Business Management Jargon

noun a reserve or alternative option

verb to support or confirm something with evidence or action

• Please remember to back up all important files on the server regularly.
• Hey, don't forget to back up your photos on the cloud!
• I always back up my stuff on an external hard drive, just in case.
• When facing a difficult decision, it's always good to have a strong support system to back you up.

noun A course of action is a plan or strategy designed to achieve a particular goal or objective.

• After careful consideration, we have decided on the best course of action to address the issue.
• Let's figure out our next move and come up with a course of action.
• We need to brainstorm and come up with a plan of attack.
• Navigating through the challenges ahead, we must chart a course of action to reach our goals.

noun the quality of being able to make decisions based on one's own judgment

adjective relating to or used for discretion or decision-making

• The board has the authority to make discretionary decisions regarding budget allocations.
• You have some discretionary funds to use for office supplies as needed.
• I have some discretionary time this afternoon, so let's grab a coffee.
• She used her discretionary powers to navigate the complex situation with ease.

adjective capable of being done without; not necessary or essential

• In this experiment, the control group is considered dispensable.
• Do you really think that extra feature is dispensable?
• That old phone case is totally dispensable, dude.
• Her presence at the meeting felt dispensable, like she didn't really contribute anything significant.

verb to cause someone or something to change course or turn from one direction to another

• The construction crew had to divert traffic away from the accident site.
• We need to divert our plans for the weekend and stay in to finish this project.
• Let's divert the conversation to something more interesting.
• Her clever remarks were able to divert attention from her mistakes.

noun an innate, biologically determined urge to attain a goal or satisfy a need

verb to travel by vehicle

• She decided to take a leisurely drive through the countryside to clear her mind.
• Let's go for a drive around town and grab some food.
• I love cruising around in my car, it's such a vibe.
• His determination to succeed is what really drives him to keep pushing forward.

noun a lot of space to move around freely

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• The new office layout provides more elbowroom for employees to move around comfortably.
• I need some more elbowroom in this crowded bus, I feel squished.
• I can't stand being in this room, there's no elbowroom at all.
• Giving students more elbowroom to express their creativity can lead to amazing results.

noun the practice of negotiating labor contracts that benefit employees by granting them unnecessary work or pay

• The practice of featherbedding in labor unions involves negotiating for unnecessary job positions to increase employment.
• I heard that the company is featherbedding by hiring more workers than they actually need.
• Some workers accuse the union of featherbedding to protect their jobs.
• Featherbedding in this organization refers to the excessive perks and benefits given to certain employees.

noun a complete range or extent

adjective comprehensive or covering all aspects

• The company decided to implement the new technology on a full scale.
• We're going all out with this project, full scale!
• Let's go big or go home, full scale it is!
• Her emotions were on a full scale, ranging from joy to despair.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'include' is a verb that indicates the action of adding something as part of a whole.

• The list of required documents include a copy of your passport and a recent bank statement.
• Make sure to pack everything for the trip, including your toothbrush and sunscreen.
• I'm going to make a killer playlist for the party, it will include all the latest hits.
• To truly understand the concept, you must include all possible variables in your analysis.

noun a set of cabinets for storing kitchen utensils and dishes

• The kitchen cabinet is made of high-quality oak wood.
• I need to organize the mess in my kitchen cabinet.
• I found a hidden stash of snacks in the kitchen cabinet.
• She is considered to be in the president's inner kitchen cabinet.

noun an official order or commission to do something

verb to give (someone) authority to act in a certain way

• The government issued a mandate requiring all citizens to wear masks in public places.
• My boss gave me a mandate to finish the report by the end of the week.
• I can't believe my parents are mandating that I come home before midnight.
• As a leader, it is my mandate to guide my team towards success.

adjective describing something that does not produce or achieve much; unproductive

• The nonproductive meeting lasted for hours without any concrete decisions being made.
• I find it nonproductive to argue with someone who refuses to listen to reason.
• Stop wasting time on nonproductive activities and focus on what really matters.
• Her nonproductive mindset was like a roadblock preventing her from reaching her goals.

verb to extend or stretch beyond a safe or reasonable limit

• It is important not to overextend your resources when planning a project.
• Don't overextend yourself by taking on too many tasks at once.
• I always overextend my budget when shopping for new clothes.
• Sometimes we overextend ourselves trying to please everyone around us.

adjective of first importance; main; principal

adverb chiefly; mainly; for the most part

• The study primarily focuses on the effects of climate change on biodiversity.
• I primarily use my phone for social media and texting.
• I'm primarily a night owl, so I love staying up late.
• His artwork primarily speaks to the struggles of the working class.

