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Business Word/Phrase of the Day

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PERK pɜrk

29 Aug 2023

Noun

  • an added benefit of something, especially a job.
Example Sentence: The company car is just one of the perks of my new job.
 

ON THE FIRST RUNG  

28 Aug 2023

Phrase

  • at the lowest level of an organisation (the first step of a ladder)
Example Sentence: I started working here on the first rung 30 years ago.
 

OBLIGATION ɒblɪˈgeɪʃən

27 Aug 2023

Noun

  • something that you must do.
Example Sentence: You are under no obligation to finish this job.
 

JEOPARDISE [US -IZE] dʒɛpərˌdaɪz

26 Aug 2023

Verb

  • to put something at risk or in danger.
Example Sentence: His mistake jeopardised the entire project.
 

INNOVATE ɪnəˌveɪt

25 Aug 2023

Verb

  • to create, develop or design new technology or products.
Example Sentence: The mobile phone industry constantly needs to innovate.
 

FLAW flɔ

24 Aug 2023

Noun

  • a problem or defect with something, especially a plan.
Example Sentence: The plan was flawed because of the lack of funds.
 

EXPLOIT ɛksplɔɪt

23 Aug 2023

Noun

  • use to your benefit.
Example Sentence: The country's resources are not being fully exploited.
 

DURABLE dʊərəbəl

22 Aug 2023

Adjective

  • lasting a long time without wear.
Example Sentence: Their range of kitchen products are durable but inexpensive.
 

MORALE məˈræl

21 Aug 2023

Noun

  • the general feelings of a group towards success.
Example Sentence: Morale amongst the staff dropped because of poor conditions.
 

MARKETING MIX mɑrkɪtɪŋ mɪks

20 Aug 2023

Noun

  • the combination of marketing strategies a company uses.
Example Sentence: It's important to get the right marketing mix.
 

MARKET NICHE mɑrkɪt nɪtʃ

19 Aug 2023

Noun

  • a small but profitable segment of market.
Example Sentence: They found a market niche providing special chairs for elderly people.
 

MAKE SENSE meɪk sɛns

18 Aug 2023

Phrase

  • to be logical, having considered all the facts.
Example Sentence: I think it makes sense for us to buy a new printer.
 

MAKE GAINS meɪk geɪns

17 Aug 2023

Phrase

  • to achieve a stronger position or get positive results (especially business)
Example Sentence: He's confident that the company will make gains in the near future.
 

MAKE A COMPLAINT  

16 Aug 2023

Phrase

  • to tell somebody that you are unhappy with their product or service.
Example Sentence: Can I speak to the manager? I want to make a complaint.
 

LOYALTY lɔɪəlti

15 Aug 2023

Noun

  • a person/groups' willingness to stay with one particular product.
Example Sentence: Customer loyalty can be improved by using a card scheme.
 
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