Sales & Customer Service: Work & career

temp

an office worker who is only employed temporarily

“Learners saw the word “temp” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

codetermination

joint participation of management and employees or employees' trade union representatives in some decisions

“The speaker used the word “codetermination” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

overstaffed

an overstaffed company, organization etc has more workers than it needs

“The speaker uses “overstaffed” to characterize the workplace decision situation.”

telecommuter

someone who works at home using a computer connected to a company’s main office

“Learners saw the word “telecommuter” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

conglomerate

a large business organization consisting of several different companies that have joined together

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “conglomerate.””

synergy

the additional effectiveness when two or more companies or people combine and work together

“The speaker used the word “synergy” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

debenture

an official document produced by a company showing how much interest it will pay on a loan

“Learners saw the word “debenture” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

outsource

If a company outsources work or things, it pays workers from outside the company and often outside the country to do the work or supply the things

“The speaker explains how “outsource” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

jobbing

someone who does small pieces of work for different people

“During the workplace decision discussion, “jobbing” signals a particular quality.”

understaffed

not having enough workers, or fewer workers than usual

“During the workplace decision discussion, “understaffed” signals a particular quality.”

collaborative

a job or piece of work that involves two or more people working together to achieve something

“During the workplace decision discussion, “collaborative” signals a particular quality.”

bookkeeper

A bookkeeper is a person whose job is to keep an accurate record of the money that is spent and received by a business or other organization

“A clear definition of the word “bookkeeper” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

guide

someone whose job is to take tourists to a place and show them around

“Learners saw the word “guide” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

president

the official leader of a country that does not have a king or queen

“Learners saw the word “president” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

software

the sets of programs that tell a computer how to do a particular job

“A clear definition of the word “software” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

competitor

a person, team, company etc that is competing with another

“Learners saw the word “competitor” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

fix

to repair something that is broken or not working properly

“A clear example helps learners use “fix” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”

technical

connected with knowledge of how machines work

“During the workplace decision discussion, “technical” signals a particular quality.”

fire

to force someone to leave their job

“Learners hear “fire” while following the workplace decision explanation.”

actuary

someone whose job is to advise insurance companies on how much to charge for insurance, after calculating the risks

“The speaker used the word “actuary” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

marketplace

the part of business activity that is concerned with buying and selling goods in competition with other companies

“The speaker used the word “marketplace” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

bailiff

an official of the legal system who watches prisoners and keeps order in a court of law

“The speaker used the word “bailiff” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

bursar

someone at a school or college who deals with the accounts and office work

“A clear definition of the word “bursar” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

homemaker

a woman who works at home cleaning and cooking etc and does not have another job

“The speaker used the word “homemaker” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

sinecure

a job which you get paid for even though you do not have to do very much work

“Learners saw the word “sinecure” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

bureaucracy

a complicated official system that is annoying or confusing because it has a lot of rules, processes etc

“Learners saw the word “bureaucracy” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

invoice

a list of goods that have been supplied or work that has been done, showing how much you owe for them

“The speaker used the word “invoice” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

producer

someone whose job is to control the preparation of a play, film, or broadcast, but who does not direct the actors

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “producer.””

exportation

the act, business, or process of exporting goods or services

“The speaker used the word “exportation” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

nonproductive

(of workers) not directly responsible for producing goods

“The report describes the workplace decision issue as nonproductive.”

warranty

a written agreement in which a company selling something promises to repair it if it breaks within a particular period of time

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “warranty.””

accomplishment

something successful or impressive that is achieved after a lot of effort and hard work

“A clear definition of the word “accomplishment” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

adjutant

an army officer responsible for office work

“A clear definition of the word “adjutant” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

foodstuff

food - used especially when talking about the business of producing or selling food

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “foodstuff.””

appraise

to officially judge how successful, effective, or valuable something is

“The speaker explains how “appraise” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

Great

a very successful and famous person in a particular sport, profession etc

“A clear definition of the word “great” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

organization

a group such as a club or business that has formed for a particular purpose

“The speaker used the word “organization” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

run

to organize or be in charge of an activity, business, organization, or country

“The speaker explains how “run” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

salesperson

someone whose job is selling things

“A clear definition of the word “salesperson” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

suspend

to officially stop something from continuing, especially for a short time

“Learners hear “suspend” while following the workplace decision explanation.”

