Meaning of the word "high yield" in English
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high yield
US /ˈhaɪ ˈjiːld/
UK /ˈhaɪ ˈjiːld/
Adjective
1.
(of a bond or stock) offering a high rate of return but with a higher risk of default or loss
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Investors are often attracted to high-yield bonds for their potential returns.
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The company issued high-yield corporate bonds to finance its expansion.
2.
(of a crop or agricultural method) producing a large amount of product
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Farmers are adopting high-yield crop varieties to increase their harvest.
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The new irrigation system led to a high-yield harvest this year.
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