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Exam: TOEIC

productivity

IPA: /prɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/

KK: /prɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: The measure of how much work or output is produced in a certain amount of time, often related to efficiency in tasks or processes.

Example: Improving productivity in the workplace can lead to higher profits and employee satisfaction.

professional

IPA: /prəˈfɛʃənl/

KK: /prəˈfɛʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a job or career that requires special training or education, often showing high skill or expertise.

Example: She is a professional musician who performs at concerts around the world.

noun

Definition: A person who is trained and skilled in a specific job or profession, often earning a living from it.

Example: She hired a professional to help with her taxes.

professionalism

IPA: /prəˈfɛʃənəlɪzəm/

KK: /prəˈfɛʃənlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The quality or skill of being professional, which includes having the right knowledge, behavior, and standards in a job or profession.

Example: Her professionalism in handling difficult clients earned her a promotion.

professionalize

IPA: /prəˈfɛʃənəˌlaɪz/

KK: /prəˈfɛʃənəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more professional or to give it the qualities of a profession.

Example: The company aims to professionalize its training programs to improve employee skills.

professionally

IPA: /prəˈfɛʃənəli/

KK: /prəˈfɛʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is suitable for a professional or done by someone who is skilled and trained in a particular field.

Example: She handled the situation very professionally, ensuring that everyone felt respected.

profit

IPA: /ˈprɒfɪt/

KK: /ˈprɒfɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To earn money or benefit from an activity or investment.

Example: The company profits from its new product line.

noun

Definition: The money that is made from a business or investment after all costs are paid.

Example: The company reported a significant profit this quarter.

transitive verb

Definition: To gain a financial advantage or benefit from something.

Example: The company aims to profit from its new product line.

profitability

IPA: /ˌprɒfɪtəˈbɪlɪti/

KK: /prɒfɪtəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a business or investment to earn more money than it spends.

Example: The company's profitability improved after they reduced their costs.

profitable

IPA: /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

KK: /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that brings in more money than it costs, making it a good investment or beneficial.

Example: The new marketing strategy proved to be very profitable for the company.

profitableness

IPA: /ˈprɒfɪtəblnəs/

KK: /ˈprɒfɪtəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to make a profit or be useful; it refers to how beneficial something is in terms of financial gain or usefulness.

Example: The profitableness of the new business strategy was evident in the increased sales.

profitably

IPA: /ˈprɒfɪtəbli/

KK: /ˈprɒfɪtəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that results in financial gain or benefit.

Example: The company was able to operate profitably even during tough economic times.

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