Data and work related Flashcards
in relation to something:
We try to do what is best for our customers .. …. .. the quality of our products.
.. .. .. quality, this is undoubtedly the better product.
in terms of something
idiom
[pod wzgledem]
We try to do what is best for our customers in terms of the quality of our products.
In financial terms, the project was not a success.
In terms of quality, this is undoubtedly the better product.
The large size,
noun
In this case, I find that the actual …. of numbers (20% and 40%) helps interpret and understand the change.
The …… of the task would have discouraged an ordinary man.
magnitude
noun [ U ]
US /ˈmæɡ.nə.tuːd/
In this case, I find that the actual magnitude of numbers (20% and 40%) helps interpret and understand the change.
The magnitude of the task would have discouraged an ordinary man.
The right choice
The best option
A good decision
The correct path
A wise move
A sound plan
When you have more data that you want to show, generally a table or graph is the … .. .. .
the way to go
When you have more data that you want to show, generally a table or graph is the way to go.
For example, if someone is considering different solutions to a problem and you think one of them is a good idea, you might say, “That’s the way to go!”
Does it sound like a sound plan?
the degree to which people feel confident about how well the economy is doing, which influences how much money they are willing to spend
The improvement in consumer ……. surprised many analysts, given the increases in unemployment. [analysts are surprised in this case]
consumer confidence
noun [ U ]
(also consumer sentiment)
The improvement in consumer sentiment surprised many analysts, given the increases in unemployment. [analysts are surprised in this case]
Let’s look at specific …. [types] and use cases for graphs and tables.
The article was about the different ………. of Spanish spoken in South America.
We have a great ….. of ties in our shop.
Most people like a bit of …. in their work.
variety
noun
US /vəˈraɪ.ə.t̬i/
Let’s look at specific varieties [types] and use cases for graphs and tables.
The article was about the different varieties of Spanish spoken in South America.
We have a great variety of ties in our shop. [wybor asortymentu]
Most people like a bit of variety in their work.
Retrieve data
Let’s … …. the relevant data from the database.
The system can … … data from multiple sources.
Can you help me … …. the insights from this sales chart?
Pull out data
Let’s pull out the relevant data from the database.
The system can pull out data from multiple sources.
Can you help me pull out the insights from this sales chart?
download; the action of downloading data or content from a remote location, such as a server or the internet
You can … ….. the latest updates from the server.
Pull down
You can pull down the latest updates from the server.
Let’s shift gears to
Let’s turn our attention to
Moving on to
Let’s shift our focus to
One thing ….. … … … …. regarding / concerning/ in relation to the table is that you want the design to …… ….. (blend into) the background, letting the data take center stage.
to keep in mind with
fade away
One thing to keep in mind with (regarding / concerning/ in relation to
the table is that you want the design to fade away into (blend into) the background, letting the data take center stage.
the fact of being easy to read, or the degree to which something is easy to read
Our job is to ensure the accuracy and …. of data.
Putting the data labels outside of the bars would improve data …..
legibility
noun [ U ]
US /ˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
Putting the data labels outside of the bars would improve data legibility.
I find myself scanning across rows and down columns to ….. … ….. … [understand] what I am looking at.
to get a sense of
I find myself scanning across rows and down columns to get a sense of what I am looking at.
I find myself scanning the table horizontally and vertically to get a sense of what I am looking at.”
Explain, communicate. (verb)
To successfully communicate or convey an idea, message, or information to someone so that they understand it.
This means that a well-designed graph will typically …… the information ……. more quickly than a well-designed table.
We tried to ….. our point …… , but he just wouldn’t listen.
This is the message that we want to … … to the public.
get across something; get something across
phrasal verb
This means that a well-designed graph will typically get the information across more quickly than a well-designed table.
We tried to get our point across, but he just wouldn’t listen.
This is the message that we want to get across to the public.
Reach a conclusion
After analyzing the data and considering various factors, we can …. the conclusion that the marketing campaign was successful in increasing product sales
After reviewing all the evidence, the detective was able to ….. a conclusion about the suspect’s involvement in the crime.
Draw a conclusion
After analyzing the data and considering various factors, we can draw the conclusion that the marketing campaign was successful in increasing product sales.
After reviewing all the evidence, the detective was able to draw a conclusion about the suspect’s involvement in the crime.
an amount of something that can be held in one hand:
a small number of people or things:
The good news is that the …. [a few] of graphs will meet most of your everyday needs.
handful
noun
US /ˈhænd.fʊl/
The good news is that the handful of graphs will meet most of your everyday needs.
