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Business Word/Phrase of the Day

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PHASE feɪz

21 Oct 2023

Noun

  • a defined stage or part of a process.
Example Sentence: The next phase of the project will involve building a prototype.
 

PERFORMANCE pərˈfɔrməns

20 Oct 2023

Noun

  • how well somebody/something does something.
Example Sentence: The company's performance has improved in recent months.
 

MIDDLEMAN mɪdlˌmæn

19 Oct 2023

Noun

  • somebody who acts between two people/groups in business.
Example Sentence: Let's cut out the middleman and work directly with each other.
 

MEET DEMAND mit dɪˈmænd

18 Oct 2023

Phrase

  • manage to supply enough of something.
Example Sentence: The company is struggling to meet the sudden demand.
 

MARK-UP mɑrk ʌp

17 Oct 2023

Noun

  • an increase in the price of something.
Example Sentence: There is a mark-up of 40% on these foreign imports.
 

MAIL ORDER meɪl ɔrdər

16 Oct 2023

Noun

  • the sale of products that are delivered by post.
Example Sentence: She bought the skirt by mail order but it was never delivered.
 

LUCRATIVE lukrətɪv

15 Oct 2023

Adjective

  • making a lot of money.
Example Sentence: He has signed a lucrative deal with a new record label.
 

LOSS LEADER lɔs lidər

14 Oct 2023

Noun

  • a product that is sold at a very low price to attract customers.
Example Sentence: Supermarkets often use milk as a loss leader.
 

LOOPHOLE lupˌhoʊ

13 Oct 2023

Noun

  • a mistake in the law that allows people to do something that they should not.
Example Sentence: Their lawyers found a loophole in the law and they were acquited.
 

INITIATIVE ɪˈnɪʃiətɪv

12 Oct 2023

Noun

  • an action, especially one that aims to solve a problem.
Example Sentence: The initiative aims to encourage more people to stay in education.
 

INCOME BRACKET ɪnkʌm brækɪt

11 Oct 2023

Noun

  • a category of taxpayers based on their level of income.
Example Sentence: The tax will mainly effect people in the higher income bracket.
 

INCENTIVE ɪnˈsɛntɪv

10 Oct 2023

Noun

  • something that incites or encourages an action or greater effort.
Example Sentence: Many universities have started providing large incentives to encourage student enrolment.
 

IN BULK ɪn bʌlk

09 Oct 2023

Phrase

  • in large amounts.
Example Sentence: We buy paper in bulk at a very low price.
 

GO BUST goʊ bʌst

08 Oct 2023

Phrasal Verb

  • (of a company) close because it cannot make enough money.
Example Sentence: The company went bust after 12 months of severe losses.
 

FREE MARKET fri mɑrkɪt

07 Oct 2023

Noun

  • a market that is not influenced by the government.
Example Sentence: He supports a free market for goods in Europe.
 
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