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Topic: Office

memorandum

IPA: /ˌmɛm.əˈræn.dəm/

KK: /mɛməˈrændəm/

noun

Definition: A written message or note that is used to remind someone or to communicate information, often in a business or legal context.

Example: The manager sent out a memorandum to all employees about the upcoming meeting.

merchandiser

IPA: /ˈmɜːr.tʃən.daɪ.zər/

KK: /ˈmɜrʧənˌdaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that sells goods, especially in a retail setting.

Example: The merchandiser arranged the products on the shelves to attract more customers.

metier

IPA: /ˈmɛtiː/

KK: /mɛˈtɪr/

noun

Definition: A field or area of work or activity where someone is skilled or has expertise.

Example: She found her metier in graphic design, where her creativity truly shines.

micromanage

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈmæn.ɪdʒ/

KK: /maɪkroʊˈmænɪdʒ/

transitive verb

Definition: To control or oversee every small detail of a task or project, often in a way that is overly involved or intrusive.

Example: The manager tends to micromanage her team, checking every detail of their work.

micromanagement

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

KK: /maɪkroʊˈmænɪdʒmənt/

noun

Definition: Micromanagement is a style of management where a manager closely observes and controls the work of their employees, often paying too much attention to small details and not allowing them to make decisions on their own.

Example: The team's productivity suffered due to the micromanagement of their supervisor, who wanted to oversee every small task.

micromanager

IPA: //ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈmæn.ɪ.dʒər//

KK: /maɪkroʊˈmænədʒər/

noun

Definition: A person who closely controls and oversees the work of others, often paying excessive attention to small details.

Example: The micromanager checked every report multiple times before submitting them.

minder

IPA: /ˈmaɪndər/

KK: /ˈmaɪndər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes care of someone, especially a child, or provides protection for someone.

Example: The minder watched the children closely while their parents were at work.

misemploy

IPA: /ˌmɪsɪmˈplɔɪ/

KK: /mɪsɪmˈplɔɪ/

verb

Definition: To use something in a wrong or improper way.

Example: He misemployed his time by not studying for the exam.

misemployment

IPA: //ˌmɪsɪmˈplɔɪmənt//

KK: /mɪsɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone is employed in a job that is not suitable or appropriate for their skills or qualifications.

Example: After years of misemployment, she finally found a job that matched her talents.

misfile

IPA: /ˈmɪsˌfaɪl/

KK: /mɪsˈfaɪl/

transitive verb

Definition: To place a document or item in the wrong location or order when organizing files.

Example: I accidentally misfiled the report, so now I can't find it.

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