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/praɪˈɒrɪti/
noun
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Something that is regarded as more important than other things.
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Safety is the top priority in this company. |
first priority |
The most important thing that needs to be dealt with before others.
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importance, precedence, preference, primacy
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inferiority, unimportance
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top priority, high priority, main priority, set priority
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🏚️
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/ˈprɪzən/
noun
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a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
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He was sent to prison for his crimes. |
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jail, penitentiary, correctional facility, lockup
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freedom, liberty, release
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prison sentence, prison cell, go to prison
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/ˈprɪzənər/
noun
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a person who is in prison
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The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years. |
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inmate, convict, detainee, captive
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free person, citizen, civilian
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prisoner of war, political prisoner, life sentence prisoner
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🔒
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/ˈpraɪ.və.si/
noun
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the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
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Everyone has the right to privacy. |
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secrecy, confidentiality, solitude
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publicity, exposure, openness
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right to privacy, privacy policy, privacy settings, invasion of privacy
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🔒
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/ˈpraɪ.vət/
adjective
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personal; confidential; not public; individual
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This is a private conversation between two friends. |
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personal, confidential, secret, individual
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public, open, shared, common
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private property, private life, private school, private sector
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🤫
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/ˈpraɪ.vət.li/
adverb
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in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
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She spoke to him privately about the matter. |
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confidentially, secretly, personally, individually
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publicly, openly, collectively
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speak privately, meet privately, privately owned
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🏢
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/ˌpraɪvətəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
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the process of transferring ownership of a business, industry, or service from the public sector to the private sector
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The privatization of the public transportation system has led to better efficiency. |
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privatizing, deregulation, commercialization
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nationalization, public ownership
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privatization of state-owned enterprises, privatization process
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🎖️
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/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/
noun
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A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
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Education is considered a privilege in many developing countries. |
white privilege |
Societal advantages that benefit white people beyond what is commonly experienced by non-white people under the same circumstances.
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advantage, benefit, right, entitlement, honor
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disadvantage, restriction, burden
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enjoy privilege, special privilege, privilege of, privilege to
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🏆
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/praɪz/
noun, verb
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prizes
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prizing
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something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
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He won the first prize in the competition. |
prize possession |
something cherished greatly
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award, reward, trophy, treasure, honor
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loss, forfeit, neglect
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first prize, grand prize, prize money, prize possession
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🎲
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/ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
noun
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the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur
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There is a high probability of rain tomorrow. |
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likelihood, chance, possibility, odds
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impossibility, certainty
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high probability, low probability, probability theory, in all probability
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🌧️
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/ˈprɒbəbl̩/
adjective
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likely to happen or be true, but not certain
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Rain is probable tomorrow according to the forecast. |
highly probable |
very likely to happen
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likely, possible, expected, potential, feasible
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unlikely, impossible, doubtful
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probable cause, highly probable, probable outcome, probable reason
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🤷
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/ˈprɒb.ə.bli/
adverb
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almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
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He will probably arrive late tonight. |
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likely, presumably, most likely, in all probability
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improbably, unlikely, definitely not
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probably true, probably not, most probably
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verb, noun
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probed
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probed
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probes
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probing
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to investigate thoroughly; a device used for exploration or examination
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The journalist probed into the politician’s past. |
probe deeper |
to investigate more thoroughly
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investigate, examine, explore, scrutinize, research
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ignore, neglect, overlook
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probe into, space probe, probe question, probe deeper
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/ˈprɒb.ləm/
noun
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a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved
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We need to solve this problem quickly. |
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issue, difficulty, trouble, challenge
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solution, answer, resolution
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solve a problem, serious problem, major problem, problem solving
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/ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/
adjective
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causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
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The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed. |
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troublesome, difficult, challenging, questionable
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unproblematic, easy, simple, straightforward
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problematic situation, problematic behavior, highly problematic, potentially problematic
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📋
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/prəˈsiː.dʒər/
noun
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a set of actions that are the official or accepted way of doing something
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Please follow the safety procedure carefully. |
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process, method, system, protocol
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chaos, disorder, improvisation
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safety procedure, standard procedure, follow procedure, emergency procedure
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➡️
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/prəˈsiːd/
verb
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proceeded
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proceeded
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proceeds
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proceeding
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to begin or continue an action or process after a pause or interruption
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After the short break, the speaker proceeded with his lecture. |
proceed with caution |
to continue carefully and with attention to potential risks
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continue, advance, move forward, progress, go on
