GDP
Americanabbreviation
Usage
What is GDP? GDP stands for gross domestic product. It’s the total monetary value of everything produced within a country, and is used as a measurement of a country’s economic status and growth. How is GDP pronounced?[ jee-dee-pee ]
Example Sentences
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Canada's economy also strongly rebounded in the second quarter of 2026 to 3.3% growth in the country's GDP, thanks to a jump in exports and domestic investment.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Healey is not expected to set out a path to spending 3% of GDP on defence in the Budget, and will instead wait until next spring's Spending Review.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Australia reports second-quarter GDP data on Wednesday, which could add to speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise interest rates in September.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Statistics Canada said advance information points to no change in GDP in July, kicking off the third quarter on a soft note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Financial services constitute the second-most important sector of the Bahamian economy and, when combined with business services, account for about 36% of GDP.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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