Line graphs are most commonly used to …. [ display/show/ present/ visualize ] continuous data.
Line graphs are most commonly used to plot continuous data.
The data plotted on a chart must be in consistent intervals.
the process of creating graphs or charts to visually represent data. [verb]
The way this is …. would mislead the audience, the bar chart should have a zero baseline.
The teacher assigned homework on …….shapes in math today.
She is ……….. the scores of her favorite team throughout the season.
graph
verb [ T ]
US /ɡræf/
The way this is graphed would mislead the audience, the bar chart should have a zero baseline.
The teacher assigned homework on graphing shapes in math today.
She is graphing the scores of her favorite team throughout the season.
next to each other
Let’s look at the .. .. .. comparison the data on the Figure 2.2.
The children sat … … … on the sofa watching television.
side by side comparison
Let’s look at the side-by-side comparison of the data on Figure 2.2.
The children sat side by side on the sofa watching television.
What are your thoughts on…?
How do you perceive…?
What is your take on…?
What is your opinion about…?
What are your feelings about…?
When you look at this grapf …. .. .. .. .. .. ..
how does it make you feel about
How does it make you feel about the new policy on flexible work hours?
I wanted to know how it makes you feel about the upcoming project deadline
If I were plotting this data outside this specific lesson, I might … [skip] the y-axis entirely, to reduce ….. [ unnecessary, irrelevant] information.
Omit (verb)
Redundant (adj)
If I were plotting this data outside this specific lesson, I might omit the y-axis entirely, to reduce redundant information.
However, in this case, I …. [maintained ]the axis to …. [explain] that it begins at the zero line.
When it comes to ….. the white space, here are some minimal guidelines.
(especially of something old) kept in good condition [adj]
It was a pretty town with a picturesque harbour and …. - ………… buildings.
The ancient ruins are remarkably …. - ……..
Preserve (verb)
Make it clear
However, in this case, I preserved the axis to make it clear that it begins at the zero line.
When it comes to preserving the white space, here are some minimal guidelines.
well preserved
adjective
US /ˌwel prɪˈzɝːvd/
It was a pretty town with a picturesque harbour and well-preserved buildings.
The ancient ruins are remarkably well-preserved
significantly
The temperature dropped significantly after the storm.
considerable
adjective
US /kənˈsɪd.ɚ.ə.bəl/ [kensiderabl]
considerably
adverb
The new marketing strategy led to a considerable increase in sales.
This is an idiomatic expression that is often used to convey that a particular action or effort is the only thing necessary to achieve a certain result or goal.
…. is one discerning [observant] audience member to notice the issue.
To make a difference in someone’s day, sometimes … … … is a kind word or gesture.
Starting a new habit can be challenging, but often … … … is consistency and dedication.
All it takes
To make a difference in someone’s day, sometimes all it takes is a kind word or gesture.
Starting a new habit can be challenging, but often all it takes is consistency and dedication.
able to see, understand etc clearly; perceptive, observant - spostrzegawczy
All it takes is one ………… [perceptive, observant] audience member to notice the issue.
Take a … look at the visual elements of the chart.
If you are … chart reader you would notice slightly different titling
discerning
adjective formal approving
US /dɪˈsɝː.nɪŋ/
discerning customer
Take a discerning look at the visual elements of the chart.
All it takes is one discerning [perceptive, observant] audience member to notice the issue.
the most basic version of sth
plain vanilla [bar chart]
being able to comprehend
being able to understand
He has the ability to …. fundamental concepts of DAX on his own.
I’ve gotten a ….. on Power BI, and I am proud of myself.
Being able to grasp
Get a grasp on sth
Lose a grasp on sth
He has the ability to grasp fundamental concepts of DAX on his own.
I’ve gotten a grasp on Power BI, and I am proud of myself.
a note at the bottom of a page
footnote
noun [ C ]
UK /ˈfʊtnəʊt/ U
the number of people who are in a place, at an event, or employed by a company
The student …. this fall was 34,321.
The teacher did a quick ……. before we all got back on the bus.
headcount
noun [ C ]
US /ˈhed.kaʊnt/
The student headcount this fall was 34,321.
do a headcount
The teacher did a quick headcount before we all got back on the bus.
cut/reduce/increase the headcount
to suggest something without saying it directly; [verb]
The sudden spike in sales during certain periods ….. a possible correlation with promotional events.
