The definition of an economic recession is commonly understood to be an economic decline, which is generally identified as by a fall in GDP over two consecutive quarters. But for the Biden administration in the White House, it’s time for a new definition. This redefining of “recession” comes as a report on GDP is expected Thursday.

“What is a recession?” The White House posed in a question on their blog on Thursday. The redefining of the term will mean that, in the event that the GDP growth declines for a second straight quarter, the White House won’t have to call it a recession.