Word
inflow
Phoneticsin·flow, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪnˌfɫoʊ/
UK/ˈɪnfləʊ/
Economics
Definition
n. the amount of money, people, or things that come into a place or a system. You use this when talking about how much is entering a country, a business, or a city.
n. the movement or flow of something into a place or system. Often used in economic or demographic contexts to describe the arrival of capital, migrants, or resources.
Examples
“The city is experiencing a steady inflow of new residents.”
“The sudden inflow of foreign investment helped the local economy recover from the recession.”
“Economists are monitoring the inflow of raw materials to ensure that the manufacturing sector can meet the increased demand for consumer goods.”
Examples
simple
“The city is experiencing a steady inflow of new residents.”
contextual
“The sudden inflow of foreign investment helped the local economy recover from the recession.”
complex
“Economists are monitoring the inflow of raw materials to ensure that the manufacturing sector can meet the increased demand for consumer goods.”
Real-World Examples
“Over the past four weeks, the bank says there were record inflows of $17.6bn.” Etymology
From Middle English inflowen, equivalent to in- + flow.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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