Manufacturing Jargon

noun a thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area that has been subjected to friction

• The callus on his hand was a result of years of manual labor.
• I've got a nasty callus on my foot from wearing new shoes.
• My callus is killing me after playing basketball all day.
• Her callus demeanor hid the pain she was feeling inside.

noun a process of removing or getting rid of something

verb to remove or get rid of something

• The company decided to clear out old inventory to make room for new products.
• I need to clear out my closet, it's getting too cluttered.
• Let's clear out of this party before it gets too boring.
• She needed to clear out her mind of negative thoughts before making a decision.

noun a sale of merchandise at reduced prices to get rid of excess inventory

verb to sell off merchandise at reduced prices to get rid of excess inventory

• The company decided to close out the project due to budget constraints.
• We need to close out the meeting and make a decision.
• Let's close out this conversation and move on to the next topic.
• It's time to close out this chapter of my life and start fresh.

noun a period of time when a system or machine is not working or unavailable for use

• The company experienced significant downtime due to a server malfunction.
• My phone has been acting up lately, causing a lot of downtime.
• I can't believe we have to deal with this downtime right before the big presentation.
• After a busy week, I like to have some downtime to relax and recharge.

adjective describes the state of being under pressure or in a difficult situation

• The company was hard pressed to meet the deadline for the project.
• I'm hard pressed to find a better deal than this one.
• She's really hard pressed for cash right now.
• He was hard pressed to keep up with the demands of his new job.

noun a supply of something available for use when needed

adjective readily available or easily accessible

• Our company always ensures we have enough inventory on hand to meet customer demand.
• I always keep some snacks on hand in case I get hungry during the day.
• I'll have my phone on hand in case you need to reach me.
• She always has a witty comeback on hand for any situation.

noun the quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate

adjective characterized by or having the quality of being exact and accurate

• The surgeon operated with great precision, ensuring a successful outcome.
• She painted the details with precision, making the artwork look amazing.
• I need to cut this paper with more precision or it will look sloppy.
• His precision in decision-making always leads to positive results.

verb to make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size

• The company implemented new strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• I need to reduce my spending if I want to save money for vacation.
• I gotta cut back on eating out to reduce my waistline.
• Learning to let go of grudges can reduce a lot of unnecessary stress in your life.

noun clothes or apparel

• The store specializes in high-quality wearing apparel for business professionals.
• I need to buy some new wearing apparel for the party this weekend.
• Check out this cool wearing apparel I found at the thrift store.
• Her wearing apparel reflected her personality and unique sense of style.

noun a room in which work, especially manual labor, is done

• The workroom is where all the design prototypes are created and tested.
• Hey, meet me in the workroom later to finish up that project.
• I'll be chilling in the workroom if you need me.
• Her mind was like a cluttered workroom, full of unfinished thoughts and ideas.

noun a unrestricted or unrestricted run or movement

verb to move freely or without restriction

• The parkour athlete practiced his free run routine in the designated area.
• Let's go to the park and have a free run around the playground.
• I love finding new spots in the city for a free run session.
• Giving the students a free run to explore their creativity can lead to amazing results.

verb to stick firmly to something; to follow closely or exactly

• The company policy strictly adhered to the guidelines set forth by the regulatory body.
• I always adhered to my grandmother's advice about saving money for a rainy day.
• He never adhered to the rules of the game, always looking for shortcuts.
• The artist's unique style adhered to traditional techniques while also pushing boundaries.