Business Communication Terms

verb to convey or exchange information or messages

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• It is important for professionals to effectively communicate with their colleagues.
• I need to communicate with my friend about our plans for the weekend.
• I'll shoot you a text to communicate with you later.
• The artist uses colors to communicate with the viewer in a subtle way.

noun a person who receives or is entitled to receive Communion

adjective relating to or participating in the act of receiving Communion

• The communicant approached the altar to receive the sacrament.
• The communicant went up to receive communion during the church service.
• Yo, did you see that communicant get blessed up there?
• As a communicant of the organization, she was privy to exclusive information.

noun means of sending or receiving information, such as telephone lines or computers

• Effective communications are essential for maintaining good relationships in the workplace.
• We need to improve our communications if we want to work better as a team.
• Our group chat communications are on point, we always stay connected.
• The communications between the two countries have been strained, leading to tension in diplomatic relations.

verb to manage or guide the actions or course of something

• She is currently directing a play at the local theater.
• He's the one directing the new movie with all the explosions.
• I heard she's been directing some sick music videos lately.
• His strong leadership is like directing a symphony orchestra.

noun a young deer

verb to show excessive affection or admiration for someone in order to gain favor or approval

• In certain societies, people tend to fawn upon those in positions of power.
• She always fawns upon the boss to get ahead in her career.
• Stop fawning upon him, he's not as great as you think.
• The artist's work seemed to fawn upon the beauty of nature.

verb to communicate or exchange information with one another

• In order to effectively work together, the two departments must intercommunicate regularly.
• Let's make sure to intercommunicate about the project details before the meeting.
• Yo, we need to intercommunicate better if we want to get this done on time.
• The different elements of the ecosystem intercommunicate to maintain a delicate balance.

noun a written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something

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• I received an invitation to attend the charity gala next week.
• Hey, did you get the invitation for Sarah's birthday party?
• I got the invite for the concert this weekend, you coming?
• His success in the industry was seen as an invitation for others to follow in his footsteps.

noun a printed heading on stationery, stating a person's or organization's name and address

• The company logo is always prominently displayed on our official letterhead.
• Make sure to use the company letterhead for all correspondence.
• I love how the letterhead makes our documents look official.
• The letterhead of the organization symbolizes its professionalism and authority.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'plain spoken' is an adjective phrase describing someone who speaks in a straightforward and direct manner.

• The politician is known for his plain spoken approach to addressing complex issues.
• She's always been a plain spoken person, never one to sugarcoat things.
• I like hanging out with him because he's so plain spoken, you always know where you stand.
• Her words were like a breath of fresh air, plain spoken and easy to understand.

noun the state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing

adjective existing or occurring at a place or in a person's mind

• The CEO's presence at the meeting was greatly appreciated by the board members.
• I always feel better when my best friend is in my presence.
• Her presence at the party really livened things up.
• The presence of hope kept him going during the difficult times.

noun the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting

• It is important to maintain propriety in professional settings.
• She always follows the rules of propriety when hosting parties.
• Dude, that was totally out of propriety.
• The artist's work pushed the boundaries of propriety in the art world.

noun a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action

adjective used to describe something that is recommended or suggested

• I highly value your recommendation for the new marketing strategy.
• Thanks for the recommendation, I'll definitely check it out.
• Your recommendation totally rocks, I'm impressed!
• Her recommendation was like a guiding light in the darkness of indecision.

adjective reluctant or unwilling to speak or reveal information

• The CEO was reticent to disclose the company's financial projections.
• She's always been a bit reticent about sharing personal details.
• He's pretty reticent when it comes to talking about his love life.
• The artist's reticent brush strokes left much to the imagination.

verb to cause something to go or be taken to a particular place, especially by mail or email

• The company will send out the official announcement tomorrow.
• I'll send out the party invites later today.
• Let me know when you send out the deets for the event.
• She always sends out positive vibes wherever she goes.

noun a signal or action that gives permission or approval to do something

verb to formally approve or authorize something, especially by signing a document

• I will need you to sign off on the final version of the report before we can submit it.
• Hey, can you just sign off on this document for me real quick?
• Just give me the green light and I'll sign off on it.
• She decided to finally sign off on her relationship with him and move on.

verb to discuss or debate thoroughly in order to come to a resolution or decision

• The committee will thrash out the details of the new policy during tomorrow's meeting.
• Let's get together and thrash out a plan for the weekend trip.
• We need to thrash out our differences and come to a resolution.
• The artists thrashed out a masterpiece after hours of collaboration.

noun a person who is unattractive or unpleasant in appearance

adjective describing the customer as unattractive or unpleasant in appearance

• The manager had to deal with an ugly customer who was causing a scene in the store.
• I overheard the cashier complaining about an ugly customer who was being rude.
• That ugly customer was a real pain in the neck for the staff to handle.
• Dealing with difficult customers can feel like facing an ugly customer at every turn.

adjective not characterized by ceremony; informal or casual

• The CEO's unceremonious dismissal of the senior manager shocked the entire company.
• She made an unceremonious exit from the party after an argument with her friend.
• The player was unceremoniously benched by the coach for his poor performance.
• The storm made an unceremonious entrance, causing chaos and destruction in its wake.

verb to delve deeper into specific details or information

preposition a word that shows the relationship between 'get' and 'specifics'

• In order to fully understand the topic, we need to get into specifics.
• Let's dive deeper and get into specifics about this issue.
• Let's get down to the nitty-gritty and talk specifics.
• To truly grasp the concept, we must peel back the layers and get into specifics.

noun A word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating time, place, manner, degree, etc.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

• The lawyer cited the Latin phrase 'ad int' in his legal argument.
• I have no idea what 'ad int' means, do you?
• Some people use 'ad int' as a fancy way to sound smart.
• The artist's painting was full of hidden meanings, including the phrase 'ad int'.