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credit default swap
KRED-it deh-FAWLT SWOP
ˈkrɛdɪt dɪˈfɔːlt swɒpListen
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Syllable breakdown
creditdefaultswap
Dictionary meaning
financial derivative that functions like insurance; the buyer is compensated if a borrower defaults on a loan
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