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Exam: TOEIC

croupier

IPA: //ˈkruːpiər//

KK: /ˈkruːpiːər/

noun

Definition: A person who works at a casino and is responsible for managing the gaming tables, collecting bets, and paying out winnings.

Example: The croupier dealt the cards and announced the start of the game.

crowdfunding

IPA: /ˈkraʊdˌfʌndɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkraʊdˌfʌndɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A method of raising money for a project or venture by collecting small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically through online platforms.

Example: The startup successfully launched its new product through crowdfunding, receiving support from thousands of backers.

crowdsourcing

IPA: /ˈkraʊdˌsɔːrsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkraʊdˌsɔrsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of getting help or ideas from a large group of people, often through the internet, instead of relying on a few individuals or traditional workers.

Example: The company used crowdsourcing to gather innovative ideas for their new product.

verb

Definition: To obtain information, ideas, or services from a large group of people, typically via the internet, often to solve a problem or gather input.

Example: The company is crowdsourcing ideas for their new product design.

cubicle

IPA: /ˈkjuːbɪkəl/

KK: /ˈkjubɪkəl/

noun

Definition: A small enclosed space or compartment, often used for work in an office, where a person can sit at a desk.

Example: She spent most of her day working in her cubicle, surrounded by walls that provided some privacy.

currency

IPA: /ˈkʌrənsi/

KK: /ˈkɜrənsi/

noun

Definition: A system of money that is used in a particular country or region for buying and selling goods and services.

Example: The currency in Japan is the yen.

curtailer

IPA: /kɜːrˈteɪlə/

KK: /kɜrˈteɪlər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that reduces or limits something.

Example: The curtailer of the project decided to cut costs by reducing staff.

custodial

IPA: /kəˈstoʊdiəl/

KK: /kʌˈstoʊdiəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the care, supervision, or guardianship of someone or something, often in the context of children or maintenance duties.

Example: The custodial staff ensures that the school is clean and safe for the students.

custom

IPA: //ˈkʌstəm//

KK: /ˈkʌstəm/

adjective

Definition: Designed or made specifically for a particular person or purpose, rather than being standard or mass-produced.

Example: She ordered a custom dress for the wedding.

noun

Definition: A usual way of doing something that is common in a particular group or region.

Example: It is a custom in our family to celebrate birthdays with a big dinner.

customer

IPA: /ˈkʌstəmər/

KK: /ˈkʌstəmər/

noun

Definition: A person who buys goods or services from a business.

Example: The store always tries to satisfy every customer.

customise

IPA: /ˈkʌstəmaɪz/

KK: /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/

verb

Definition: To change something according to personal preferences or needs.

Example: You can customise your phone's settings to make it work better for you.

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