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Exam: TOEIC

outsourced

IPA: /ˈaʊtsaʊrst/

KK: /aʊtsaʊrst/

adjective

Definition: Describing work or services that are done by a company or individual outside of the main organization, often to save costs or improve efficiency.

Example: The company decided to use outsourced services for its customer support to reduce expenses.

verb

Definition: To have work done by someone outside of your own company or organization instead of doing it internally.

Example: The company outsourced its customer service to a third-party provider.

outsourcing

IPA: /ˈaʊtsaʊrsɪŋ/

KK: /aʊtsaʊrsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The practice of obtaining goods or services from an external source instead of producing them in-house, often to save money or improve efficiency.

Example: Many companies are outsourcing their customer service to reduce costs.

outspend

IPA: /aʊtˈspɛnd/

KK: /aʊtˈspɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To spend more money than someone else or more than what is available.

Example: She tends to outspend her budget every month.

outspent

IPA: /aʊtˈspɛnt/

KK: /aʊtspɛnt/

adjective

Definition: Completely exhausted or worn out, often due to excessive spending or effort.

Example: After the long hike, I felt outspent and needed to rest.

outstation

IPA: //aʊtˈsteɪʃən//

KK: /aʊtˈsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A place that is located far away from the main area, often used for specific purposes like work or research.

Example: The company has an outstation in the mountains for its field research team.

outtrade

IPA: //aʊtˈtreɪd//

KK: /aʊtˈtreɪd/

verb

Definition: To trade in a way that is more advantageous or profitable than someone else.

Example: The company was able to outtrade its competitors by offering better prices and services.

outturn

IPA: /ˈaʊtˌtɜrn/

KK: /aʊtˌtɜrn/

noun

Definition: The total amount of something that is produced or achieved during a specific time period.

Example: The outturn of the factory increased significantly this year.

outvalue

IPA: /aʊtˈvæljuː/

KK: /aʊtˈvælju/

verb

Definition: To be worth more than something else; to exceed in value.

Example: The new smartphone outvalues its competitors with better features and performance.

outwork

IPA: /ˈaʊtˌwɜrk/

KK: /aʊtˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: A small fortification built outside a main defensive structure to provide extra protection.

Example: The soldiers took their positions in the outwork to defend against the approaching enemy.

transitive verb

Definition: To work harder or more effectively than someone else, often resulting in completing a task more quickly or efficiently.

Example: She managed to outwork her competitors and finish the project ahead of schedule.

outworker

IPA: /ˈaʊtˌwɜrkər/

KK: /aʊtˌwɜrkər/

noun

Definition: A person who works from home or outside of a traditional office, often for a business or employer.

Example: As an outworker, she enjoys the flexibility of managing her own schedule while completing tasks for her clients.

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