Seasonal Adjustment

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Definition: Seasonal Adjustment


Seasonal Adjustment

Quick Summary of Seasonal Adjustment


An adjustment made to many economic data series to remove peaks and troughs caused by seasonal patterns. The data within a year can be heavily affected by such fluctuations and the adjustment makes interpretation much easier. Retail sales, for example, are much higher around Christmas than at other times of the year, so a factor is subtracted to make the month-to-month comparison more valid.




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Definition Sources


Definitions for Seasonal Adjustment are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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