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Exam: BEC Vantage

debrief

IPA: /dɪˈbrif/

KK: /diˈbrif/

transitive verb

Definition: To question someone in order to gather information or intelligence, especially after a mission or event.

Example: After the operation, the team was debriefed to discuss what happened and gather insights.

deduct

IPA: /dɪˈdʌkt/

KK: /dɪˈdʌkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take away a part or amount from a total, often to reduce the value or amount of something.

Example: Poor plumbing deducts from the value of the house.

transitive verb

Definition: To take away an amount from a total or to subtract something from a larger amount.

Example: The accountant will deduct the expenses from the total income.

delayer

IPA: /dɪˈleɪ.ər/

KK: /dɪˈleɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes a delay or slows down a process.

Example: The delayer in the project caused the team to miss the deadline.

verb

Definition: To remove layers or levels from something, often to simplify or expose what is underneath.

Example: The artist decided to delayer the painting to reveal the original colors.

delegable

IPA: /ˈdɛlɪɡəbl/

KK: /ˈdɛlɪɡəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be assigned or transferred to someone else, especially in terms of responsibilities or tasks.

Example: The manager decided that the project tasks were delegable to the team members.

delegate

IPA: /ˈdɛlɪɡət/

KK: /ˈdɛlɪɡɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who is chosen or appointed to represent others, often at a meeting or conference.

Example: The company sent a delegate to the international conference to discuss new policies.

transitive verb

Definition: To assign responsibility or authority to someone else, often to help manage tasks or duties.

Example: The manager decided to delegate the project to her team members to ensure it was completed on time.

delegation

IPA: /ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A group of people chosen to represent others, often in a formal setting or meeting.

Example: The delegation from our company attended the international conference to discuss trade agreements.

delegator

IPA: /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪtə/

KK: /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who assigns tasks or responsibilities to others.

Example: As a good manager, she is an effective delegator who trusts her team to complete their work.

deliver

IPA: /dɪˈlɪvər/

KK: /dɪˈlɪvɚ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give birth to a baby.

Example: She expects to deliver in late August.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring something to a person or place, or to help someone give birth.

Example: The courier will deliver the package by noon.

deliverability

IPA: /dɪˌlɪvərəˈbɪlɪti/

KK: /dɪˈlɪvərəbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to be delivered or sent to a destination.

Example: The deliverability of the package was confirmed before shipping.

deliverable

IPA: /dɪˈlɪvərəbl/

KK: /dɪˈlɪvərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be sent or provided to someone, often used in the context of projects or tasks that can be completed and handed over.

Example: The team worked hard to ensure that all deliverable items were completed on time.

noun

Definition: A product or result that is produced as part of a project and is delivered to a client or stakeholder.

Example: The team worked hard to ensure that the final deliverable met all the client's requirements.

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