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infrastructure
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
In this country we have the resources and expertise to build infrastructures and basis for commerce abroad.
cost-effective
Something is effective or productive in relation to its cost
In many cases, it is more cost-effective to invest your money in a bigger and better-equipped house
sophisticated
Something that is developed to a high degree of complexity. Can also mean having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.
ahead in development; complex or intricate
• "advanced technology" • "a sophisticated electronic control system
Big Indian vendors are overcoming this barrier through increasingly sophisticated marketing techniques.
state-of-the-art
The most recent stage in the development of a product, incorporating the newest ideas and features.
This hospital was state-of-the-art 50 years ago but now its just a plain, old facility.
analysis
detailed examination of something
We sent the sample to the laboratory for analysis
track record
the past achievements or performance of a person, organization, or product.
"he has an excellent track record as an author"
assessment
estimate or judge the quality or quantity of
My income has been assessed wrongly
scheme
a plan or arrangement; a way of doing something
There are various schemes for improving the roads.
objective
a thing aimed at... a goal to achieve
our objective is to build a profitable business
factor
a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
"his skill was a factor in ensuring that so much was achieved"
produce
to make or manufacture
The factory produces furniture.
cater
to supply what is needed
take into account or make allowances for.
We cater for all educational needs.
satisfy
to give (a person) enough of what is wanted or needed
I told him enough to satisfy his curiosity.
brainstorming
an activity or business method in which a group of people meet to suggest a lot of new ideas for possible development
We need to do some brainstorming before we get down to detailed planning.
supervision
to direct, control or be in charge of
the action of supervising someone or something.
"he was placed under the supervision of a probation officer"
control
the right or ability of directing or of giving orders
She has control over all the decisions in that department
tariff
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
‘the reduction of trade barriers and import tariffs’
bonus
an extra amount of money that is given to you as present or reward
The company used to give a productivity bonus.
price
the amount of money for which something is sold
The price of the book was $10
haulage
the commercial transport of goods.
"road haulage"
courier
a person or company that takes messages or letters from one person or place to another.
I want to have this package delivered by motorcycle courier.
public transport
vehicles such as buses and trains that operate at regular times on fixed routes and are used by the public
He uses public transport to go to work
income tax
a tax you have to pay depending on your salary/income
The new law will lower income taxes for most taxpayers.
depreciation
the process of loosing value.
depreciation of the dollar against the Swiss frank
inflation
a general, continuous increase in prices
Inflation has risen to 3.5%
recalled
To bring a memory back
To revoke a decision or product or annul it
The company recalled their latest product
prevented
keep (something) from happening.
"action must be taken to prevent further accidents"
discontinued
stop making (a particular product).
"their current top-of-the-range running shoe is being discontinued"
overheads
to be deeply involved, or completely submerged
to sink overhead in debt
expenses
the cost incurred in or required for something.
conference rooms were equipped at great expense
investments
the action or process of investing money for profit.
You can lose money pretty fast by bad investment
point
an individual detail
tact is one of her strong points
type
a particular kind, class, or group
the guests were mostly urban types
angle
a particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem
discussing the problems from every conceivable angle
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 warrant
patent
the official legal right to make or sell an invention for a particular number of years
the company filed a patent on a genetically engineered tomato
deed
a signed instrument containing some legal transfer, bargain, or contract
- gave them the deed to the house
sensible
aware / having an understanding of a situation
It would seem more sensible to do the research now before we start on the project
suitable
right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation
these toys are not suitable for children under five
substantial
large in size, value or importance
"substantial progress had been made"
