Technology Industry Lingo

noun a fraudulent imitation of something else; a forgery

adjective made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud

• The company was accused of selling counterfeit goods.
• I heard that they got caught selling fake stuff.
• They were busted for peddling knockoffs.
• His smile was so fake, it was like a counterfeit emotion.

noun a person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or reconciliation; a mediator

adjective acting as a mediator or an intermediate agent; involving an intermediate agency or an intermediate step

• The intermediary played a crucial role in facilitating communication between the two parties.
• I prefer to use an intermediary when dealing with sensitive matters.
• The intermediary hooked us up with a sweet deal on the new apartment.
• Trust is like an intermediary that bridges the gap between two hearts.

noun a place where goods or services are bought and sold

verb to promote or advertise for sale

adjective related to buying and selling goods or services

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• The company conducted a thorough analysis of the market before launching their new product.
• I heard there's a new market opening up downtown next week.
• Let's hit up the market for some fresh produce.
• She knew she had to navigate the competitive job market in order to find her dream job.

noun a company or group having exclusive control

• The company was accused of engaging in anti-competitive practices to maintain its monopoly in the market.
• I heard that company has a monopoly on that product, they're the only ones selling it.
• That company totally monopolizes the industry, it's unfair to the smaller businesses.
• His ego had a monopoly on the conversation, not letting anyone else get a word in.

noun the act of preempting or the state of being preempted

verb to take action in order to prevent something from happening or to seize something before someone else can

• The government decided to preempt any potential threats by increasing security measures.
• I think we should preempt any issues by addressing them before they become bigger.
• Let's preempt any drama by nipping it in the bud.
• She preempted his argument by presenting her case first.

noun a unsteady movement or gait

verb to walk or move unsteadily

adjective having an unsteady or unbalanced appearance

• The hiker began to stagger as he made his way up the steep mountain trail.
• After too many drinks, he started to stagger around the party.
• I saw him stagger out of the bar last night, totally wasted.
• The company's profits began to stagger after the economic downturn.

noun the action or activity of buying and selling goods and services

adjective related to the act of buying and selling goods and services

• The trading of stocks and bonds is a common practice in the financial markets.
• I've been trading cryptocurrencies on the side to make some extra cash.
• I heard he's really into day trading now, trying to make a quick buck.
• Their friendship was built on a trading of secrets and shared experiences.

noun a social media platform where users can post short messages or 'tweets'

verb to post a message on the social media platform Twitter

• Many politicians use Twitter as a platform to communicate with their constituents.
• I saw your tweet on Twitter about the new restaurant opening.
• I can't believe Twitter is still trending after that viral video.
• His words on Twitter were like a storm, causing chaos and controversy.

noun a measure of how quickly a company is using up its cash reserves

• The company's burn rate is carefully monitored to ensure financial stability.
• We need to keep an eye on our burn rate to make sure we're not spending too much.
• Our burn rate is off the charts - we need to cut back on expenses.
• His burn rate for eating pizza is impressive - he can finish a whole pie in minutes.

noun the act of moving or relocating from one place to another

• The delocation of the company's headquarters was a strategic decision to reduce operating costs.
• I heard they're planning a delocation of the office to a new building downtown.
• I can't believe they're forcing us to do a delocation to that boring suburb!
• The delocation of the family from their hometown symbolized a fresh start in a new chapter of their lives.