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Topic: Office

nonexecutive

IPA: /nɒnˈɛk.jʊ.tɪv/

KK: /nɑnˈɛk.jʊ.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing a role or position that does not have executive authority or decision-making power.

Example: The company hired a nonexecutive director to provide guidance without being involved in daily operations.

noun

Definition: A person who does not hold an executive position in a company or organization, often serving in a supportive or advisory role.

Example: The board includes several nonexecutive members who provide valuable insights without being involved in daily management.

nonlabor

IPA: /nɒnˈleɪbə/

KK: /nɑnˈleɪbər/

adjective

Definition: Not related to work or labor activities.

Example: The nonlabor aspects of the project were just as important as the work itself.

nonlibrarian

IPA: /nɒnˈlaɪbrəriən/

KK: /nɑnˈlaɪbrəriən/

noun

Definition: A person who does not work as a librarian or is not involved in library services.

Example: Although she loves books, she is a nonlibrarian and works in marketing instead.

nonmanagement

IPA: /nɒnˈmænɪdʒmənt/

KK: /nɑnˈmænɪdʒmənt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to individuals or roles that are not part of the management team or structure within an organization.

Example: The nonmanagement staff played a crucial role in the project's success.

nonmanagerial

IPA: /nɒnˈmænɪdʒəriəl/

KK: /nɑnˈmænɪdʒɪrəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to positions or roles that do not involve management responsibilities or authority.

Example: The company is hiring nonmanagerial staff to support the operations team.

nonperformer

IPA: /nɒnˈpɜːrfɔːrmər/

KK: /nɑnˈpɜrˌfɔr mər/

noun

Definition: A person who does not perform well or fails to meet expectations, especially in a job or task.

Example: In the meeting, the manager pointed out that the team had a few nonperformers who needed to improve their work.

nonproductive

IPA: //nɒnprəˈdʌktɪv//

KK: /nɑnprəˈdʌktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Not able to produce or yield results, often referring to activities or resources that do not lead to any useful output.

Example: Spending too much time on nonproductive tasks can hinder your progress.

noun

Definition: A person who does not create anything useful or valuable.

Example: He felt like a nonproductive member of the team because he didn't contribute to the project.

nonprofessional

IPA: /nɒnprəˈfɛʃənl/

KK: /nɑnprəˈfɛʃənl/

noun

Definition: A person who does not have professional training or qualifications in a particular field.

Example: As a nonprofessional, she enjoyed painting as a hobby rather than a career.

nonpros

IPA: /nɒnˈprɒs/

KK: /nɑnˈprɑs/

transitive verb

Definition: To dismiss a case or claim in a legal context, indicating that the plaintiff has not pursued the matter further.

Example: The judge decided to nonpros the case due to lack of evidence.

nonresidential

IPA: /nɒnˈrɛzɪˌdɛnʃəl/

KK: /nɑnˈrɛzɪˌdɛnʃəl/

adjective

Definition: This term describes a type of building or property that is not intended for living in, often used for business or commercial activities.

Example: The city is planning to build a nonresidential complex that will house offices and retail stores.

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