Finance Jargon

noun A test used to reveal the strength or effectiveness of something

• The acid test for the effectiveness of the new drug will be conducted by a team of researchers.
• Let's see if this new recipe passes the acid test with our friends at the dinner party.
• I'm not sure if this car can pass the acid test of a long road trip.
• Going through a difficult situation can be seen as an acid test of one's character.

adjective relating to astronomy or the branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe

• The astronomer made an astronomical discovery that changed our understanding of the universe.
• The price of that car is astronomical; I could never afford it.
• I can't believe how astronomical the line is at this concert.
• Her talent is astronomical, she's sure to make it big in the music industry.

noun a system of numerical notation that has 2 rather than 10 as a base

adjective relating to, composed of, or involving two things

• The computer system uses binary code to process data.
• I don't understand how binary code works.
• Binary is like the secret language of computers.
• In a binary world, you're either a winner or a loser.

noun the lowest part or base of something

adjective of the lowest rank or level

• The ship's bottom was reinforced to withstand rough seas.
• I found my keys at the bottom of my bag.
• She's always got my back, she's my bottom.
• At the bottom of the issue lies a lack of communication.

noun a rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface

verb to swell or protrude outwards

• The doctor noticed a bulge in the patient's abdomen during the examination.
• I can see a bulge in your backpack, what do you have in there?
• His wallet was so full it made a bulge in his pocket.
• The bulge of new construction projects in the city is a sign of economic growth.

noun A sharp, metallic sound

verb To make or cause to make a sharp, metallic sound

• The sommelier demonstrated the proper way to clink glasses before a toast.
• Let's clink our glasses together before taking a sip!
• We should totally clink our drinks for good luck!
• The sound of the coins clinking in his pocket reminded him of his wealth.

noun a paid advertisement or promotional announcement

adjective related to or engaged in commerce or trade

• The company's new commercial was well-received by the target audience.
• Did you see that funny commercial during the game last night?
• I can't believe how cringey that commercial was, bro.
• His actions were purely commercial, with no regard for personal values or ethics.

verb to have a mutual relationship or connection

• The results of the study showed that the two variables were highly correlated.
• It looks like there's a strong correlation between those two things.
• Those two things seem to go hand in hand.
• Their fates seemed to be intertwined, like two sides of the same coin.

noun a difference or divergence in a specific direction

• The experiment showed a deviation from the expected results.
• The project went off track with a deviation from the plan.
• The road trip took a deviation when we decided to take a detour.
• His actions were a deviation from the norm, causing quite a stir in the community.

noun the pattern of spacing among individuals within a population

• The dispersion of light through a prism results in a spectrum of colors.
• The dispersion of students after class was chaotic.
• The dispersion of gossip around school happened so quickly.
• The dispersion of ideas in the brainstorming session led to a breakthrough.

verb past tense of dispose, meaning to arrange or settle something in a particular position or order

adjective having a certain inclination or tendency

• The committee was disposed to approve the proposal after thorough discussion.
• She seems disposed to go along with the plan, so let's see how it goes.
• I'm not really disposed to hang out with them tonight, I have other plans.
• His mind was disposed towards forgiveness, despite the hurt he had experienced.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

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

• Before you can enter into a contract, both parties must agree to the terms and conditions.
• I'm thinking about entering into a partnership with my friend for our new business idea.
• I heard they're planning to enter into a deal with that new company.
• As the sun began to set, the colors of the sky seemed to enter into a beautiful dance of light and shadow.

verb to turn or toss with a sudden quick movement

• The chef flipped the pancake with precision.
• I flipped through the magazine to find the article.
• She flipped out when she saw the surprise party.
• His whole world flipped upside down when he lost his job.

noun a small object that is used to keep things afloat in water

verb to rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking

• The buoyant material allowed the boat to float effortlessly on the water.
• I love to float in the pool on a hot summer day.
• Let's float down the river and enjoy the scenery.
• Her mind seemed to float in a state of bliss after meditating.

noun a type of Chinese sailing ship with characteristic high stern and lugsails

• The recycling center separates recyclables from junk to ensure proper disposal.
• I need to clean out my garage, it's full of junk.
• Let's go pick through that junkyard for some cool finds.
• Don't let negative thoughts clutter your mind like junk in a hoarder's house.

noun a part of a machine that imparts motion, as a cam on a shaft

• The kicker of the football team is known for his powerful leg.
• Did you see the kicker's amazing field goal in the last game?
• That guy is a real kicker when it comes to making jokes.
• The unexpected plot twist at the end of the movie was a real kicker.

noun a person who acts as an intermediary or agent between parties in a transaction or business deal

• The middleman facilitated the negotiation between the two parties.
• I don't trust that middleman, he seems shady.
• The middleman was trying to make a quick buck off of the deal.
• In this situation, the middleman represents the barrier between us and our goal.

adjective not able to be seen through; not transparent

• The scientific paper presented an opaque explanation of the research findings.
• I couldn't see through the opaque glass windows to see who was inside.
• The contract was so opaque, I had no idea what I was signing.
• Her emotions were opaque, making it hard to understand how she truly felt.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

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

• The train will pass through the tunnel on its way to the next station.
• We can pass through the park on our way to the store.
• Let's pass through the drive-thru for some fast food.
• She had to pass through many obstacles to achieve her goals.

adjective having a pale or sickly complexion; looking unwell

• The doctor noted that the patient looked peaky and advised rest.
• You're looking a bit peaky today, maybe you should take it easy.
• She's been feeling peaky all week, must be coming down with something.
• His performance at work was peaky this month, he needs to step it up.