The significant drop in customer satisfaction scores …. issues that need to be addressed promptly.
The data patterns ……. a potential seasonality effect on sales.
in the context of not directly expressed information, …. and “implicit” generally convey a similar meaning. As adj - Pośredni, ukryty
imply
verb [ T ]
US /ɪmˈplaɪ/
The sudden spike in sales during certain periods implies a possible correlation with promotional events.
The significant drop in customer satisfaction scores implies issues that need to be addressed promptly.”
The data patterns imply a potential seasonality effect on sales.
Are you implying (that) I’m fat?
in the context of not directly expressed information, implied and “implicit” generally convey a similar meaning.
implied - adj.
Place emphasis
Highlight
Stress
Bring attention to
Draw attention in some context can be used interchangeably
Underscore
Point out
I wanted to … emphasis to the fact that the number of tickets being processed has fallen below the number being received.
The use of bold text in the document is meant to ….. emphasis to the critical points that need to be addressed.
Draw emphasis
I wanted to draw emphasis to the fact that the number of tickets being processed has fallen below the number being received.
The use of bold text in the document is meant to draw emphasis to the critical points that need to be addressed.
The bold colors in the advertisement are meant to draw attention to the new product.
To fill an amount of space or time.
In the initial versions of the dashboard, the information we had on hand …. .. probably 60% of the dashboard’s real estate.
I am not going to …. …. much of your time
This desk … … too much room.
Too much of this report is … … with out-of-date numbers.
take something up
phrasal verb
In the initial versions of the dashboard, the information we had on hand took up probably 60% of the dashboard’s real estate.
I am not going to take up much of your time.
This desk takes up too much room.
be taken up with Too much of this report is taken up with out-of-date numbers.
the space and layout available on a dashboard where various visual elements, widgets, or components are displayed
dashboard’s real estate.
In the initial versions of the dashboard, the information we had on hand took up probably 60% of the dashboard’s real estate.
to happen at or near the same time. verb
Unfortunately, my business trip will …. with the training workshop, so I won’t be able to attend this time.
My doctor’s appointment …. with my interview for the Power BI developer role.
coincide
verb [ I ]
US /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/
COINCIDENCE (noun)
Unfortunately, my business trip will coincide with the training workshop, so I won’t be able to attend this time.
My doctor’s appointment coincides with my interview for the Power BI developer role.
If our schedules coincide, we’ll go to Spain together.
The marketing campaign is strategically timed to coincide with the product’s availability in stores, maximizing consumer awareness.
NOUN: You chose exactly the same wallpaper as us - what a coincidence!
Is it just a coincidence that the wife of the man who ran the competition won first prize?
a series of strange/amazing coincidences
using very little of something, economical
Be ……. with the butter as there isn’t much left.
Graphing data, use color ……
He is certainly …… with his kudos.
sparing
adjective
US /ˈsper.ɪŋ/ [sperin]
sparingly
adverb US /ˈspær·ɪŋ·li
Be sparing with the butter as there isn’t much left.
Graphing data, use color sparingly.
He is certainly sparing with his kudos
Different types of charts.
Different ….. of charts.
The supermarket offers a wide ….. (selection) of fresh produce, from fruits and vegetables to herbs and spices.
Our supermarket stocks apples in several different …….
Different varieties of charts.
Our supermarket stocks apples in several different varieties.
The supermarket offers a wide variety of fresh products, from fruits and vegetables to herbs and spices.
Our supermarket stocks apples in several different varieties.
Wide rage is a synonym
The online platform provides a wide ….. of streaming content, ranging from movies and TV shows to documentaries and podcasts.
Wide variety
The online platform provides a wide variety of streaming content, ranging from movies and TV shows to documentaries and podcasts.
The online platform hosts content ….. from educational tutorials to entertaining vlogs.
ranging from to
(n) [range]
obejmowanie zakresem
rozciąganie się (od czegoś do czegoś)
The online platform hosts content ranging [poczawszy od… do…] from educational tutorials to entertaining vlogs.
Tear apart [ter apart]
phrasal verb
to separate two things or people:
The waterfall chart can be used to … …. the pieces of a stacked bar chart to focus on one at a time.
I had to intervene and … ….. fighting with each other kids.
The data analyst needed to …. …. the large dataset to identify any outliers or anomalies.
Pull something/someone apart
The waterfall chart can be used to pull apart the pieces of a stacked bar chart to focus on one at a time.
