.
“The city is trying to stop the illegal dumping of old tyres in the forest.”
“Environmental agencies have increased surveillance to prevent the illegal dumping of toxic chemicals into the local river system.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun or as part of a compound noun like 'illegal dumping'.
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02selling at a low price
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Technical · Academic
n. selling products in another country at a very low price to hurt competitors.
n. the practice of exporting goods to a foreign market at a price lower than the home market price or the cost of production.
“Local farmers complained about the dumping of cheap imported grain.”
“The government launched an investigation into steel dumping, alleging that foreign competitors were selling below market value to destroy local industry.”
Usage
Commonly used in international trade law and economics contexts.
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Real-World Examples
“Examples range from auto companies claiming that dumping cars into oceans benefits fish to plastics companies asserting that their products are more easily recycled than they are .” “Algal blooms are often fuelled by excess nutrients from human activities, such as fertiliser runoff and sewage dumping.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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