C1 Level Wordlist - Business and Management

Here you will learn some English words about business and management, such as "acquisition", "invoice", "retailer", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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acquisition [noun]

the act of buying or obtaining something, especially something that is valuable

Ex: The art collector 's latest acquisition is a rare painting by a renowned artist .

Master of Business Administration [noun]

a second university degree in business management

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associate [noun]

a member of an organization with limited membership

Ex: He was honored to be invited as an associate of the prestigious research institute .

retailer [noun]

a store, person, or business that sells goods to the public for their own use, not for resale

Ex: The retailer offers discounts and promotions to attract customers to its stores .

commodity [noun]

(economics) an unprocessed material that can be traded in different exchanges or marketplaces

Ex: Agricultural commodities such as wheat , corn , and soybeans are subject to fluctuations in price based on factors like weather conditions and supply and demand .

merchandise [noun]

goods offered for sale or the ones bought or sold

Ex: The display window showcased the latest merchandise from the designer collection .

cooperative [noun]

an organization or business that is jointly owned and run by its members

Ex: The cooperative provides affordable housing options for its members , who share ownership and responsibility for the property .

audit [noun]

a formal inspection of a business's financial records to see if they are correct and accurate or not

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deficit [noun]

the difference between the needed amount that is higher than the available amount, especially money

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expenditure [noun]

the process of using money to pay for goods, services, or obligations

Ex: Expenditure on marketing has increased this quarter .

invoice [noun]

a list of goods or services received and their total cost

Ex: The invoice included a breakdown of the services provided and their respective costs .

margin [noun]

(business) the difference between the amount of money spent to buy or produce something and the amount of money gained from its sale

Ex: The retailer offers discounts to increase sales volume while maintaining a healthy margin .

turnover [noun]

the overall amount of profit made by a business or company over a specific period of time

Ex: The turnover for the quarter exceeded expectations , leading to a boost in shareholder confidence .

yield [noun]

an amount of profit gained from an investment or business

Ex: The financial advisor recommended diversifying the investment portfolio to maximize yield and minimize risk .

enterprise [noun]

a company

Ex: The multinational enterprise operates in multiple countries , serving a diverse customer base .

franchise [noun]

a commercial enterprise that functions under an agreement, using the branding, systems, and products of an established company

Ex: She owns three franchise locations across the state , all offering identical menus .

start-up [noun]

a newly established company or business venture, typically characterized by its innovative approach, early-stage development, and a focus on growth

Ex: She joined a promising start-up in the finance sector .

Ltd [noun]

used after the name of a company to indicate that its owners are not legally responsible for all the money that the company owes but only to the amount they have invested in it

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venture [noun]

a business activity that is mostly very risky

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net [adjective]

final amount after the deduction of all costs

Ex: The company 's net worth increased significantly following the sale of its assets .

cooperative [adjective]

pertaining to an organization jointly owned and operated by its members

Ex: She works for a cooperative bank focused on community development .

incorporated [adjective]

having become a legal business company

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managerial [adjective]

related to managing or supervising tasks, resources, or personnel within an organization

Ex: Managerial decisions affect the allocation of resources and the achievement of organizational goals .

profitable [adjective]

(of a business) providing benefits or valuable returns

Ex: Investing in renewable energy has turned out to be a profitable venture for many companies .

to administer [verb]

to be responsible for a company, organization, etc. and manage its affairs, including financial matters

Ex: Over the years , he has successfully administered various projects for the company .

to close [verb]

to finalize a business deal

Ex: The CEO flew to the client 's headquarters to personally close the multimillion-dollar contract .

to merge [verb]

to combine and create one whole

Ex: The traffic from multiple lanes gradually merged on the highway .

to publicize [verb]

to draw public's attention to something by giving information about it as an act of advertisement

Ex: Local businesses often publicize special promotions to attract customers .

to take over [verb]

to take control of a company or business, particularly by buying more shares

Ex: The billionaire entrepreneur strategically took over the fashion brand , recognizing its potential for global expansion .

patent [noun]

a formal document that gives someone the right to be the only one who makes, uses, or sells an invention or product for a limited amount of time

Ex: With the patent in hand , the company was able to secure funding and begin mass production of their new gadget .

shipping [noun]

the act of transporting goods, particularly by sea

Ex: International shipping can be complex , requiring detailed knowledge of customs regulations and import / export laws .

warehouse [noun]

a large place in which raw materials or produced goods are stored before they are sold or distributed

Ex: Automated robots now navigate the warehouse , significantly speeding up the process of sorting and retrieving items .

operational [adjective]

related to the way in which a business, organization, machine, etc. functions

Ex: The IT team worked overnight to ensure that all systems were operational after the power outage .

public relations [noun]

the process of presenting a favorable public image of a person, firm, or institution

Ex: The public relations department organized a press conference to announce the launch of the new product .

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Animals	Appearance	Digital Communication	Movies
Foods and Ingredients	Advice and Suggestion	The Human Anatomy	Buildings and Construction
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