I had to intervene and pull apart fighting with each other kids.
The data analyst needed to pull apart the large dataset to identify any outliers or anomalies.
Refers to data that represents categories or groups like gender, age, city, brand.
(Adj)
If I need to pick a single go-to graph for ….. data it would be a horizontal bar chart.
categorical data
If I need to pick a single go-to graph for categorical data it would be a horizontal bar chart.
HR: a gradual reduction in the number of people who work for an organization that is achieved by not replacing those who leave.
It typically refers to a reduction in the workforce of a company or organization due to natural turnover, retirements, or other factors related to economic conditions (also war), rather than through deliberate layoffs or terminations.
The country’s agriculture sector experienced economic …. as farmers fled their homes to escape the violence of war.
Most of the job losses will come through ………
attrition
noun [ U ] fml
US /əˈtrɪʃ·ən/
The country’s agriculture sector experienced economic attrition as farmers fled their homes to escape the violence of war.
Most of the job losses will come through attrition.
Subsequently,
Next up is,
Coming next is,
In the data visualization, the bar representing “Male” is on the far left,….. ….. the bar representing “Female.”
In the timeline chart, January is …. …. February, then March, and so on until December.
this is followed by
this is followed by the deductions [odliczenia, potrącenia]
In the data visualization, the bar representing “Male” is on the far left, followed by the bar representing “Female.”
In the timeline chart, January is followed by February, then March, and so on until December.
Towards the right
Moving to the right
Towards the right-hand side
Continuing to the right
Going right
as we move to the right
At the far left
Starting from the left
On the far left
At the leftmost side
on the left-hand side
indisputably
Everyday learning has …. indisputably contributed to his success.
undoubtedly
adverb
UK /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ US [andaudiydliy]
Everyday learning has undoubtedly contributed to his success.
To carefully consider or pay attention to
Informed, sound
Be ……….. about how your data is graphed.
She received a ……. gift from her friend on her birthday.
Be thoughtful
Be thoughtful about how your data is graphed.
She received a thoughtful gift from her friend on her birthday.
the former is the opposite
I find this ……… approach can work well for visualizing on scale.
She was born in the …….. half of the 18th century.
The problems arose in the ……… part of the project.
the latter
I find this latter approach can work well for visualizing on scale.
She was born in the latter half of the 18th century.
The problems arose in the latter part of the project.
extremely big, immense, huge
The …. majority of children attend state schools.
The …. majority of our students – nearly 90 percent – graduate within four years.
His knowledge of literature was truly …..
I use this chart to visualize …. different magnitudes.
“The city has changed … over the past decade.”
“Their fortunes differed …. from one another.”
“The new software is …. superior to the old version.”
“His knowledge of the subject is …. greater than mine.”
vast
adjective
US /væst/
vastly
adverb
US /ˈvæst.li/
The vast majority of children attend state schools.
The vast majority of our students – nearly 90 percent – graduate within four years.
His knowledge of literature was truly vast.
I use this chart to visualize vastly different magnitudes.
vastly different
vastly superior
vastly improved
“The city has changed vastly over the past decade.”
“Their fortunes differed vastly from one another.”
“The new software is vastly superior to the old version.”
“His knowledge of the subject is vastly greater than mine.”
to use something in an unsuitable way or in a way that was not intended:
ABUSE, EXPLOIT, OVERUSE
She was accused of ……. company funds.
This new computer system is completely unnecessary and a … of taxpayers’ money.
the …. of power/drugs
“The company was fined for the …. of customer data.”
misuse
verb [ T ]
US /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/
She was accused of misusing company funds.
This new computer system is completely unnecessary and a misuse of taxpayers’ money.
the misuse of power/drugs
to make someone feel attracted to you and want to have sex with you
attract, tempt, lure, entice [entajs] - the enticing smell of coffee
This design of infographic has a certain visual appeal and can … the reader.
He felt that she was trying to ……. him.
seduce
verb
US /səˈduːs/
This design has a certain visual appeal and can seduce the reader.
He felt that she was trying to seduce him.
A visual displayed/plotted/graphed in medium blue
A visual rendered in medium blue
something suspicious is going on here
something fishy is going on here
total cost or aggregate cost
total market share - synonym for total
What proportion supplier B makes up of the ….. market
overall cost
overall effect
overall assessment
overall market share
What proportion supplier B makes up of the overall market
To create or cause a problem, difficulty, or challenge
Let’s discuss a couple of issues that …. a challenge for accurately interpreting this data.
