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Business vocabulary

Practice general words used when discussing a project, making a recommendation, or explaining a decision.

Business vocabulary

Word	Meaning	In a sentence
assessverb	To examine something and judge its quality, importance, or condition.	The coach will assess each player's progress after six weeks.
authorizeverb	To give official permission for an action or give someone the power to act.	Only the club treasurer can authorize this purchase.
benefitnoun	A helpful or favorable result, effect, or feature.	One benefit of the new path is easier access to the river.
challengenoun	A difficult task or situation that requires effort or skill.	Finding enough rehearsal time was our biggest challenge.
conciseadjective	Expressing the needed information clearly in few words.	Please send a concise update before the meeting.
contextnoun	The surrounding information or situation that helps explain what something means.	Read the whole paragraph to understand the word in context.
contrastverb	To examine or describe differences between things.	Contrast the two endings and explain how each changes the story.
evidencenoun	Information or observations that help show whether a claim is true.	The footprints provided evidence that an animal had crossed the garden.
increaseverb	To become greater in amount, number, size, or degree, or make something greater.	The number of visitors increased during the festival.
justifyverb	To give reasons or evidence showing that a choice, claim, or action is reasonable.	Justify your answer with a calculation.
maintainverb	To keep something in its current condition or continue it at a particular level.	Regular cleaning helps maintain the equipment.
methodnoun	An organized way of doing something.	Try a different method for keeping track of your notes.
obtainverb	To get something, often through effort or a request.	You can obtain a map from the visitor center.
processnoun	A series of actions or changes that lead to a result.	The guide explains the process of applying for a library card.
purposenoun	The reason something is done, made, or used.	The purpose of the meeting is to choose a new timetable.
relevantadjective	Closely connected to the topic or purpose being considered.	Include only details that are relevant to your main question.
resourcenoun	Something available that can be used to meet a need or achieve a goal.	The library is a useful resource for local history research.
resultnoun	Something that happens because of an action, event, or process.	The result of the repair was a much quieter engine.
strategynoun	A planned approach for reaching a goal or dealing with a problem.	Our strategy is to repair the busiest paths first.
transferverb	To move someone or something from one place, person, or system to another.	Transfer the seedlings from their small pots to the garden bed.