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graph
Graphical display of relations-----Example: as shown on the graph
flow-chart
Display flow and structure of a programm------example: present the programm with a flow-chart
pie chart
Circular graphic divided into pieces-----example: present the data with a pie chart
credit
Set amount of money pre-payed by a bank------ex: I will pay with my credit-card
finance
management of large amounts of money-----ex: you will finance our company starting next month
loan
Set amount of money borrowed from a bank.-------ex: To pay for our new house we took a loan from our local bank.
genuine
The original, the real deal-----ex: cola is the genuine product, pepsi is a fake
bona fide
Same as Genuine, The original, the real deal------ex: its a bona fide swiss watch
counterfeit
made in exact imitation of something ------ex: We will launch our counterfeit product next year
warranty
a written guarantee, issued to the purchaser of an article by its manufacturer, promising to repair or replace it if necessary within a specified period of time. "the car comes with a three-year warranty"
shelf life
the length of time for which an item remains usable, fit for consumption, or saleable. "the shelf life of fresh pasta"
contract
Formel agreement between parties------ex: we madea contract on our agreement
authorise
specifying access rights/privileges-------ex: to authorise an employee to sign purchase orders
summarise
give a brief statement of the main points of (something)------ex:"these results can be summarized in the following table"
analyse
Examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it.-------ex: We need to analyse our results more clearly
back date
put an earlier date to (a document or agreement) than the actual one.-----ex: they backdated the sale documents to evade a court order
batch
A number of things or people regarded as a group or set.-------ex:the company undertakes separate quality control checks on every batch
backlog
An accumulation of uncompleted work or matters needing to be dealt with.-------ex: the company took on extra staff to clear the backlog of work
trademark
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product. ____ex:Next month, the business will register their trademark so that no other company can use their company logo.
loss-leader
a product sold at a loss to attract customers.-------ex: Many of the compact discs sold by the store are sold as loss-leaders to attract consumers to buy other products.
concession
a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded.--------ex: the strikers returned to work having won some concessions
tax
a sum of money demanded by a government for its support.------ex: We all have to pay taxes, and it sucks!
penalties
a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract------ex: The company was given a severe penalty for the violation.
interest
money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt_____ex: put your cash in a savings account where it will earn interest:
leasehold
The holding of property by lease.------ex: I went into a leasehold property at four hundred and fifty pounds rent per year.
location
The definition of a location is the place where something is or where something is occurring.-------ex: We`re moving our headquarters to a new location next month
construction
The action of building something, typically a large structure.----ex: The building is under construction
unanimous
fully in agreement------ex: the doctors were unanimous in their diagnoses
summary
A brief statement of the main points of something.-------ex: Please write a summary of chapter two
representative
Typical of a class, group, or body of opinions. "a representative sample of young people in Scotland"
satisfaction
Fulfilment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this• "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction
entertainment
The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
ex: everyone just sits in front of the television for entertainment
convenience
The state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty
ex: do make an appointment at your convenience
SAE
A self-addressed envelope with a stamp affixed, typically enclosed with a letter for an expected reply
ex: Send us your reply, using the SAE.
AOB (all other business)
Matters not listed on the agenda of a meeting, raised after the items on the agenda have been discussed.
ex: Don`t forget to put AOB at the end of the agenda.
CEO
A chief executive officer, the highest-ranking person in a company or other institution
ex: Our companys CEO does a great job
end user
someone who buys and uses a product, especially a computer or a piece of software
ex: The software can be modified to suit the particular needs of the end user.
broker
a person employed to buy and sell for others
ex: I called my broker for advice about investing in the stock market.
claimant
someone who makes an request for money from a government, insurance company etc
ex: The claimants failed to register for a rebate
administration
the activities involved in managing a business, organization, or institution
ex: Too much is spent on administration