The new regulations …a challenge for small businesses.
We’re not the ones that …. a threat to this market.
pose a challenge
pose a threat
pose difficulties
pose a risk [stanowić]
Let’s discuss a couple of issues that pose a challenge for accurately interpreting this data.
The new regulations pose a challenge for small businesses.
We’re not the ones that pose a threat to this market.
to cause results, figures, profits, etc. to seem higher or lower than they really are
The company’s income is …… because not all customers have paid their bills.
It can actually do a lot of harm, as we see here with the way it ….. the visual perception of the numbers.
I have a ….. sense of humor, others find my jokes odd.
skew
verb [ T ] /adj
/skjuː/ US
The company’s income is skewed because not all customers have paid their bills.
It can actually do a lot of harm, as we see here with the way it skews the visual perception of the numbers.
I have a skewed sense of humor, others find my jokes odd.
Długość krzywej
Arc lenght
Linie siatki
Gridlines
in danger of being harmed or destroyed; threaten
Driving under the influence of alcohol puts not only your own life but also the lives of others in ……..
The extreme weather conditions put the hikers’ lives in ….
Not taking part in that social event puts your relations with coworkers in …..
jeopardy
noun
UK /ˈdʒepədi/ US
Put in jeopardy
Be in jeopardy
The extreme weather conditions put the hikers’ lives in jeopardy,
Driving under the influence of alcohol puts not only your own life but also the lives of others in jeopardy.
Not taking part in that social event puts your relations with coworkers in jeopardy.
Consume space
Take up space
SURROUNDED;
surrounded by walls, objects, or structures:
We think of objects that are physically ………. together as belonging to part of a group.
He doesn’t like ……… spaces.
enclosed
adjective
US /ɪnˈkloʊzd/
We think of objects that are physically enclosed together as belonging to part of a group.
He doesn’t like enclosed spaces.
Utilizing my experience
Employing my experience
……. from my experience, I’ve identified five key concepts to help you understand DAX better.
In the interview, I emphasized my ability to …. from my experience in customer service to provide excellent client support.”
Drawing from
Drawing from my experience, I’ve identified five key concepts to help you understand DAX better.
In the interview, I emphasized my ability to draw from my experience in customer service to provide excellent client support.”
an act of closing
the …… of a factory
The ……. of the Chinese market poses/create unpredictable hindrances for our company.”
closure
noun
/ˈkləuʒə/
the closure of a factory
The closure of the Chinese market poses/create unpredictable hindrances for our company.”
the state of continuing for a long period of time without being changed or stopped
The system ensures the ….. of data backups to prevent loss.
continuity
noun [ U ]
UK /ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti/
The system ensures the continuity of data backups to prevent loss.
Remove, get rid of
….. …. irrelevant and redundant elements allows our data to stand out more.
strip sth away
phrasal verb with strip verb [ T ]
Stripping away irrelevant and redundant elements allows our data to stand out more.
Seller, someone who is selling something
For the past few months she’s been working as a street ……, selling fruit and vegetables.
vendor
noun [ C ] LAW formal or specialized
US /ˈven.dɚ/
For the past few months she’s been working as a street vendor, selling fruit and vegetables.
a hot dog vendor
noticeably, clearly, notably, largely
We can improve this visual ……. by making some relatively minor changes.
She has …… changed her eating habits.
markedly
adverb
US /ˈmɑːr.kɪd.li/ [markedli]
We can improve this visual markedly by making some relatively minor changes.
She has markedly changed her eating habits.
visualization [noun] or as an adj - related to seeing
The ….. provided a clear representation of the data. [noun]
Make sure you have …… contact before you take your shot. [adj]
visual
noun [ C ] and adj
US /ˈvɪʒ.u.əl/
visual stimulus/impact/abilities [adj] wzrokowy, wizualny
The visual provided a clear representation of the data.\
Make sure you have visual contact before you take your shot.
an arrangement in which two or more things are positioned in a straight line
the state of a text being arranged in a line with a margin in a text editor
Specifically, the latter version has been designed with greater attention to …. and white space.
Please check the page …… .
alignment
noun
US /əˈlaɪn.mənt/
Specifically, the latter version has been designed with greater attention to alignment and white space.
Please check the page alignment.
clearly separate or different in shape or form
separate elements, distinct elements [adj]
This house has a ……. entrance for servants.
discrete
adjective
US /dɪˈskriːt/
This house has a discrete entrance for servants