Definition of "reflation" [reflation]

• The act of restoring a deflated general level of prices to a previous or desired level. (noun)

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• "Reflation, which is the printing of money by borrowing on the credit of our sons and daughters, and their sons and daughters, is the only option. the term reflation is just beginning to get traction."
• "So although still speculative, it would do well to remember that reflation is wonderful as long as it's not inflationary."
• ""The effort of reflation is not merely coming from the U.S. and [quantitiative-easing] potential, but is also a policy that appears will be taken more widely," said Stephen Lieber, chief investment officer at Alpine Mutual Funds."