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Topic: Office

demote

IPA: /dɪˈmoʊt/

KK: /dɪˈmoʊt/

transitive verb

Definition: To lower someone or something in rank, position, or status.

Example: After the poor performance review, the manager decided to demote him to a lower position.

demotion

IPA: /dɪˈmoʊʃən/

KK: /dɪˈmoʊʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone is moved to a lower rank or position, often in a job or organization.

Example: After the company restructured, he faced a demotion to a less important role.

department

IPA: /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

KK: /dɪˈpɑrtmənt/

noun

Definition: A part of a large organization that focuses on a specific area, such as a section in a business, school, or government.

Example: She works in the marketing department of the company.

departmental

IPA: /dɪˈpɑːrtˌmɛntəl/

KK: /dɪˈpɑrtˌmɛntəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific division or section within an organization, such as a business or government.

Example: The departmental meeting will discuss the new policies for the sales team.

departmentally

IPA: /dɪˈpɑːrtməntəli/

KK: /dɪˈpɑrtməntəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or affects specific departments within an organization.

Example: The project was managed departmentally to ensure each team contributed effectively.

dependability

IPA: /dɪˌpɛndəˈbɪləti/

KK: /dɪˈpɛndəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being reliable and trustworthy, so that others can count on you or something to perform as expected.

Example: Her dependability makes her a great team member.

depute

IPA: /dɪˈpjuːt/

KK: /dɪˈpjuːt/

transitive verb

Definition: To appoint someone to act on your behalf or to give someone the authority to do something for you.

Example: The manager decided to depute his assistant to handle the meeting in his absence.

deputise

IPA: /ˈdɛp.jʊ.taɪz/

KK: /ˈdɛp.jʊ.taɪz/

verb

Definition: To appoint someone to act on behalf of another person, especially in a position of authority or responsibility.

Example: The manager will deputise her assistant to handle the meeting in her absence.

designate

IPA: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to someone who has been chosen for a position or role but has not yet officially taken on the responsibilities.

Example: The commissioner designate will start their duties next month.

transitive verb

Definition: To choose someone or something for a specific role or purpose, or to indicate or specify something clearly.

Example: The committee will designate a new leader at the next meeting.

designated

IPA: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to someone or something that has been officially chosen or assigned for a particular purpose or role.

Example: The designated driver ensured everyone got home safely after the party.

verb

Definition: To officially choose someone or something for a specific purpose or role.

Example: The committee designated her as the new team leader.

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