businesswoman

a woman who works in business

“Learners saw the word “businesswoman” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

glasswork

the production of glassware

“The speaker used the word “glasswork” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

prescript

an official order or rule

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “prescript.””

remunerate

If you are remunerated for work that you do, you are paid for it

“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “remunerate” describes an action or change.”

downtown

to or in the centre or main business area of a town or city

“The speaker explained the workplace decision change downtown.”

repeal

if a government repeals a law, it officially ends that law

“The speaker explains how “repeal” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

labour

Someone who labours works hard using their hands

“The speaker explains how “labour” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

manufacturer

a company that makes large quantities of goods

“The speaker used the word “manufacturer” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

sphere

a particular area of activity, work, knowledge etc

“A clear definition of the word “sphere” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

vacancy

a job that is available for someone to start doing

“The speaker used the word “vacancy” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

accompany

to go somewhere with someone

“A clear example helps learners use “accompany” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”

democracy

a system of government in which every citizen in the country can vote to elect its government officials

“A clear definition of the word “democracy” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

indispensable

someone or something that is indispensable is so important or useful that it is impossible to manage without them

“The speaker uses “indispensable” to characterize the workplace decision situation.”

appointee

An appointee is someone who has been chosen for a particular job or position of responsibility

“The speaker used the word “appointee” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

craft

a job or activity in which you make things with your hands, and that you usually need skill to do

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “craft.””

jurisdiction

the right to use an official power to make legal decisions, or the area where this right exists

“A clear definition of the word “jurisdiction” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

nursery

a place where young children are taken care of during the day while their parents are at work

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “nursery.””

sophisticated

a sophisticated machine, system, method etc is very well designed and very advanced, and often works in a complicated way

“The report describes the workplace decision issue as sophisticated.”

academy

an official organization which encourages the development of literature, art, science etc

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “academy.””

redundancy

a situation in which someone has to leave their job, because they are no longer needed

“The speaker used the word “redundancy” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

strain

to injure a muscle or part of your body by using it too much or making it work too hard

“The speaker explains how “strain” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

advertising

the activity or business of advertising things on television, in newspapers etc

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “advertising.””

annul

to officially state that a marriage or legal agreement no longer exists

“Learners hear “annul” while following the workplace decision explanation.”

deregulate

to remove government rules and controls from some types of business activity

“Learners hear “deregulate” while following the workplace decision explanation.”

integration

the combining of two or more things so that they work together effectively

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “integration.””

cooperate

to work with someone else to achieve something that you both want

“Learners hear “cooperate” while following the workplace decision explanation.”

desktop

the main area on a computer where you can find the icon s that represent programs, and where you can do things to manage the information on the computer

“Learners saw the word “desktop” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

exporter

a person, company, or country that sells goods to another country

“The speaker used the word “exporter” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

labourer

someone whose work needs physical strength, for example building work

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “labourer.””

mate

someone you work with, do an activity with, or share something with

“A clear definition of the word “mate” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

reshuffle

When a political leader reshuffles the ministers in a government, he or she changes their jobs so that some of the ministers change their responsibilities

“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “reshuffle” describes an action or change.”

tool

something that you hold in your hand and use to do a particular job

“Learners saw the word “tool” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

carpenter

someone whose job is making and repairing wooden objects

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “carpenter.””

freebie

something that you are given free, usually by a company

“Learners saw the word “freebie” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

manpower

all the workers available for a particular kind of work

“The speaker used the word “manpower” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

registration

the act of recording names and details on an official list

“A clear definition of the word “registration” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

workload

the amount of work that a person or organization has to do

“A clear definition of the word “workload” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

log

to make an official record of events, facts etc

“Learners hear “log” while following the workplace decision explanation.”

residence

a house, especially a large or official one

“Learners saw the word “residence” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

downtime

the time when a computer is not working

“A clear definition of the word “downtime” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

gang

a group of criminals who work together

“The speaker used the word “gang” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

instruct

to officially tell someone what to do

“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “instruct” describes an action or change.”

equip

to provide a person or place with the things that are needed for a particular kind of activity or work

“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “equip” describes an action or change.”

convict

to prove or officially announce that someone is guilty of a crime after a trial in a law court

“Learners hear “convict” while following the workplace decision explanation.”

critic

someone whose job is to make judgments about the good and bad qualities of art, music, films etc

“Learners saw the word “critic” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

inspection

an official visit to a building or organization to check that everything is satisfactory and that rules are being obeyed

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “inspection.””

