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APTITUDE TEST æptɪˌtud tɛst

22 Dec 2023

Noun

  • a test which measures a person's ability to do a certain job.
Example Sentence: Candidates will be required to complete an aptitude test.
 

COMMODITY kəˈmɒdɪti

22 Nov 2023

Noun

  • something that can be bought or sold e.g. a resource or product.
Example Sentence: Primary commodities tend to be produced in poorer countries.
 

PLANT plænt

22 Oct 2023

Noun

  • a factory or place where something is produced, including energy.
Example Sentence: They announced that the plant would be closed down in 6 months.
 

VOUCHER vaʊtʃər

22 Sep 2023

Noun

  • a paper which can be exchanged for something up to a certain value.
Example Sentence: My aunty always gives me book vouchers at Christmas.
 

DURABLE dʊərəbəl

22 Aug 2023

Adjective

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

CHECKOUT tʃɛkˌaʊt

22 Jul 2023

Noun

  • the place in a shop or supermarket where you pay.
Example Sentence: When he went to the checkout he realised he had no money.
 

TIED UP taɪ ʌp

22 Jun 2023

Phrasal Verb

  • busy.
Example Sentence: I'm a bit tied up at the moment, could you call back tomorrow?
 

COME IN FOR  

22 May 2023

Phrasal Verb

  • attract.
Example Sentence: The minister has come in for a lot of criticism over his handling of the affair.
 

SALES FORCE seɪlz fɔrs

22 Apr 2023

Noun

  • all the people who sell for a company.
Example Sentence: The company is hoping to expand its sales force.
 

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE kæpɪtl ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃə

22 Mar 2023

Noun

  • the cost of long-term improvements.
Example Sentence: They do not have enough cashflow to cover their capital expenditure.
 

VIRUS /ˈvaɪə .rəs/

22 May 2013

noun

  • a computer program or part of a computer program which can make copies of itself and is intended to prevent the computer from working normally
Example Sentences:I can’t even start my computer anymore. I think it must be infected with a virus.
Never open an email attachment if you don’t know who it’s from. It might contain a virus.
 

UNFAIR DISMISSAL /ʌnˈfeər dɪˈsmɪs.əl/

22 Aug 2012

phrase

  • an employer's action when terminating an employee's employment contrary to the requirement of the country’s labour laws
Example Sentences:The court forced the company to pay her $45,000 for unfair dismissal.
If you feel the company has not followed the correct procedure for firing you, you could claim for unfair dismissal.
 
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