window dressing
The term "window dressing" can refer to both the art of creating attractive store displays and the practice of making financial statements appear more favorable.
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Definition
B2Retail
(general)The skill of arranging and decorating merchandise in a store window to attract customers.
Example
- The store's window dressing for the holiday season was truly eye-catching.
C1Finance
(technical, business)The practice of making financial statements or investment portfolios look more attractive, often by manipulating data.
Example
- The company's financial reports were criticized for being mere window dressing.
B2General
(figurative)A superficial or deceptive presentation intended to create a favorable impression.
Example
- The new policy was seen as political window dressing rather than a real solution.
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