crater

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Crater' refers to a large pit or hole that forms when something like a meteor or volcano hits or erupts. But you can also use 'crater' to talk about a big fall or drop in something, like prices or numbers.

Examples in Different Contexts

In finance, 'crater' can metaphorically refer to a sharp decline. An analyst might caution, 'The stock market cratered after unexpected geopolitical events.'

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

This site has seen significant extraction activities. The number of dug-out areas matches with what we know about ancient mining methods.

Response:

These might be the craters left by ancient miners. Their number and pattern coincides with Roman-era mining techniques.

Tech

Scenario:

The app isn't retaining its user base, and uninstall numbers are steadily increasing. We need to identify and rectify the issues urgently.

Response:

If we don't quickly address these issues, user retention and new downloads will further crater.