license

to give official permission for someone to do or produce something, or for an activity to take place

“A clear example helps learners use “license” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”

spider

a small creature with eight legs, which catches insects using a fine network of sticky threads

“A clear definition of the word “spider” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

stove

a thing used for heating a room or for cooking, which works by burning wood, coal, oil, or gas

“The speaker used the word “stove” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

psychological

relating to the way that your mind works and the way that this affects your behaviour

“The speaker uses “psychological” to characterize the workplace decision situation.”

relax

to rest or do something that is enjoyable, especially after you have been working

“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “relax” describes an action or change.”

workshop

a room or building where tools and machines are used for making or repairing things

“The speaker used the word “workshop” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

affiliate

a company, organization etc that is connected with or controlled by a larger one

“The speaker used the word “affiliate” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

ambassador

an important official who represents his or her government in a foreign country

“The speaker used the word “ambassador” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

farewell

a party or dinner that you have because someone is leaving a job, city etc

“In this workplace decision, the word “farewell” helps express a precise idea.”

musician

someone who plays a musical instrument, especially very well or as a job

“The speaker used the word “musician” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

politician

someone who works in politics, especially an elected member of the government

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “politician.””

protocol

a system of rules about the correct way to behave on an official occasion

“Learners saw the word “protocol” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

undergraduate

a student at college or university, who is working for their first degree

“A clear definition of the word “undergraduate” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

certificate

an official document that states that a fact or facts are true

“A clear definition of the word “certificate” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

institution

a large organization that has a particular kind of work or purpose

“Learners saw the word “institution” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

consultancy

a company that gives advice on a particular subject

“A clear definition of the word “consultancy” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

document

a piece of paper that has official information on it

“A clear definition of the word “document” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

volunteer

someone who does a job willingly without being paid

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “volunteer.””

advertiser

a person or company that advertises something

“The speaker used the word “advertiser” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

fisherman

someone who catches fish as a sport or as a job

“The speaker used the word “fisherman” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

architect

someone whose job is to design buildings

“A clear definition of the word “architect” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

absenteeism

Absenteeism is the fact or habit of frequently being away from work or school, usually without a good reason

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “absenteeism.””

rider

an extra or more detailed piece of information that is added to an official document and changes it slightly

“Learners saw the word “rider” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

regulatory

a regulatory authority has the official power to control an activity and to make sure that it is done in a satisfactory way

“Researchers describe the workplace decision evidence as regulatory.”

relocate

if a person or business relocates, or if they are relocated, they move to a different place

“A clear example helps learners use “relocate” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”

achieve

to successfully complete something or get a good result, especially by working hard

“The speaker explains how “achieve” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

alien

someone who is not a legal citizen of the country they are living or working in

“The speaker used the word “alien” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

proclaim

to say publicly or officially that something important is true or exists

“A clear example helps learners use “proclaim” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”

violate

to disobey or do something against an official agreement, law, principle etc

“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “violate” describes an action or change.”

barber

a man whose job is to cut men’s hair and sometimes to shave them

“Learners saw the word “barber” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

distributor

a company or person that supplies shops and companies with goods

“A clear definition of the word “distributor” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

fastidious

very careful about small details in your appearance, work etc

“During the workplace decision discussion, “fastidious” signals a particular quality.”

intricate

containing many small parts or details that all work or fit together

“During the workplace decision discussion, “intricate” signals a particular quality.”

packer

someone who works in a factory, putting things into containers

“Learners saw the word “packer” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

prolific

a prolific artist, writer etc produces many works of art, books etc

“The report describes the workplace decision issue as prolific.”

prospectus

a small book that advertises a school, college, new business etc

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “prospectus.””

revolution

a complete change in ways of thinking, methods of working etc

“A clear definition of the word “revolution” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

upturn

an increase in the level of something, especially in business activity

“Learners saw the word “upturn” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

workman

someone who does physical work such as building, repairing things etc

“A clear definition of the word “workman” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

advancement

progress or development in your job, level of knowledge etc

“Learners saw the word “advancement” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

aspire

to desire and work towards achieving something important

“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “aspire” describes an action or change.”

conscientious

careful to do everything that it is your job or duty to do

“Researchers describe the workplace decision evidence as conscientious.”

listed

a listed company is one which offers its shares for sale on the stock exchange

“The speaker uses “listed” to characterize the workplace decision situation.”

