physik

no longer used because something new has been invented With technological changes many traditional skills have become obsolete. (= überflüssig)

a mistake in something that means that it is not correct or does not work correctly The argument is full of fundamental flaws. (= Fehler)

to attract or interest somebody The design has to appeal to all ages and social groups.

to find an acceptable way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that seem to be opposed to each other It was hard to reconcile his career ambitions with the needs of his children. (= in Einklang bringen, unter einen Hut bringen)

(im)possible to imagine These technological developments were hardly imaginable 30 years ago. (=vorstellbar, denkbar)

he system of official rules and ways of doing things that a government or an organization has, especially when these seem to be too complicated We need to reduce paperwork and bureaucracy in the company. (= Bürokratie, Verwaltung)

including all the necessary facts, details, or problems that need to be dealt with: 2000 experts have comprehensively assessed the effect of robots on the workplace. (=umfassend)

an unfair situation, in which some groups in society have more money, opportunities, power etc than others: Robots may increase social inequalities (=Ungleichheit)

to ask a large number of people questions in order to find out their attitudes or opinions: The researchers surveyed almost 2000 individuals (=nach der Meinung befragen)

special skills or knowledge in a particular subject, that you learn by experience or training: trainee engineers with varying degrees of computer expertise (=Fachkenntnis)

a statement about what you think is going to happen, or the act of making this statement: The data can be used to make useful economic predictions (=Vorhersage)

to imagine something that you think might happen in the future, especially something that you think will be good: The optimists envision a future where robots will not displace more jobs than they create new ones. (=sich vorstellen, Vision haben)

cannot be employed: The pessimists warn that masses of people will be unemployable because there will be fewer low-skilled jobs. (=nicht anstellbar)

someone who answers questions, especially in a survey: Only 62 percent of respondents said they were satisfied. (=befragte Person)

to show that somebody/something is right or reasonable Her success had justified the faith her teachers had put in her. (= rechtfertigen)

having a good effect: Cycling is highly beneficial to health and the environment. (=günstig, positive Wirkung habend)

a situation in which there is not enough of something that people need: a shortage of skilled labour (=Mangel an)

to encourage somebody to behave in a particular way by offering them a reward The government wants to incentivize people to switch to greener cars. (= anspornen, motivieren (durch Belohnung))

care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks Statistics should be treated with caution. (= Vorsicht)

to get or accept something that is sent or given to you to receive information / payments / a letter (= erhalten)

(of two or more events) to take place at the same time The strike was timed to coincide with the party conference. (=zusammenfallen mit)

to make something so that it is exactly right for someone's particular needs or for a particular purpose The classes are tailored to suit learners' needs. (=zuschneiden auf)

The process of recruiting (looking for) new employees. The recruitment process will take about 3 months. (=Rekrutierung, Einstellung von Arbeitskräften)

a job that is available for somebody to do There’s a vacancy in the accounts department.

to get great pleasure from something; to want very much to do or have something I don't relish the prospect of getting up early tomorrow.

a period of time during which a student or new graduate gets practical experience in a job, for example during the summer holiday/vacation

to repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it The government has reiterated its commitment to economic reform.

to make something start or happen, usually something official The government has instigated a programme of economic reform.

to watch somebody/something and make sure that a job or an activity is done correctly (= supervise)

(formal) at a time or a place which is suitable for somebody Can you telephone me at your convenience to arrange a meeting?

without any excitement, strong opinions, or special character: CVs are not bland documents as some bosses might think (=eintönig, langweilig)

the condition of having a paid job: terms and conditions of employment (=Anstellung)

the state of continuing for a period of time, without problems, interruptions, or changes: Potential employers check for continuity in the applicant’s employment record. (=Kontinuität)

a formal, usually written, request for something such as a job, place at university, or permission to do something The university welcomes applications from overseas students. (Bewerbung)