Business Vocabulary Flashcards

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company

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^{organization that sells goods or services to make money}

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She runs a company designing websites.

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business

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^{a commercial activity that sells or buys goods or services}

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He started a business selling rare crafts.

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branch

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^{a local office or division of a company}

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I work in the local branch of a large bank.

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employment

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^{the occupation for which you are paid}

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How long have you been looking for employment?

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employment rate

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^{the percentage of the workforce that is currently employed}

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The current employment rate is reported to be 92%.

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job market

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^{the available positions to apply for a job}

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The current job market is highly competitive.

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workforce

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^{the group of individuals engaged in work or employment}

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The workforce is essential for the economy.

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to earn

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^{to receive money as payment for work you do}

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Once I started earning, I decided to open a savings account.

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to invest

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^{to put money into something expectating to make a profit}

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After I started investing, I began to see my savings grow.

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permanent

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^{continuing and lasting forever or for a very long time}

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I’ve been offered a job on a permanent basis.