adjective having a proper or suitable relationship in size, amount, or degree

adverb in a proportionate manner

• It is important to ensure that the punishment is proportionate to the crime committed.
• The punishment should match the crime, it has to be proportionate.
• The consequences gotta be fair, they need to be proportionate.
• In life, the effort you put in is proportionate to the results you achieve.

noun A person who owns or manages a ranch, typically for raising livestock

• The rancher managed a large cattle ranch in the countryside.
• The rancher's got a bunch of cows out on his land.
• That rancher dude is living the cowboy life for real.
• She's a rancher when it comes to managing her household, always keeping things in order.

noun a place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises

• The restaurant we dined at last night had impeccable service and exquisite cuisine.
• I'm craving some pizza, let's hit up that restaurant down the street.
• That new restaurant is lit, we gotta check it out.
• The restaurant of life serves up a variety of experiences, both bitter and sweet.

noun a loose part of a rope or fabric

verb to loosen or make less tight

adjective not taut or held tightly in position; loose

• The team needs to pick up the slack in order to meet the project deadline.
• Don't slack off on your homework, make sure to get it done.
• Stop slacking and get to work!
• His mind was in a slack state, unable to focus on the task at hand.

noun a stock of a resource from which a person or place can be provided with the necessary amount of that resource

verb to provide something that is needed or wanted

• The company ensures a steady supply of raw materials to meet production demands.
• I need to go to the store to pick up some supplies for the party.
• I'll hit up my friend to see if he can supply us with some snacks for the road trip.
• Laughter is the best supply of joy in life.

noun a condition of optimal health or fitness

• It is important for athletes to maintain their physical fitness in order to stay in top shape.
• I've been hitting the gym regularly to make sure I stay in top shape.
• I've been working out like crazy to get my body in top shape for summer.
• After months of practice, her piano skills were in top shape for the recital.

noun a change in direction or position

adverb in a reversed or opposite direction

preposition used to indicate a change in direction or position

• The ship made a sharp turn about to avoid the iceberg.
• I had to do a quick turn about to catch up with my friends.
• She did a crazy turn about on the dance floor last night.
• Sometimes in life, we need to make a turn about and change our direction.

noun the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)

verb to reject or prohibit (a proposed or intended act)

• The president has the power to veto legislation passed by Congress.
• The boss can veto any changes to the project.
• I can't believe she vetoed our plans for the weekend.
• His strong principles act as a veto against any compromise.

noun a term that refers to the action of coming or going back to a place

verb to come or go back to a place

• The company's policy allows customers to request a return within 30 days of purchase.
• I need to Breturn this shirt because it doesn't fit me.
• I'll Breturn the favor by helping you move next weekend.
• After a long journey, the protagonist finally decides to Breturn to his hometown and confront his past.

adjective causing annoyance or difficulty

• The nettlesome issue of tax reform has been a topic of heated debate in parliament.
• Dealing with that nettlesome customer at work can be really frustrating.
• I can't stand that nettlesome neighbor who always plays loud music late at night.
• Her sharp words felt like nettlesome thorns piercing through my heart.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

• The student submitted their process folio as part of their final project assessment.
• I need to work on my process folio for class tomorrow.
• I totally forgot to include that in my process folio, oops!
• Creating a process folio is like documenting the journey of a project from start to finish.

verb to reduce the intensity or level of something, typically by turning a dial or control

adverb used to describe the act of reducing something by turning a dial or control

• In order to reduce the intensity of the situation, it is advisable to dial down the emotions.
• Hey, can you dial down the volume on the TV? It's too loud.
• Dude, you need to dial down the drama. It's not that serious.
• Sometimes we need to dial down our expectations in order to avoid disappointment.

verb to speak to or write to someone; to deal with a problem or difficult situation

adjective referring to the act of speaking to or writing to someone

• The company is currently addressing the issue of workplace diversity through targeted training programs.
• We need to start addressing the mess in the garage before it gets out of hand.
• I'm tired of addressing his drama, I just want to focus on my own life.
• The author's novel does a great job of addressing the complexities of human emotion.

noun a noun that refers to the practice of creating or using something that is improvised or temporary for a specific purpose

• The committee decided to avoid ad hocery and instead develop a comprehensive long-term plan.
• Let's not resort to ad hocery and come up with a proper solution.
• I'm tired of all this ad hocery, we need a real plan.
• His approach to problem-solving is like a master of ad hocery, always finding quick fixes.

noun a movement forward or onward

preposition used to indicate movement or progress in a particular direction

• The army made an advance on the enemy's position.
• We decided to advance on the next level of the game.
• Let's advance on that party tonight.
• She made a bold advance on the new project.