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Exam: BEC Vantage

manpower

IPA: /ˈmænˌpaʊər/

KK: /ˈmænˌpaʊər/

noun

Definition: The total number of workers or people available to do a job or task.

Example: The company is looking to increase its manpower to meet the growing demand for its products.

manufacture

IPA: /ˌmænəˈfæktʃər/

KK: /mænəˈfækʧər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create or produce items, usually in large amounts and often using machines.

Example: The factory will manufacture new products next month.

noun

Definition: The process of making products, especially in large quantities, using machines or manual labor.

Example: The manufacture of cars requires a lot of skilled workers and advanced technology.

transitive verb

Definition: To make or produce something, especially in large quantities using machines.

Example: The factory will manufacture new cars starting next month.

manufactured

IPA: //ˈmæn.jʊˌfæk.tʃərd//

KK: /mænˈfækʧərd/

adjective

Definition: Created or produced by people, often in a factory, instead of occurring naturally.

Example: The manufactured goods were displayed at the trade show.

verb

Definition: To make or produce something, usually in large quantities using machines.

Example: The company manufactured thousands of toys last year.

manufacturer

IPA: /ˌmænəˈfæktʃərər/

KK: /mænəˈfækʧərər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that makes goods or products, usually in large quantities.

Example: The manufacturer delivered the new cars to the dealership.

manufacturing

IPA: /ˌmænəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

KK: /mænəˈfækʧərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of making goods from raw materials, often in large quantities, typically in factories.

Example: The manufacturing of cars requires a lot of skilled workers and advanced technology.

verb

Definition: To make or produce goods, especially in large quantities using machines.

Example: The factory is manufacturing new cars every day.

maquila

IPA: /məˈkiːlə/

KK: /məˈkiːlə/

noun

Definition: A type of factory in Mexico that assembles products for foreign companies, often located near the U.S. border.

Example: Many workers in the region are employed in a maquila, assembling electronics for export.

maquiladora

IPA: /mɑːˈkiːləˌdɔːrə/

KK: /mɑːˈkiːləˌdɔːrə/

noun

Definition: A type of factory in Mexico where foreign materials are assembled into products, often for export, usually employing lower-paid workers.

Example: Many electronics are produced in a maquiladora before being shipped to the United States.

margin

IPA: /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

KK: /ˈmɑrdʒɪn/

noun

Definition: A space or amount that is allowed beyond what is necessary, often used to describe limits, differences, or borders.

Example: The margin of error in the experiment was very small, indicating precise measurements.

transitive verb

Definition: To add a margin to something, such as a financial account or a page.

Example: He decided to margin his brokerage account to increase his buying power.

market

IPA: /ˈmɑːrkɪt/

KK: /ˈmɑrkɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in buying and selling goods or services in a marketplace.

Example: Every Saturday, people market their homemade goods at the local fair.

noun

Definition: A place or area where people buy and sell goods, or a system for trading products and services.

Example: Every Saturday, we visit the local market to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.

transitive verb

Definition: To offer goods or services for sale to customers.

Example: The company plans to market its new product next month.

marketability

IPA: /ˌmɑːrkɪtəˈbɪləti/

KK: /ˈmɑrkɪtəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a product or service to attract buyers and be sold successfully.

Example: The marketability of the new smartphone is very high due to its innovative features.

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