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- [ves-tid in-ter-ist, -trist]
- /ˈvɛs tɪd ˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst/
- /ˈvestɪd ˈɪntrəst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ves-tid in-ter-ist, -trist]
- /ˈvɛs tɪd ˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst/
Definitions of vested interest words
- noun vested interest a special interest in an existing system, arrangement, or institution for particular personal reasons. 1
- noun vested interest a permanent right given to an employee under a pension plan. 1
- noun vested interest vested interests, the persons, groups, etc., who benefit the most from existing business or financial systems. 1
- variable noun vested interest If you have a vested interest in something, you have a very strong reason for acting in a particular way, for example to protect your money, power, or reputation. 0
- noun vested interest an existing and disposable right to the immediate or future possession and enjoyment of property 0
- noun vested interest a strong personal concern in a state of affairs, system, etc, usually resulting in private gain 0
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Origin of vested interest
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20
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Parts of speech for Vested interest
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vested interest popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
vested interest usage trend in Literature
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