moratorium

an official stopping of an activity for a period of time

“A clear definition of the word “moratorium” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

rescind

to officially end a law, or change a decision or agreement

“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “rescind” describes an action or change.”

valuation

a professional judgment about how much something is worth

“A clear definition of the word “valuation” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

writer

someone who writes books, stories etc, especially as a job

“The speaker used the word “writer” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

abrogate

to officially end a legal agreement, practice etc

“The speaker explains how “abrogate” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

merchandising

the way in which shops and businesses try to sell their products

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “merchandising.””

practitioner

someone who works as a doctor or a lawyer

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “practitioner.””

fireman

a man whose job is to stop fires burning

“Learners saw the word “fireman” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

legitimate

to make something official or legal

“The speaker explains how “legitimate” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

partnership

the state of being a partner in business

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “partnership.””

workplace

the room, building etc where you work

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “workplace.””

librarian

someone who works in a library

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “librarian.””

proprietor

an owner of a business

“Learners saw the word “proprietor” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

sailor

someone who works on a ship

“Learners saw the word “sailor” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

transact

to do business with someone

“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “transact” describes an action or change.”

academician

a member of an official organization which encourages the development of literature, art, science etc

“A clear definition of the word “academician” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

backlog

a large amount of work that you need to complete, especially work that should already have been completed

“A clear definition of the word “backlog” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

clergy

the official leaders of religious activities in organized religions, such as priests, rabbi s , and mullah s

“Learners saw the word “clergy” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

grid

the network of electricity supply wires that connects power stations and provides electricity to buildings in an area

“Learners saw the word “grid” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

labyrinth

a large network of paths or passages which cross each other, making it very difficult to find your way

“The speaker used the word “labyrinth” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

public

relating to all the ordinary people in a country, who are not members of the government or do not have important jobs

“During the workplace decision discussion, “public” signals a particular quality.”

reinsure

to share the insurance of something between two or more companies, so that there is less risk for each

“The speaker explains how “reinsure” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

replicate

if you replicate someone’s work, a scientific study etc, you do it again, or try to get the same result again

“The speaker explains how “replicate” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

slot

A slot is a narrow opening in a machine or container, for example, a hole that you put coins in to make a machine work

“Learners saw the word “slot” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

tourism

the business of providing things for people to do, places for them to stay etc while they are on holiday

“A clear definition of the word “tourism” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

accompaniment

music that is played in the background at the same time as another instrument or singer that plays or sings the main tune

“A clear definition of the word “accompaniment” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

confer

to officially give someone a title etc, especially as a reward for something they have achieved

“The speaker explains how “confer” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

denationalize

to sell a business or industry that is owned by the state, so that it is then owned privately

“A clear example helps learners use “denationalize” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”

deregulation

Deregulation is the removal of controls and restrictions in a particular area of business or trade

“A clear definition of the word “deregulation” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

layman

someone who is not trained in a particular subject or type of work, especially when they are being compared with someone who is

“Learners saw the word “layman” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

motif

an idea, subject, or image that is regularly repeated and developed in a book, film, work of art etc

“A clear definition of the word “motif” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

newsagent

someone who owns or works in a shop that sells newspapers, magazines, sweets and cigarettes

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “newsagent.””

overqualified

if you are overqualified for a particular job, you have more experience or training than is needed

“The report describes the workplace decision issue as overqualified.”

pardon

to officially allow someone who has been found guilty of a crime to go free without being punished

“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “pardon” describes an action or change.”

pendulum

a long metal stick with a weight at the bottom that swings regularly from side to side to control the working of a clock

“Learners saw the word “pendulum” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

verdict

an official decision made in a court of law, especially about whether someone is guilty of a crime or how a death happened

“The speaker used the word “verdict” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

veto

a refusal to give official permission for something, or the right to refuse to give such permission

“Learners saw the word “veto” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

collectivism

a political system in which all businesses, farms etc are owned by the government

“Learners saw the word “collectivism” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

entitlement

the official right to have or do something, or the amount that you have a right to receive

“The speaker used the word “entitlement” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

globalization

the process of making something such as a business operate in a lot of different countries all around the world, or the result of this

“A clear definition of the word “globalization” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

mailshot

advertisements or information that a company sends to many people at one time by post

“The speaker used the word “mailshot” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

merger

the joining together of two or more companies or organizations to form one larger one

“Learners saw the word “merger” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

nominee

someone who has been officially suggested for an important position, duty, or prize

“A clear definition of the word “nominee” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

nurse

someone whose job is to look after people who are ill or injured, usually in a hospital

“The speaker used the word “nurse” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

shortlist

If someone or something is shortlisted for a job or a prize, they are put on a shortlist

“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “shortlist” describes an action or change.”

waiver

an official written statement saying that a right, legal process etc can be waived

“Learners saw the word “waiver” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

workaholic

someone who chooses to work a lot, so that they do not have time to do anything else

“A clear definition of the word “workaholic” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

calculation

A calculation is something that you think about and work out mathematically. Calculation is the process of working something out mathematically.

