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Work And Office Flashcards

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Deadline

Pronunciation: /ˈded.laɪn/

Context: “We need to submit the report by Friday’s deadline.”

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Meaning: The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

Synonyms: Due date, time limit.

Category: Noun

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Collaborate

Pronunciation: /kəˈlæb.ə.reɪt/

Context: “The design team will collaborate with the marketing team on the campaign.”

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Meaning: To work jointly with others, especially on a project.

Synonyms: Cooperate, team up.

Category: Verb

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Prioritize

Pronunciation: /praɪˈɒr.ɪ.taɪz/

Context: “We need to prioritize these tasks to meet our goals.”

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Meaning: To arrange tasks in order of importance or urgency.

Synonyms: Rank, organize.

Category: Verb

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Efficiency

Pronunciation: /ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Context: “Improving efficiency in the workplace can boost productivity.”

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Meaning: The ability to accomplish a task with minimal time and effort.

Synonyms: Productivity, effectiveness.

Category: noun

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Multitasking

Pronunciation: /ˌmʌl.tiˈtɑːs.kɪŋ/

Context: “Multitasking can sometimes reduce the quality of work.”

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Meaning: Performing multiple tasks at the same time.

Synonyms: Simultaneous tasks, juggling tasks.

Category: Noun

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Supervise

Pronunciation: /ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/

Context: “The manager will supervise the interns during their training period.”

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Meaning: To oversee and direct the work of others.

Synonyms: Oversee, monitor.

Category: Verb

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Delegate

Pronunciation: /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

Context: “It’s important for leaders to delegate tasks effectively.”

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Meaning: To assign tasks or responsibilities to others.

Synonyms: Assign, allocate.

Category: Verb

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Resign

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzaɪn/

Context: “She decided to resign from her position due to personal reasons.”

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Meaning: To formally quit a job or position.

Synonyms: Quit, step down.

Category: Verb

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Stakeholder

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.dər/

Context: “Stakeholders were invited to provide feedback on the new policy.”

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Meaning: A person or group with an interest or investment in a project or organization.

Synonyms: Investor, partner.

Category: Noun

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Budget

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/

Context: “We need to create a budget for the upcoming project.”

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Meaning: A plan for managing income and expenses.

Synonyms: Financial plan, allocation.

Category: Noun

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Performance

Pronunciation: /pəˈfɔː.məns/

Context: “Her performance during the presentation was outstanding.”

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Meaning: The act of doing a job, task, or activity.

Synonyms: Execution, achievement.

Category: Noun

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Feedback

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːd.bæk/

Context: “The manager provided detailed feedback on the project.”

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Meaning: Information about performance or work, usually given for improvement.

Synonyms: Input, evaluation.

Category: Noun

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Productivity

Pronunciation: /ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Context: “Increasing productivity is essential for company growth.”

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Meaning: The rate at which work is completed.

Synonyms: Efficiency, output.

Category: Noun

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Workload

[/ˈwɜːk.ləʊd/]

Her workload has increased significantly this month. :

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Meaning: The amount of work assigned to a person or team.

Synonyms: Task load, responsibilities

Category: Noun

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Entrepreneur

[/ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/]

The entrepreneur launched a successful tech startup.

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Meaning: Someone who starts and manages their own business.

Synonyms: Business owner, innovator

Category: Noun

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Networking [/ˈnet.wɜː.kɪŋ/]

Networking events are great for meeting potential clients.

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Meaning: Building professional relationships to exchange information and opportunities.

Synonyms: Connecting, relationship-building

Category: Noun

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Overtime [/ˈəʊ.və.taɪm/]

He earned extra pay for working overtime last week.

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Meaning: Time worked beyond the regular working hours.

Synonyms: Extra hours, extended time

Category: Noun

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Procrastinate [/prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/]

Avoid procrastinating if you want to meet tight deadlines.

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Meaning: To delay or postpone tasks.

Synonyms: Delay, put off

Category: Verb

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Promotion [/prəˈməʊ.ʃən/]

She received a promotion after completing the project successfully.

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Meaning: An advancement in rank or position.

Synonyms: Advancement, elevation

Category: Noun

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Work-life balance [/ˌwɜːk.laɪf ˈbæl.əns/]

Achieving a healthy work-life balance is important for well-being.

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Meaning: The ability to balance work responsibilities with personal life.

Synonyms: Lifestyle balance, harmony

Category: Noun

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Team player [/tiːm ˈpleɪ.ər/]

Employers often look for team players when hiring.

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Meaning: Someone who works well within a group.

Synonyms: Collaborative person, group worker

Category: Noun

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Agenda [/əˈdʒen.də/]

The agenda for the meeting includes budget updates and project timelines.

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: Meaning: A list of topics to be discussed during a meeting.

Synonyms: Schedule, plan

Category: Noun

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Entrepreneurial [/ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl/]

Her entrepreneurial mindset helped her identify new opportunities.

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Meaning: Having the qualities needed to run a business successfully.

Synonyms: Innovative, business-minded

Category: Adjective

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Conference [ˈkɒn.fər.əns]

Context: She will attend the annual business conference next week.

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Meaning: A formal meeting for discussion or information exchange.

Synonyms: Meeting, convention.

Category: Noun.

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Expertise [ˌek.spɜːˈtiːz]

The team relies on her expertise in financial management.

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Meaning: Specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field.

Synonyms: Skill, proficiency.

Category: Noun.

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Negotiation [nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən]

The contract was finalized after successful negotiations.

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Meaning: Discussion to reach an agreement.

Synonyms: Bargaining, discussion.

Category: Noun.

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Innovation [ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən]

Innovation drives progress in the tech industry.

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Meaning: The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products.

Synonyms: Creativity, invention.

Category: Noun.

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Client [ˈklaɪ.ənt]

The company has built strong relationships with its clients.

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Meaning: A person or organization that uses professional services.

Synonyms: Customer, patron.

Category: Noun.

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Meeting minutes [ˈmiː.tɪŋ ˈmɪn.ɪts]

: The secretary recorded the meeting minutes accurately.

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Meaning: A written record of what was discussed and decided in a meeting.

Synonyms: Record, notes.

Category: Noun

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Proposal [prəˈpəʊ.zəl]

: The proposal for the new project was approved.

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Meaning: A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration.

Synonyms: Suggestion, plan.

Category: Noun.

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Taskforce [ˈtɑːsk.fɔːs]

: A taskforce was created to handle the urgent issue.

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Meaning: A group formed to work on a specific task or problem.

Synonyms: Committee, team.

Category: Noun

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Hierarchy [ˈhaɪə.rɑː.ki]

: The company’s hierarchy determines decision-making authority.

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Meaning: A system where people or groups are ranked according to authority.

Synonyms: Structure, ranking.

Category: Noun

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Outsource [ˈaʊt.sɔːs]

: The company decided to outsource its IT services.

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Meaning: To hire external services to complete work.

Synonyms: Subcontract, delegate.

Category: Verb.

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Consensus [kənˈsen.səs]

Context: The team reached a consensus on the project’s direction.

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Meaning: General agreement among a group.

Synonyms: Agreement, harmony.

Category: Noun.

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Benchmark [ˈbentʃ.mɑːk]

: The company uses benchmarks to measure performance.

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Meaning: A standard for comparison or evaluation.

Synonyms: Standard, reference point.

Category: Noun.

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