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Topic: Office

peon

IPA: /ˈpiːɒn/

KK: /ˈpiːɒn/

noun

Definition: A person who does low-level or unskilled work, often in a labor-intensive job, and may be bound to serve a landlord or employer.

Example: The company hired several peons to help with the manual labor on the construction site.

photocopier

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌkɒpɪər//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌkɑɪpər/

noun

Definition: A device that makes copies of documents and images by using light and heat to reproduce them on paper.

Example: The office has a new photocopier that can print in color.

photocopy

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌkɒpi//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌkɑpi/

noun

Definition: A copy of a document or image made using a machine that reproduces it by using light.

Example: I need to make a photocopy of this report for the meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a copy of a document or image using a machine that makes photographic reproductions.

Example: I need to photocopy these documents for the meeting.

photocopying

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌkɒpiɪŋ//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌkɑpiɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of making copies of documents or images using a machine called a photocopier.

Example: I spent the afternoon photocopying important documents for the meeting.

verb

Definition: The action of making a copy of a document or image using a machine that produces copies on paper.

Example: I spent the afternoon photocopying important documents for the meeting.

pieceworker

IPA: //ˈpiːsˌwɜːrkər//

KK: /ˈpisˌwɜrkər/

noun

Definition: A person who earns money based on the amount of work they complete, usually measured by the number of items produced or tasks finished.

Example: As a pieceworker, she was able to earn more by working faster and producing more items each day.

pigeonholing

IPA: /ˈpɪdʒənˌhoʊlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɪdʒənˌhoʊlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of placing people or things into specific categories, often in a way that is too simple or unfair.

Example: Pigeonholing can lead to misunderstandings and limit opportunities for individuals.

verb

Definition: To categorize or classify someone or something in a restrictive way, often limiting their potential or opportunities.

Example: She felt pigeonholing her talents would prevent her from exploring new career paths.

pitchwoman

IPA: /ˈpɪtʃˌwʊmən/

KK: /ˈpɪtʃˌwʊmən/

noun

Definition: A woman who promotes or sells products, often in advertisements or presentations.

Example: The pitchwoman demonstrated the features of the new kitchen gadget on television.

pivotman

IPA: /ˈpɪvətˌmæn/

KK: /ˈpɪvətˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A player in basketball who plays near the center and is responsible for making turns and movements to create plays or score points.

Example: The pivotman made a quick turn to evade the defender and scored a basket.

plan

IPA: /plæn/

KK: /plæn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make arrangements or decisions about something that will happen in the future.

Example: We need to plan for our vacation next summer.

noun

Definition: A detailed proposal or arrangement for achieving something, often including a drawing or outline of how it will be done.

Example: We need to create a plan for our vacation to make sure we see everything we want.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a detailed proposal or strategy for achieving something.

Example: We need to plan our vacation carefully to make the most of our time.

planned

IPA: /plænd/

KK: /plænd/

adjective

Definition: Something that has been arranged or organized in advance according to a specific plan.

Example: The planned event was a great success, attracting many attendees.

verb

Definition: To have made a decision about something in advance, often involving a detailed arrangement or preparation.

Example: We planned a surprise party for her birthday.

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