Tech Industry Buzzwords

adjective having knowledge or awareness; conscious

• It is important to be cognizant of the potential risks involved before making any decisions.
• I don't think she is cognizant of the consequences of her actions.
• He's not really cognizant of how much trouble he's in.
• She was cognizant of the storm brewing within her own mind.

noun the highest point of a hill or mountain

verb to reach the highest point or level

• The leaders will meet at the summit to discuss important global issues.
• Let's hike to the summit for a great view of the valley.
• I heard the concert at the summit was lit!
• Reaching the summit of success requires dedication and hard work.

verb to grow or develop vigorously; to prosper or flourish

• With proper care and attention, the business was able to thrive in a competitive market.
• Despite the challenges, the community garden continues to thrive thanks to dedicated volunteers.
• Even with all the drama, she still manages to thrive and stay positive.
• Like a flower in bloom, her creativity continues to thrive and inspire those around her.

adjective not justified or authorized; not based on reason or evidence

• The accusations made against him were completely unwarranted.
• I think her reaction was totally unwarranted.
• That was so unwarranted, like chill out.
• His anger towards the situation was unwarranted, like a storm in a teacup.

verb to delve deeply into a subject or issue, often getting bogged down in details or complexities

• During the meeting, we need to avoid getting into the weeds and stick to the main points.
• Let's not get into the weeds with all the details, just give me the highlights.
• I don't want to get into the weeds of this project, it's too complicated.
• Sometimes it's easy to get into the weeds of a problem and lose sight of the bigger picture.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating the extent, degree, or manner of something

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

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

• The store will be open only until 5 PM today.
• I can hang out with you, but only until 8 PM.
• Let's party all night, but only until the cops show up.
• She was happy only until she heard the bad news.

noun a blend of the words 'slacker' and 'activism', referring to the practice of supporting political or social causes through online activities that require minimal effort or engagement

• The rise of slacktivism has been attributed to the ease of participating in online activism campaigns.
• I don't think slacktivism really makes a difference, but I still like sharing posts on social media.
• Some people call it slacker activism, but I think it's better than doing nothing at all.
• Engaging in slacktivism is like shouting into the void - it may feel good, but it doesn't necessarily create real change.

noun a project that is considered a waste of both time and money

verb to waste time and money on a project

• The government's decision to fund the project was seen as a boondoggle by many taxpayers.
• The company's team-building retreat turned out to be a total boondoggle.
• I can't believe we wasted our time on that boondoggle of a project.
• Her attempt to fix the situation only ended up creating a bigger boondoggle.

noun a person or thing that explains something, such as a teacher or a video

adjective describing someone or something that provides explanations or clarifications

• The explainer provided a detailed analysis of the new tax laws.
• The explainer broke down the complex topic in a way that was easy to understand.
• The explainer dude really knows his stuff when it comes to technology.
• She acted as the explainer of the group, making sure everyone understood the game plan.

noun a person or entity who is beaten to the market

verb an action word that describes the act of getting to the market before someone else

preposition a word that shows the relationship between 'beat' and 'somebody', indicating that 'somebody' is the target of the action

• Our company was able to beat our competitors to market with the latest technology.
• We totally beat them to market with our new product!
• We totally smoked the competition and beat them to market!
• In the race to launch a new product, our team managed to beat everyone to market.

noun A person who devises and implements a new or highly imaginative concept or technology, typically in the field of engineering or design.

• The imagineer was responsible for designing the new theme park attractions.
• My friend is an imagineer and gets to create cool stuff for a living.
• I wish I could be an imagineer and come up with awesome ideas all day.
• As an imagineer of my own life, I strive to create the reality I desire.