Exam: BEC Vantage

Definition: A specific number or percentage that is set as a limit or requirement for something, such as hiring or production.

Example: The company has a quota for hiring new employees from diverse backgrounds.

Definition: To change or adjust something in small steps or increments, often used in the context of mechanisms or systems that operate in a stepwise manner.

Example: The machine will ratchet up its speed gradually until it reaches the desired level.

Definition: A tool or device that allows movement in one direction only, often used in machinery or hand tools.

Example: He used a ratchet to tighten the bolt securely.

Definition: To increase or decrease something in small steps or increments, often used in the context of adjustments or changes.

Example: The company decided to ratchet down its spending to save money for future projects.

Definition: To be considered or classified in a certain way, often in terms of quality or value.

Example: In the latest survey, the restaurant rates highly among customers.

Definition: A number or amount that is used to calculate a charge, payment, or proportion in relation to something else, such as interest or speed.

Example: The interest rate on my savings account is very low.

Definition: To determine the value, quality, or importance of something, often by assigning a score or rank.

Example: The teacher will rate the students' projects based on creativity and effort.

Definition: A change made to something in order to improve it or make it more suitable after the first adjustment.

Example: After the initial changes, we needed a readjustment to better fit the new requirements.

Definition: To adjust or change the position or arrangement of something so that it is in the correct order or alignment again.

Example: The team decided to realign their goals to better match the company's vision.

Definition: To assign or distribute something again, often referring to resources or tasks.

Example: The company decided to reallocate funds to improve employee training programs.

Definition: The process of distributing something again or differently, often referring to resources or responsibilities.

Example: The reallocation of funds helped improve the community services.

Definition: To give or assign something again after it has been distributed before.

Example: The committee decided to reallot the funds to different projects this year.

Definition: To assign someone to a position or role again after they have previously held it.

Example: The committee decided to reappoint the director for another term.

Definition: The act of appointing someone again to a position or role after their previous appointment has ended.

Example: After a successful term, the board decided on her reappointment as the committee chair.