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Topic: Jobs

underwriter

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌraɪtə/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌraɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that provides insurance or guarantees financial risks, often by evaluating applications for coverage or policies.

Example: The underwriter assessed the applicant's risk before approving the insurance policy.

unemployability

IPA: /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The situation where a person is unable to find work or is not suitable for employment.

Example: Due to his lack of skills and experience, his unemployability became a serious concern for his family.

unemployable

IPA: /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbl/

KK: /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not able to find or keep a job due to various reasons, making it difficult for someone to be hired.

Example: After years of not working, he felt unemployable and struggled to find a job.

unemployed

IPA: /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

KK: /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not having a job or work, especially when this is not by choice.

Example: After losing his job, he remained unemployed for several months.

noun

Definition: A group of people who do not have jobs and are looking for work.

Example: The government is providing support for the unemployed during the economic crisis.

unemployment

IPA: /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

KK: /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

noun

Definition: The situation when people are without jobs and actively looking for work, often due to economic conditions.

Example: The government is working to reduce unemployment by creating more job opportunities.

unhired

IPA: /ʌnˈhaɪəd/

KK: /ʌnˈhaɪərd/

adjective

Definition: Not employed or engaged for a job or position.

Example: After several interviews, he remained unhired and decided to explore other opportunities.

uniform

IPA: /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/

KK: /ˈjunɪˌfɔrm/

adjective

Definition: Always the same in character, degree, or appearance; not changing or varying.

Example: The students wore a uniform dress code for the school event.

noun

Definition: A special outfit worn by members of a group to show they belong together, often used in schools, military, or organizations.

Example: The students wore their uniforms proudly during the school parade.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something the same in form or character; to standardize.

Example: The teacher decided to uniform the students' dress code to create a sense of equality.

uniformed

IPA: /ˈjuːnɪfɔːmd/

KK: /ˈjunɪfɔrmd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a person who is wearing a specific outfit that is the same for everyone in a particular job or organization, like police officers or soldiers.

Example: The uniformed officers patrolled the streets to ensure safety.

uniformer

IPA: //juːˈnɪfərmər//

KK: /junɪfɔrmər/

adjective

Definition: Having the same form or appearance; consistent in character or quality.

Example: The new policy aims to create a more uniform approach to employee training.

unionise

IPA: /ˈjuːnɪnaɪz/

KK: /ˈjunɪˌnaɪz/

verb

Definition: To organize workers into a union to protect their rights and interests.

Example: The workers decided to unionise to negotiate better wages and working conditions.

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