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stop, halt, cease
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proceed further, proceed with caution, proceed against, proceed to
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prəˈsiːdɪŋz
noun
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An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
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The proceedings discussed language issues. |
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actions, events
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inaction, stagnation
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/ˈprəʊsiːdz/
noun
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money obtained from an event, activity, or sale
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The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage. |
net proceeds |
the remaining amount of money after expenses are deducted
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earnings, revenue, profit, income, returns
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loss, deficit
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sale proceeds, net proceeds, distribute proceeds, donate proceeds
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🔄
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/ˈprəʊsɛs/
noun
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a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end
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The hiring process takes several weeks. |
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procedure, method, system, operation
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disorder, chaos, confusion
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work process, decision-making process, manufacturing process
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/ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/
noun
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processing
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the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
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Data processing takes place in the server. |
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handling, treatment, operation, computation, execution
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neglect, ignoring
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data processing, food processing, image processing, information processing
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💻
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/ˈprəʊsesə/
noun
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a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
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The new laptop has a faster processor. |
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CPU, microchip, computer chip, handler
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manual operator
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central processor, data processor, image processor, food processor
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📢
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/prəˈkleɪm/
verb
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proclaimed
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proclaimed
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proclaims
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proclaiming
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to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
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The president proclaimed a national day of mourning. |
proclaim victory |
to declare oneself the winner of something
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declare, announce, state, affirm, pronounce
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deny, conceal, suppress
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proclaim independence, proclaim victory, proclaim truth, proclaim law
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🏭
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/prəˈduːs/
verb
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produced
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produces
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producing
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to make, create, or manufacture something
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The factory produces cars. |
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create, make, manufacture, generate
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destroy, consume, waste
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produce goods, produce results, produce energy, mass produce
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🎬
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/prəˈduː.sər/
noun
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a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
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The film producer invested millions in the new movie project. |
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director, manufacturer, creator, maker
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consumer, buyer, destroyer
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film producer, music producer, executive producer, television producer
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📦
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/ˈprɒd.ʌkt/
noun
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something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
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The company launched a new product in the market. |
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item, goods, commodity, merchandise
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raw material, ingredient
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new product, quality product, end product, product development
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🏭
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/prəˈdʌkʃən/
noun
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the process of manufacturing or creating something
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The production of this film took over a year. |
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manufacture, creation, development, fabrication
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consumption, destruction
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mass production, large-scale production, production line, production cost
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/prəˈdʌktɪv/
adjective
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producing or achieving a significant amount of results, work, or output
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She had a very productive day at the office. |
productive day |
a day when a lot of useful work is done
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efficient, fruitful, effective, prolific
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unproductive, idle, ineffective
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productive day, productive meeting, productive work
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⚙️
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/ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/
noun
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the rate at which work is done or goods are produced, especially in relation to the time and resources used
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Improving employee productivity is vital for business growth. |
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efficiency, output, performance, effectiveness, capacity
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inefficiency, idleness, unproductiveness
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high productivity, improve productivity, labor productivity, productivity growth
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👔
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/prəˈfɛʃən/
noun
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a paid occupation, especially one requiring specialized education or training
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Medicine is considered a noble profession. |
enter the profession |
to begin a career in a particular field
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career, occupation, vocation, trade, calling
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unemployment, hobby
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noble profession, teaching profession, medical profession, legal profession
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adjective
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relating to a job that requires special training or education
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She is a professional dancer who performs internationally. |
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expert, skilled, qualified, trained
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amateur, unskilled
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professional athlete, professional career, professional skills, professional training
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👨🏫
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/prəˈfɛsər/
noun
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a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
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The professor explained the theory clearly. |
professor emeritus |
a retired professor who retains an honorary title
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lecturer, academic, scholar, instructor
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student, pupil
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university professor, assistant professor, professor emeritus, professor of law
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👤
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/ˈproʊˌfaɪl/
noun
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a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
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He updated his profile on the company website. |
low profile |
avoiding attention or publicity
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outline, description, sketch, representation
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anonymity, obscurity
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social profile, user profile, company profile, keep a low profile
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noun, verb
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profited
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profited
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profits
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profiting
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financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent
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The company made a huge profit this quarter. |
turn a profit |
to start making financial gains
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gain, earnings, revenue, income, benefit
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loss, deficit, debt
