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The short term rate used as the significant actuarial assumption to determine the present value of a defined benefit obligation.

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The discount rate used as the significant actuarial assumption to determine the present value of a defined benefit obligation. [Refer: Defined benefit obligation, at present value; Actuarial assumptions [domain]]

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The expected rate of inflation that is used as a significant actuarial assumption to determine the present value of a defined benefit obligation. [Refer: Defined benefit plans [domain]; Defined benefit obligation, at present value; Actuarial assumptions [domain]]

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The expected rate of increases in pension that is used as a significant actuarial assumption to determine the present value of a defined benefit obligation. [Refer: Defined benefit plans [domain]; Defined benefit obligation, at present value; Actuarial assumptions [domain]]

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The expected rate of salary increases used as a significant actuarial assumption to determine the present value of a defined benefit obligation. [Refer: Defined benefit plans [domain]; Defined benefit obligation, at present value; Actuarial assumptions [domain]]

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