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Topic: Office

daywork

IPA: //ˈdeɪwɜːrk//

KK: /deɪwɜrk/

noun

Definition: Work that is done for pay on a daily basis, often without a long-term contract or commitment.

Example: He prefers daywork because it allows him to choose his hours and take breaks when he needs them.

deadline

IPA: /ˈdɛdlaɪn/

KK: /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A specific time or date by which something must be completed or submitted.

Example: The project has a deadline of next Friday, so we need to work quickly.

transitive verb

Definition: A specific time or date by which something must be completed or submitted.

Example: The project has a deadline of next Friday.

dealing

IPA: /ˈdiːlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdilɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The way someone interacts or conducts business with others, often involving transactions or relationships.

Example: The company's honest dealing with customers has built a strong reputation.

debrief

IPA: /dɪˈbrif/

KK: /diˈbrif/

transitive verb

Definition: To question someone in order to gather information or intelligence, especially after a mission or event.

Example: After the operation, the team was debriefed to discuss what happened and gather insights.

debriefing

IPA: /dɪˈbrifɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈbrifɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of questioning someone after an event to gather information about what happened.

Example: After the mission, the team went through a debriefing to discuss their experiences and findings.

decide

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪd/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a choice or come to a conclusion about something after considering options.

Example: After much thought, I decided to take the job offer.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a choice or come to a conclusion about something after considering the options.

Example: I need to decide which movie to watch tonight.

dedicate

IPA: /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To commit something, such as time or resources, to a specific purpose or person, often as a sign of respect or devotion.

Example: She decided to dedicate her life to helping others in need.

dedicated

IPA: /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Wholly committed to a specific purpose or cause, showing strong devotion and focus.

Example: She is a dedicated teacher who always goes the extra mile for her students.

delayer

IPA: /dɪˈleɪ.ər/

KK: /dɪˈleɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes a delay or slows down a process.

Example: The delayer in the project caused the team to miss the deadline.

verb

Definition: To remove layers or levels from something, often to simplify or expose what is underneath.

Example: The artist decided to delayer the painting to reveal the original colors.

delegable

IPA: /ˈdɛlɪɡəbl/

KK: /ˈdɛlɪɡəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be assigned or transferred to someone else, especially in terms of responsibilities or tasks.

Example: The manager decided that the project tasks were delegable to the team members.

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