Business Analysis Terms

verb to evaluate or determine the value or quality of something

• It is important to assess the impact of the new policy on the economy.
• We need to assess how much money we have left before going shopping.
• I'll assess the situation and let you know what's up.
• She carefully assessed the risks before making a decision.

noun A type of stock or investment that represents companies in the industrial sector, such as manufacturing, energy, and construction.

adjective Relating to or characteristic of industries or the industrial sector.

• The industrials sector is experiencing steady growth this quarter.
• Have you heard about the latest trends in industrials?
• I'm thinking of investing in some industrials stocks.
• The industrials of the city never sleep, always buzzing with activity.

noun a scholarly article or essay that requires extensive research and analysis

• The research paper presented at the conference was well-received by the academic community.
• I finally finished my research paper last night after pulling an all-nighter.
• I totally BS-ed my way through that research paper and still got an A.
• Writing a research paper is like putting together a puzzle with words.