deflator

American  

[di-flayt-er] / dɪˈfleɪt ər /

noun

plural

deflators

1. a person or thing that deflates something or someone.

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Example Sentences

Real GDP was likely also flattered by statistical effects like a low base and weak deflators, DBS’s economic team said.

From The Wall Street Journal

It added that this was because it is more than the 1.7% predicted inflation in the economy for next year, known as the GDP deflator, as calculated by official forecasters.

From BBC

With what this team’s done and the rugby they played and the momentum they built, its such a deflator.”

From Washington Times

Economic data points expected through the week were sparse, with the U.S. personal consumption expenditure deflator for November, due on Friday, being the only major report.

From Reuters

Inflation-adjusted series use the chained C.P.I.-U deflator, which is extended before 2000 using the deflator for personal consumption expenditures.

From New York Times