Pronunciation: /muv ðə ˈniːdl/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I don't understand what it means to move the needle.
A2 She said that adding more sugar would move the needle on the taste of the dish.
B1 The new marketing strategy really helped move the needle on our sales.
B2 Implementing the new software system has the potential to move the needle for our efficiency.
C1 The CEO's decision to acquire a competitor really moved the needle on the company's market share.
C2 The groundbreaking research conducted by the team has the potential to move the needle in the field of medicine.
verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being
A1 I can move the needle on the sewing machine.
A2 She tried to move the needle on the scale by exercising more.
B1 The new marketing campaign really helped move the needle for sales.
B2 Implementing the new software system has the potential to move the needle for efficiency.
C1 His innovative ideas have consistently moved the needle for the company's success.
C2 The CEO's strategic decisions have significantly moved the needle in terms of profitability.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
A1 I need to move the needle to the right to make the machine work.
A2 Can you help me move the needle on this compass so we can find our way?
B1 The company's new marketing strategy really helped move the needle on sales.
B2 Implementing new technology in the office has the potential to move the needle in terms of productivity.
C1 The government's new policies aim to move the needle on reducing carbon emissions.
C2 The CEO's bold decision to expand into new markets has the potential to move the needle on the company's growth.
article a word that is used to specify or limit a noun
A1 I need to move the needle to make the clock work again.
A2 She was able to move the needle on her savings account by cutting back on expenses.
B1 The new marketing campaign really helped move the needle in terms of sales.
B2 The innovative technology has the potential to move the needle in the healthcare industry.
C1 Implementing these new strategies could move the needle in improving employee satisfaction.
C2 The company's decision to expand into international markets has the potential to move the needle in terms of revenue growth.
formal The new marketing strategy is expected to move the needle in terms of sales growth.
informal I think this new product launch will really move the needle for our company.
slang This new workout routine is really gonna move the needle on my fitness goals.
figurative His innovative ideas have the potential to move the needle and bring about significant change in the industry.
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