“A clear definition of the word “calculation” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

college

a school for advanced education, especially in a particular profession or skill

“A clear definition of the word “college” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

diplomat

someone who officially represents their government in a foreign country

“Learners saw the word “diplomat” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

electrician

someone whose job is to connect or repair electrical wires or equipment

“A clear definition of the word “electrician” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

identification

official papers or cards, such as your passport, that prove who you are

“Learners saw the word “identification” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

off

a machine, piece of equipment etc that is off is not working or operating

“The result was described off in the final workplace decision paragraph.”

photography

the art, profession, or method of producing photographs or the scenes in films

“The speaker used the word “photography” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

replica

an exact copy of something, especially a building, a gun, or a work of art

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “replica.””

vacate

to leave a job or position so that it is available for someone else to do

“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “vacate” describes an action or change.”

abridge

to reduce the length of (a written work) by condensing or rewriting

“Learners hear “abridge” while following the workplace decision explanation.”

activate

to make an electrical system or chemical process start working

“The speaker explains how “activate” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

arbitration

the process of judging officially how an argument should be settled

“A clear definition of the word “arbitration” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

bodywork

the metal frame of a vehicle, not including the engine, wheels etc

“The speaker used the word “bodywork” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

directorship

the position of being a director of a company or organization

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “directorship.””

engineer

someone whose job is to design or build roads, bridges, machines etc

“The speaker used the word “engineer” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

inventor

someone who has invented something, or whose job is to invent things

“The speaker used the word “inventor” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

lighten

to reduce the amount of work, worry, debt etc that someone has

“A clear example helps learners use “lighten” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”

man

to work at, use, or ope-rate a system, piece of equipment etc

“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “man” describes an action or change.”

miner

someone who works under the ground in a mine to remove coal, gold etc

“A clear definition of the word “miner” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

overtrade

(of an enterprise) to trade in excess of capacity or working capital

“In the workplace decision discussion, the verb “overtrade” describes an action or change.”

prescribe

to state officially what should be done in a particular situation

“A clear example helps learners use “prescribe” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”

successor

someone who takes a job or position previously held by someone else

“Learners saw the word “successor” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

licensee

someone who has official permission to do something

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “licensee.””

manufacturing

the process or business of producing goods in factories

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “manufacturing.””

troupe

a group of singers, actors, dancers etc who work together

“A clear definition of the word “troupe” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

defective

not made properly, or not working properly

“During the workplace decision discussion, “defective” signals a particular quality.”

dentist

someone whose job is to treat people’s teeth

“A clear definition of the word “dentist” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

gunpowder

an explosive substance used in bombs and fireworks

“A clear definition of the word “gunpowder” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

housing

the work of providing houses for people to live in

“The speaker used the word “housing” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

shepherd

someone whose job is to take care of sheep

“A clear definition of the word “shepherd” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

adman

someone who works in advertising

“The speaker used the word “adman” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

everything

all the things in your life, work etc

“In this workplace decision, the word “everything” helps express a precise idea.”

holiday

a time of rest from work, school etc

“Learners saw the word “holiday” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

trainee

someone who is being trained for a job

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “trainee.””

postcode

a group of numbers and letters that you write at the end of an address on an envelope, package etc. The postcode shows the exact area where someone lives and helps the post office deliver the post more quickly.