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make a profit, earn profit, profit margin, net profit
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💰
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adjective
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yielding profit or financial gain
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The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented. |
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lucrative, rewarding, beneficial
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unprofitable, loss-making
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highly profitable, profitable business, profitable investment
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🧠
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/prəˈfaʊnd/
adjective
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very great or intense; showing deep insight or understanding
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Her speech had a profound impact on the audience. |
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deep, intense, thoughtful, insightful, weighty
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shallow, trivial, superficial
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profound impact, profound effect, profound change, profound insight, profound silence
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📱
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/ˈprəʊɡræm/
noun
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a planned series of events or activities
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The program starts at 9 AM sharp. |
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schedule, agenda, plan, event
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disorganization, chaos
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training program, software program, program schedule, educational program
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💻
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noun
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the process of designing and writing computer programs
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He has been learning programming for several months now. |
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coding, software development, app development
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deprogramming, unlearning
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learn programming, programming skills, computer programming
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📈
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/ˈprəʊɡrɛs/ (noun), /prəˈɡrɛs/ (verb)
noun, verb
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progressed
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progressed
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progresses
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progressing
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forward movement toward a destination or improvement in a condition
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The students made great progress in their studies. |
work in progress |
something that is still being developed or unfinished
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advance, development, improvement, growth, headway
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regression, decline, setback
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make progress, rapid progress, steady progress, slow progress
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/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/
adjective
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favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
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She holds progressive views on social justice and equality. |
progressive mindset |
an attitude open to change and innovation
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forward-thinking, modern, liberal, reformist, advanced
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conservative, traditional, reactionary
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progressive ideas, progressive policy, progressive change, progressive movement
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/prəˈhɪbɪt/
verb
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prohibited
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prohibited
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prohibits
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prohibiting
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to formally forbid something by law, rule, or authority
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Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the hospital. |
prohibit from |
to forbid someone from doing something
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forbid, ban, restrict, disallow, prevent
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allow, permit, approve
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strictly prohibit, prohibit smoking, prohibit entry, prohibit use
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/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ (noun), /prəˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)
noun, verb
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projected
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projected
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projects
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projecting
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As a noun: a planned task or assignment. As a verb: to plan, estimate, or extend something outward.
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The company plans to project its growth over the next five years. |
project confidence |
To appear confident even if one may not feel it inside.
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plan, assignment, scheme, initiative, program
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improvisation, spontaneity
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school project, project manager, project timeline, project growth
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/prəˈdʒɛkʃən/
noun
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An estimate or forecast of a future situation based on current trends.
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The sales projection shows a steady increase in revenue. |
make a projection |
To create an estimate or forecast of future results.
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forecast, estimate, prediction, outlook, expectation
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reality, hindsight
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sales projection, growth projection, projection screen, projection map
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/ˈprɒmɪnənt/
adjective
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Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
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He is a prominent leader in the community. |
prominent feature |
a characteristic that stands out or is easily noticeable
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important, notable, eminent, distinguished, well-known
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obscure, insignificant
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prominent role, prominent position, prominent figure, prominent leader
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/ˈprɒmɪs/
verb
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promised
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promised
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promises
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promising
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to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word
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I promise to help you with your homework. |
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pledge, vow, swear, guarantee
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break, betray, deny
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promise to help, make a promise, keep promises, break promises
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/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/
adjective
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showing signs of future success or potential
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She is a promising young scientist with great ideas. |
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hopeful, talented, bright, encouraging, favorable
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hopeless, unpromising, disappointing
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promising career, promising results, promising start, promising talent
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/prəˈmoʊt/
verb
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promoted
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promoted
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promotes
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promoting
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To support or encourage the growth, sale, or acceptance of something.
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The company worked hard to promote its new product. |
promote growth |
To encourage development or progress
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advance, encourage, advertise, support, boost
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hinder, obstruct, discourage
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promote awareness, promote business, promote sales, promote education
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/prəˈmoʊʃən/
noun
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the act of raising someone to a higher position or of marketing something to increase sales or awareness
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The company announced a big promotion campaign for their new product. |
get a promotion |
to be raised to a higher position at work
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advancement, upgrade, publicity, marketing, boost
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demotion, neglect
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job promotion, sales promotion, promotional offer, career promotion
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/prɑːmpt/
verb, noun, adjective
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prompted
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prompted
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prompts
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prompting
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To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
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His speech prompted the audience to ask questions. |
prompt action |
Immediate or quick action
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urge, incite, quick, immediate, stimulate
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delay, hinder, slow
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prompt reply, prompt payment, prompt decision, prompt response
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