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Gillyflower Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

economic impact

Hi,

Is "economic impact" a correct term in the context below?

"Sleepiness- related accidents lead to 43-56 billion dollars economic impact a year in the USA"

Thank you!
  

Top answer

Drowsiness -related accidents lead to a $40-60 billion economic impact a year in the US.

— Mister Micawber

  • Drowsiness -related accidents lead to a $40-60 billion economic impact a year in the US.
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Drowsiness-related accidents lead to a $40-60 billion economic impact a year in the US.
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Thank you for your reply. Can I ask why sleepiness is correct. Aren't they synonym?
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gillyflower Aren't they synonym?
Yes, but the skill in becoming fluent in a language is understanding which synonyms are used where.
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Mister MicawberYes, but the skill in becoming fluent in a language is understanding which synonyms are used where.
Many thanks!

I've used this word in an other sentence : "Sleepiness- related impairment of psychomotor driving skills is equal to the alcohol consumption to legal limit or above."

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Drowsiness-related impairment of psychomotor driving skills is comparable to alcohol consumption at or above legal limits.
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