“The speaker used the word “postcode” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

anew

to begin a different job, start to live in a different place etc, especially after a difficult period in your life

“The result was described anew in the final workplace decision paragraph.”

capitalism

an economic and political system in which businesses belong mostly to private owners, not to the government

“A clear definition of the word “capitalism” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

control

to have the power to make the decisions about how a country, place, company etc is organized or what it does

“The speaker explains how “control” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

importer

a person, company, or country that buys goods from other countries so they can be sold in their own country

“Learners saw the word “importer” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

monumental

a monumental achievement, piece of work etc is very important and is usually based on many years of work

“The report describes the workplace decision issue as monumental.”

notary

someone, especially a lawyer, who has the legal power to make a signed statement or document official

“The speaker used the word “notary” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

pedigree

the parents and other past family members of an animal or person, or an official written record of this

“The speaker used the word “pedigree” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

retrospective

a show of the work of an artist , actor, film-maker etc that includes examples of all the kinds of work they have done

“A clear definition of the word “retrospective” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

condescend

to do something in a way that shows you think it is below your social or professional position – used to show disapproval

“Learners hear “condescend” while following the workplace decision explanation.”

conducive

if a situation is conducive to something such as work, rest etc, it provides conditions that make it easy for you to work etc

“The report describes the workplace decision issue as conducive.”

help

to make it possible or easier for someone to do something by doing part of their work or by giving them something they need

“The speaker explains how “help” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

mainstay

an important part of something that makes it possible for it to work properly or continue to exist

“Learners saw the word “mainstay” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

repertory

a type of theatre work in which actors perform different plays on different days, instead of doing the same play for a long time

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “repertory.””

robot

a machine that can move and do some of the work of a person, and is usually controlled by a computer

“Learners saw the word “robot” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

spy

someone whose job is to find out secret information about another country, organization, or group

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “spy.””

strong

having a lot of physical power so that you can lift heavy things, do hard physical work etc

“The speaker uses “strong” to characterize the workplace decision situation.”

telex

a method of communica-tion, in which messages are written on a special machine and then sent using the telephone network

“Learners saw the word “telex” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

vernacular

a form of a language that ordinary people use, especially one that is not the official language

“A clear definition of the word “vernacular” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

accompanist

someone who plays a musical instrument while another person sings or plays the main tune

“Learners saw the word “accompanist” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

activist

someone who works hard doing practical things to achieve social or political change

“A clear definition of the word “activist” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

cartridge

a small container or piece of equipment that you put inside something to make it work

“The speaker used the word “cartridge” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

designer

someone whose job is to make plans or patterns for clothes, furniture, equipment etc

“The speaker used the word “designer” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

diver

someone who swims or works under water using special equipment to help them breathe

“Learners saw the word “diver” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

forester

someone who works in a forest taking care of, planting, and cutting down the trees

“Learners saw the word “forester” while comparing two sides of the workplace decision issue.”

liaison

the regular exchange of information between groups of people, especially at work, so that each group knows what the other is doing

“A clear definition of the word “liaison” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

licence

an official document giving you permission to own or do something for a period of time

“A clear definition of the word “licence” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

rest

to stop working or doing an activity for a time and sit down or lie down to relax

“Learners hear “rest” while following the workplace decision explanation.”

train

to teach someone the skills of a particular job or activity, or to be taught these skills

“Learners hear “train” while following the workplace decision explanation.”

usurp

to take someone else’s power, position, job etc when you do not have the right to

“A clear example helps learners use “usurp” in a sentence about the workplace decision.”

accession

an official process in which someone becomes king, queen, president etc

“The workplace decision report includes a section on the word “accession.””

arbitrate

to officially judge how an argument between two opposing sides should be settled

“Learners hear “arbitrate” while following the workplace decision explanation.”

authorization

official permission to do something, or the document giving this permission

“The speaker used the word “authorization” while explaining the workplace decision problem.”

canny

clever, careful, and not easily deceived, especially in business or politics

“The speaker uses “canny” to characterize the workplace decision situation.”

demonstration

an act of explaining and showing how to do something or how something works

“A clear definition of the word “demonstration” helped the group discuss the workplace decision topic.”

disclaim

to state, especially officially, that you are not responsible for something, that you do not know about it, or that you are not involved with it

“Learners hear “disclaim” while following the workplace decision explanation.”

hardworking

If you describe someone as hardworking, you mean that they work very hard

“The report describes the workplace decision issue as hardworking.”

invalidate

to make a document, ticket, claim etc no longer legally or officially acceptable

“The speaker explains how “invalidate” is used in a report about the workplace decision.”

lathe

to shape, bore, or cut a screw thread in or on (a workpiece) on a lathe

“Learners hear “lathe” while following the workplace decision explanation.”

lax

not strict or careful enough about standards of behaviour, work, safety etc

“The speaker uses “lax” to characterize the workplace decision situation.”

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