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Exam: TOEIC

clerk

IPA: /klɜːrk/

KK: /klɜrk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To work in a job that involves keeping records, helping customers, or performing administrative tasks.

Example: She clerked at the local bookstore during the summer.

noun

Definition: A person who works in an office or at a service desk, handling tasks like keeping records, assisting customers, or managing paperwork.

Example: The clerk at the hotel helped us check in quickly.

clerkship

IPA: /ˈklɜːrkʃɪp/

KK: /ˈklɜrkʃɪp/

noun

Definition: A temporary position where a person assists a judge or works in an office, often as part of training or gaining experience in a specific field.

Example: After law school, she applied for a clerkship to gain practical experience in the legal system.

client

IPA: /ˈklaɪənt/

KK: /ˈklaɪənt/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that receives services or advice from a professional or company.

Example: The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.

clientage

IPA: /ˈklaɪəntɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈklaɪəntɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A group of clients or customers who use the services of a business or professional.

Example: The lawyer's clientage grew significantly after the successful case.

cliental

IPA: /ˈklaɪəntəl/

KK: /ˈklaɪəntəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a client or clients, often used in business or service contexts.

Example: The company offers cliental services to ensure customer satisfaction.

clientele

IPA: //ˌklaɪ.ənˈtɛl//

KK: /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

noun

Definition: A group of clients or customers who regularly use the services of a particular business or professional.

Example: The restaurant has a loyal clientele that visits every weekend.

clinch

IPA: /klɪntʃ/

KK: /klɪntʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To hold or embrace someone closely, often in a romantic way, or to be held together firmly.

Example: They decided to clinch after a long day at the fair.

noun

Definition: A clinch is a tight hold or embrace, often used in sports or to describe a knot in a rope. It can also refer to a part of a nail or bolt that is secured tightly.

Example: The boxer managed to gain a clinch to avoid further punches from his opponent.

transitive verb

Definition: To secure or fasten something firmly, often by bending or flattening a part that sticks out, or to make a final decision or agreement.

Example: The team managed to clinch the championship title with their last victory.

clipboard

IPA: /ˈklɪp.bɔːrd/

KK: /ˈklɪbˌbɔrd/

noun

Definition: A small board with a clip at the top used to hold papers or a writing pad, or a temporary storage area in a computer for cut or copied text and images.

Example: She wrote her notes on the clipboard during the meeting.

closedown

IPA: /ˈkloʊsˌdaʊn/

KK: /ˈkloʊsˌdaʊn/

noun

Definition: A situation where a business or operation stops working or is shut down, often temporarily or permanently.

Example: The factory's closedown affected many workers who lost their jobs.

closeout

IPA: /ˈkloʊzaʊt/

KK: /ˈkloʊzaʊt/

noun

Definition: A type of sale where all remaining items are sold off, often at lower prices to clear out stock.

Example: The store held a closeout sale to get rid of its old inventory.

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