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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Formal Communication & Information Exchange

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
discourse
discourse
[noun]

a prolonged and organized piece of communication focused on a particular subject

Ex: Academic discourse can be difficult for newcomers to follow. 
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to summarize

to give a short and simplified version that covers the main points of something

Ex: After reading the lengthy report, she asked her colleague to summarize the main findings for her. 
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to acknowledge

to confirm or report the receipt of something, often by providing a response or notification

Ex: The recipient acknowledged receipt of the package by signing the delivery slip. 
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to forward

to send something, such as an email or letter, that you have received, to someone else

Ex: I will forward your email to the appropriate department for further assistance. 
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to address

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

Ex: The company needs to address the issue of employee turnover. 
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jargon
jargon
[noun]

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

Ex: Medical professionals often use jargon such as 'stat,' 'BP,' and 'code blue,' which can be confusing to those outside the healthcare field. 
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to [set|put] the record straight

to correct a false story, misunderstanding, or incorrect belief by giving the true facts

Ex: I need to set the record straight: I never approved that deal. 
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enquiry
enquiry
[noun]

an act of asking questions to gather information, clarify doubts, or seek answers about a particular topic or issue

Ex: The teacher's enquiry about the student's progress prompted a detailed discussion. 
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bullet point

a symbol (•) or short statement used to list or highlight individual items in text

Ex: The presentation used bullet points to summarize key ideas. 
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to outline

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

Ex: Before writing the essay, the student outlined the main ideas to organize the structure. 
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wording
wording
[noun]

the way in which something is expressed or phrased in words

Ex: The wording of the contract was carefully reviewed by the lawyer. 
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shorthand
shorthand
[noun]

a method of writing quickly using symbols or abbreviations

Ex: She learned shorthand to take notes faster during lectures. 
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to reveal
to reveal
[Verb]

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

Ex: In her memoir, the author courageously revealed her struggles with mental illness. 
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poll
poll
[noun]

a process in which random people are asked the same questions to find out what the general public thinks about a given subject

Ex: The latest opinion poll indicates a significant shift in public opinion regarding climate change policies. 
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to brief
to brief
[Verb]

to give someone essential information or instructions about a particular subject or task

Ex: Before the meeting, the manager will brief the team on the agenda and key discussion points. 
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to put forward

to present an idea, suggestion, etc. to be discussed

Ex: She put forward a new plan to increase sales. 
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to highlight

to bring attention to something by making it more visible or important

Ex: The artist used vibrant colors to highlight the focal point of the painting. 
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transmission

the act of sending information or a message from one place or person to another

Ex: Quick transmission of orders is essential in emergencies. 
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to submit
to submit
[Verb]

to present an idea, opinion, or argument for consideration, often in a formal or structured setting

Ex: The lawyer submitted that the evidence was insufficient to prove guilt. 
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to touch on

to briefly mention a subject in written or spoken discussion

Ex: The professor touched on several interesting historical events during the lecture. 
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to initiate

to start a new course of action

Ex: The company decided to initiate a new marketing campaign to promote their latest product. 
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to unveil
to unveil
[Verb]

to reveal or disclose something previously concealed or hidden

Ex: The company CEO unveiled the new product features during the press conference. 
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recipient
recipient
[noun]

a person who receives something, such as an award, message, or item

Ex: She was the recipient of the scholarship. 
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