The Hindu Editorial (Diversification gains) – May 18, 2026
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The Hindu Editorial (Diversification gains) – May 18, 2026:
- diversification (noun) – the process of expanding or varying something to reduce risk; expansion, variation, branching out, spreading.
- gains (noun) – financial advantage or improvements; profits, benefits, advantages, returns.
- competitiveness (noun) – the ability of a business or nation to compete efficiently and effectively in the market; edge, aggressiveness, viability, efficiency.
- in terms of (phrase) – with regard to; regarding, concerning, with respect to.
- commendable (adjective) – praiseworthy; laudable, applaudable, admirable, creditable.
- underscore (verb) – emphasise; highlight, underline, accentuate, point up.
- diversify (verb) – enlarge or expand; widen, branch out, vary, broaden.
- trade disruption (noun) – interruption or disturbance in the smooth flow of international commerce; trade halt, supply interruption, commerce interference, blockage.
- merchandise (noun) – goods or commodities; produce, products, wares, items.
- nearly (adverb) – almost; approximately, closely, virtually, practically.
- as even (phrase) – used to emphasize a fact that is acknowledged even by someone who might be expected to deny it; just as, surprisingly also, exactly as, similarly.
- acknowledge (verb) – accept or recognize; admit, concede.
- due to (phrase) – owing to; because of, as a result of, caused by.
- destination (noun) – places to which someone or something is going or being sent; target market, end point, drop-off.
- handloom (noun) – a manually operated machine for weaving cloth; artisanal fabric, hand-woven textile, hand-spun material, manual loom.
- thus (adverb) – therefore; hence, consequently, as a result.
- establish (verb) – set up; form, found, create, institute.
- key (adjective) – crucial; essential, major, vital, significant.
- drugs (noun) – medicines; medications, pharmaceuticals, prescriptions, remedies.
- pharmaceuticals (noun) – medical drugs; medicines, therapeutic compounds, medicinal products, medicinal chemicals.
- organic (adjective) – relating to chemical compounds containing carbon; natural chemical substances, carbon-based chemicals, non-synthetic matter, biological compounds.
- inorganic chemicals (noun) – chemical compounds that lack carbon-hydrogen bonds; non-carbon chemicals, mineral compounds, synthetic chemicals.
- suggest (verb) – indicate; points to, imply, show, signify.
- resilience (noun) – the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; strength, toughness, adaptability, robustness.
- supply chains (noun) – a network between a company and its suppliers to produce and distribute a specific product; distribution networks, logistics networks, supply networks, value chains.
- establishment (noun) – creation or formation; setting up, foundation, inception, institution.
- test of the strength (phrase) – an event or situation that demonstrates the robustness or resilience of something; endurance test, challenge, trial, assessment.
- inflated (adjective) – increased unreasonably or artificially; exaggerated, boosted, blown up, swollen.
- mix (noun) – combination; blend, assortment, variety, fusion.
- reasonably (adverb) – fairly; quite, moderately, adequately, satisfactorily.
- notably (adverb) – especially; particularly, significantly, remarkably, outstandingly.
- outpace (verb) – surpass; exceed, outstrip, outdo, outperform.
- that said (phrase) – even so; despite what has just been said, nevertheless, however, nonetheless.
- fall (verb) – decrease; decline, drop, plummet, plunge.
- follow up on (phrasal verb) – take further action on; continue, pursue, build upon.
- contraction (noun) – decline; decrease, reduction, shrinking, shrinking phase.
- trade link (noun) – commercial connection or route between two countries or regions; trade channel, economic tie, commercial relation, trade corridor.
- not yet enough (phrase) – insufficient at present; inadequate, lacking, short of the mark, incomplete.
- outweigh (verb) – be heavier, greater, or more significant than; supersede, offset, outbalance, override.
- safe-haven (noun) – a secure investment or asset in times of crisis; refuge, shelter, sanctuary, secure asset.
- jump (verb) – increase suddenly; rise sharply, surge, skyrocket, leap.
- perhaps (adverb) – maybe; possibly, conceivably, potentially, feasibly.
- prompt (verb) – cause; lead to, give rise to, trigger.
- urge (verb) – advise earnestly; encourage, push, entreat, persuade.
- import duty (noun) – a tax collected on imports by the customs authorities; tariff, customs tax, levy, toll.
- highlight (noun) – the best or most significant part; focal point, feature, main point, core aspect.
- continued (adjective) – ongoing; sustained, uninterrupted, persistent, steady.
- significance (noun) – importance; consequence, meaning, relevance, weight.
- rather than (phrase) – instead of; as opposed to, unlike, in place of.
- complacency (noun) – self-satisfaction; smugness, carelessness, laziness, overconfidence.
- take note (phrase) – pay attention; observe, heed, be aware, bear in mind.
- competitive edge (noun) – an advantage over competitors gained by offering consumers greater value; competitive advantage, superiority, dominance, lead.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) (noun) – the simulation of human intelligence processes by computer systems; machine intelligence, automated reasoning, artificial intellect, computational intelligence.
- increasingly (adverb) – more and more; progressively, to an increasing extent, continuously, steadily.
- costly (adjective) – expensive; high-priced, dear, pricey, exorbitant.
- overall (adverb) – altogether; generally, in general, on the whole, largely.
- however (adverb) – nevertheless; yet, nonetheless, on the other hand, still.
- push for (phrasal verb) – demand; call for, campaign for, insist on, advocate for.
- concerted (adjective) – involving a lot of people coming together and doing something with great effort; coordinated, joint, combined, collective.
- seal (verb) – conclude; finalize, secure, clinch, settle.
- seem (verb) – appear; look, give the impression of, feel like.
- bear fruit (phrase) – yield positive results; succeed, pay off, produce desired outcomes, be effective.
- scale (noun) – size; extent, magnitude, proportion, scope.
- global contender (noun) – a competitor or participant capable of competing at an international level; international player, worldwide competitor, global challenger.
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