shakeout
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A period of economic reorganization or intense competition in an industry during which weaker businesses fail or are absorbed by stronger ones.
"The rapid rise of e-commerce triggered a major shakeout in the traditional retail sector."
A sharp drop in stock prices that prompts nervous or speculative investors to sell their shares, often preceding a market recovery.
"Experienced traders viewed the sudden market shakeout as an opportunity to buy undervalued stocks."
The mechanical process of separating a metal casting from its sand mold in a foundry by means of vibration.
"After the molten iron solidified and cooled, the castings were moved to the shakeout station to remove the molding sand."
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