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Exam: BEC Vantage

cashback

IPA: //ˈkæʃbæk//

KK: /ˈkæʃbæk/

noun

Definition: A percentage of money returned to a customer after making a purchase, often used as an incentive by credit card companies or retailers.

Example: I received a cashback reward after buying my new phone.

cashbook

IPA: /ˈkæʃbʊk/

KK: /ˈkæʃbʊk/

noun

Definition: A book used to record all money that comes in and goes out, including cash receipts and payments.

Example: The accountant updated the cashbook to reflect the latest transactions.

cashier

IPA: /kæˈʃɪr/

KK: /kæˈʃɪr/

noun

Definition: A person who works in a store or bank and is responsible for handling money and processing transactions with customers.

Example: The cashier scanned my items and told me the total amount to pay.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove someone from their job or position, usually because of a mistake or wrongdoing.

Example: The company decided to cashier the manager after the incident.

cashless

IPA: /ˈkæʃləs/

KK: /ˈkæʃləs/

adjective

Definition: Not using physical money for transactions, instead relying on electronic methods like credit cards or mobile payments.

Example: Many stores are now cashless, allowing customers to pay using their smartphones.

casing

IPA: /ˈkeɪsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkeɪsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A protective or enclosing cover, often used for items like sausages, pipes, or windows.

Example: The sausage was stuffed into a natural casing made from animal intestine.

catalog

IPA: /ˈkætəlɒg/

KK: /ˈkætəlɒg/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be included in a list or inventory of items, often for sale or reference.

Example: The new books will catalog in the library's system next week.

noun

Definition: A catalog is a list or collection of items, often organized in a specific way, that provides information about each item, such as descriptions or illustrations.

Example: I looked through the catalog to find the latest fashion trends.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a systematic list of items, often including details about each item, such as books, products, or records.

Example: The librarian will catalog all the new books in the library.

cater

IPA: //ˈkeɪtər//

KK: /ˈkeɪtər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To provide food and services for events or gatherings, often in a professional capacity.

Example: The company decided to cater the wedding reception with a variety of delicious dishes.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide food and drinks for an event or to meet someone's needs or desires.

Example: The company will cater the wedding reception with a variety of delicious dishes.

caterer

IPA: //ˈkeɪtərər//

KK: /ˈkeɪtərər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that prepares and serves food for events or special occasions.

Example: The caterer provided a delicious buffet for the wedding reception.

catering

IPA: /ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The business of providing food and services for events, such as parties or meetings.

Example: The catering for the wedding was handled by a well-known local company.

verb

Definition: To provide food and drinks for an event or gathering.

Example: The company is catering the wedding reception this weekend.

centralise

IPA: /ˈsɛntrəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To bring together or organize things in one central place or under one authority.

Example: The company decided to centralise its operations to improve efficiency.

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