agency
[noun]
a business or organization that provides services to other parties, especially by representing them in transactions
Ex:
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representative
[noun]
a person who acts on behalf of a group of people, especially in a legislative or official role
Ex:
curriculum vitae
[noun]
a document that summarizes a person's academic and work history, often used in job applications or academic pursuits
Ex:
to base
[verb]
to situate or establish as a central location for operations, activities, or planning
Ex:
The
organization
chose
to
base
its
research
and
development
division
in
the
innovation
hub
of
the
country
.
administrative
[adjective]
related to the management and organization of tasks, processes, or resources within an organization or system
Ex:
Administrative
tasks
such as
payroll
processing
and
budget
management
are
essential
for
business
operations
.
to fit
[verb]
to agree with or be suitable for a particular thing
Ex:
This
solution
fits
the
problem
we
're
trying
to
solve
.
requirement
[noun]
an activity or action that must be performed
Ex:
The
course
has
a
prerequisite
requirement
of
introductory
biology
.
to appear
[verb]
to seem as if someone or something is being or doing a particular thing
Ex:
He
appears
to
be
lost
,
looking around
and
checking
his
phone
for
directions
.
data
[noun]
information that a computer can use or store
Ex:
The
company
's
servers
store
terabytes
of
data
,
ensuring
rapid
access
for
their
web
applications
.
to appoint
[verb]
to give a responsibility or job to someone
Ex:
It
's
common
for
companies
to
appoint
experienced
managers
to
lead
crucial
departments
.
to [take] (a|) note
[phrase]
to make a written record of something for later use
Ex:
Can
you
take
a
note
of
the
address
for
me
?
to cope
[verb]
to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully
Ex:
Employees
cope
with
changes
in
the
workplace
by
adapting
to
new
procedures
and
technologies
.
to file
[verb]
to officially submit or store a document or record in accordance with legal or regulatory requirements
Ex:
After
the
meeting
,
the
company
filed
the
tax returns
as required
by
law
.
to [keep] a record
[phrase]
to maintain a written or digital account of information, events, or data for future reference
Ex:
The
library
keeps
a
record
of
all
the
books
borrowed
by
its
patrons
.
diary
[noun]
a small, portable notebook used as an organizer to keep track of dates, appointments, and events
Ex:
He
checked
his
diary
for
the
meeting
time
.
to mention
[verb]
to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail
Ex:
Can
you
mention
where
you
found
that
interesting
article
?
particularly
[adverb]
in a manner that emphasizes a specific aspect or detail
Ex:
I
enjoy
reading
,
particularly
mystery novels
.
spreadsheet
[noun]
a computer program used for calculating data, especially financial data
Ex:
The
sales
team
relies on
a
spreadsheet
to
forecast
sales
projections
and
monitor
performance
against
targets
.
interpersonal
[adjective]
relating to interactions or relationships between people
Ex:
The
workshop
focused
on
improving
interpersonal
communication
in
the
workplace
.
reference
[noun]
a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them
Ex:
The
company
requires
at least
two
references
from
former
employers
before
making
a
hiring
decision
.
teleconferencing
[noun]
the practice of holding a meeting between several people who are in different locations, linked via telecommunications devices
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
.
stock
[noun]
the items available for sale in a store or its warehouse
Ex:
The
warehouse
manager
oversees
the
organization
of
stock
to
optimize
space
and
facilitate
efficient
retrieval
.
to [keep] track of {sb/sth}
[phrase]
to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something
Ex:
The
GPS
system
helps
us
keep
track
of
our
location
during
the
road trip
.
literate
[adjective]
educated and knowledgeable in one or more fields
Ex:
The
literate
scholar
is
well-versed
in
various
philosophical theories
and
debates
.
organizational
[adjective]
relating to the structure, management, or activities of an organization or group
Ex:
Organizational
culture
influences
employee
behavior
and
decision-making
.
to go together
[verb]
to exist or occur at the same time or in the same place as something else
Ex:
Happiness
and
good health
tend
to
go together
for
many
people
.
training
[noun]
the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job
Ex:
licence
[noun]
a legal document that grants permission to do something that is otherwise restricted by law
customer service
[noun]
the help and advice that a company gives people who buy or use its products or services