adjective lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely

• The company offers permanent employment contracts to its most valued employees.
• I finally got a permanent job after months of searching.
• I'm looking for a gig that's more long-term, something permanent.
• The impact of the new policy will have a permanent effect on the organization.

noun an increase in amount, level, or degree

verb to lift or move to a higher position

adjective elevated or lifted up

• The company raised funds through a successful IPO.
• She raised her hand to ask a question in class.
• I raised some serious cash selling my old stuff online.
• His actions raised suspicions among his colleagues.

noun something that occurs again

• The doctor explained that the patient's symptoms may be due to the recurrence of the underlying condition.
• I heard there might be a recurrence of the issue we had last year.
• I can't believe the recurrence of drama in this group chat.
• The recurrence of bad habits can be detrimental to one's overall well-being.

verb to return to a previous state or condition

• The company decided to revert back to their original business model.
• I'll revert to you with an update on the project by tomorrow.
• I'll revert to my old ways if I don't start making healthier choices.
• Sometimes it's easier to revert to familiar habits when faced with uncertainty.

noun a view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion

adjective relating to or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia

• The sentiment of the shareholders towards the new CEO's leadership style is positive.
• I can sense a good sentiment among the team members about the upcoming project.
• I'm getting good vibes from the sentiment around the party tonight.
• The sentiment in the room was like a dark cloud hanging over us.

verb to change or distort in meaning or effect

adjective having an oblique or slanting direction or position

• The data analysis showed that the results were skewed due to outliers in the dataset.
• The survey results are a bit skewed because most of the participants were from the same age group.
• The movie ratings are totally skewed by fanboys who gave it all 10s.
• Her perception of reality is skewed by her past experiences.

noun a small, blood-sucking arachnid that attaches itself to the skin of animals or humans

verb to mark an item on a list with a checkmark or to make a ticking sound

• The clock's tick was barely audible in the quiet room.
• I can't sleep when I hear that annoying tick from the clock.
• That party was ticking last night!
• Each tick of the clock represented a moment lost in time.

noun a person who solicits business or employment in a persistent and annoying way

verb attempt to sell (something), typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold manner

• The company decided to tout their new product at the industry conference.
• She always touts that restaurant as the best in town.
• Stop touting your own horn, nobody likes a show-off.
• The politician tried to tout his achievements during the debate.

noun a substance that is easily vaporized at a relatively low temperature

adjective liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse

• The stock market is known for being volatile, with prices constantly fluctuating.
• Her mood can be quite volatile, so it's best to approach her with caution.
• The situation at the party got really volatile, so we decided to leave early.
• Their relationship was like a volatile chemical reaction, with sparks flying constantly.

verb Widened is a past tense verb that describes the action of making something wider or broader.

• The road was widened to accommodate more traffic.
• They widened the sidewalk so more people could walk together.
• We widened our circle of friends to include more people.
• Her perspective on the issue widened after hearing different viewpoints.

noun a transparent opening in a wall or door that allows light and air to enter a room

• She gazed out of the window, lost in thought.
• I saw a cute puppy outside the window!
• Let's hang out by the window and chill.
• The window to her soul was open, revealing her true emotions.

verb to work together or communicate effectively, especially in a system or process

• The two software systems need to interoperate seamlessly to ensure data consistency.
• Make sure your phone can interoperate with your new smartwatch.
• I heard the new gaming consoles can interoperate with each other for multiplayer games.
• In order to achieve success, different departments must interoperate like a well-oiled machine.

noun a statistical term referring to each of five equal groups into which a population can be divided based on a particular characteristic

• The income distribution was divided into quintiles for analysis.
• She fell into the top quintile for academic performance.
• I'm aiming to be in the highest quintile for my fitness level.
• In the quintile of life experiences, traveling to new countries ranks the highest for me.

noun a light touch or stroke

verb to strike lightly

adverb in a gentle or light manner

• The plumber needed to tap up the leak in the pipe before it caused any further damage.
• I'll just tap up this message and send it to you real quick.
• Let me tap up my friend to see if he wants to hang out tonight.
• She had to tap up her courage before giving the presentation in front of a large audience.

noun a person without a criminal record or history of wrongdoing

adjective referring to a wine made from grapes that have not been sprayed with chemicals

• The dermatologist recommended using a gentle cleanser for those with clean-skin.
• I envy people with clean-skin, they don't have to worry about acne.
• She's lucky to have clean-skin, she never gets any pimples.
• Having a clean-skin in this industry means having no prior experience or connections.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

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

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite (e.g. 'a', 'an', 'the')

• The jewelry store owner assured me that the necklace I was interested in would be a dime.
• If you want a good cup of coffee, that new cafe down the street is a dime.
• That new album is straight fire, every track is a dime!
• Her performance in the play was a dime, she really stole the show.

noun Salary is a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis, made by an employer to an employee.

• Please provide your telephone number and salary details on the application form.
• Hey, don't forget to fill in your phone number and salary info on the form.
• Make sure to drop your digits and salary deets on the form, okay?
• Your telephone number is like your calling card, and your salary is the reward for your hard work.

noun a made-up or invented word with no specific definition or meaning

• The twocer experiment yielded promising results in the field of quantum physics.
• I heard that twocer is the latest trend in fitness routines.
• I can't believe he pulled off that twocer trick on his skateboard!
• Her ability to multitask makes her a real twocer in the office.

noun a substance or process that is introduced from outside an organism

adjective relating to or developing from external factors

• The researchers studied the effects of exogenous factors on the experiment.
• The team looked into how outside factors influenced the results.
• They checked out how stuff from the outside affected the outcome.
• The unexpected rain was an exogenous force that disrupted the outdoor event.