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/taɪm ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/
noun
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The practice of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities to increase productivity and efficiency.
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Effective time management enhances productivity.
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scheduling, productivity, organization
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mismanagement, inefficiency, disorder
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/ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/
noun
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A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
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His desk was in complete disarray .
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chaos, disorder, confusion
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order, organization, harmony
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/stres/
noun/verb
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A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
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Meditation helps in reducing stress .
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anxiety, tension, pressure
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relaxation, calmness, ease
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/ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
noun
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The state or quality of being efficient; competency in performance.
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Energy efficiency reduces electricity bills.
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effectiveness, productivity, competence
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inefficiency, wastefulness, incompetence
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/prəˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun
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The action of delaying or postponing something.
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Procrastination can hinder success.
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delay, hesitation, postponement
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promptness, action, efficiency
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/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/
adjective
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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
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She is meticulous about her work.
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precise, thorough, detail-oriented
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careless, reckless, negligent
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/ɪɡˈzɔː.bɪ.tənt/
adjective
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Unreasonably high; excessive.
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The hotel charges exorbitant prices.
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excessive, overpriced, outrageous
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reasonable, moderate, affordable
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/ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/
verb
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To divide into sections or categories; to separate into distinct parts.
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He tends to compartmentalize his emotions.
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categorize, divide, organize
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/ˈskruː.tɪ.ni/
noun
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Critical observation or examination; close and careful study.
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The contract is under strict scrutiny .
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inspection, examination, analysis
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neglect, superficiality, oversight
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/ˈfɔː.saɪt/
noun
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The ability to predict or plan for the future; prudent concern for the future.
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Good foresight is essential for success.
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vision, planning, anticipation
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shortsightedness, impulsiveness, carelessness
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/ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/
adjective
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Extremely thorough and careful; demanding exact conformity to rules.
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The training program is extremely rigorous .
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strict, precise, thorough
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lenient, careless, relaxed
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/əˈliː.vi.eɪt/
verb
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To make something less intense or severe; to relieve or reduce.
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Meditation can help alleviate stress.
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aggravate, intensify, exacerbate
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/ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/
verb
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To reach the highest point or final stage; to result in.
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The negotiations culminated in an agreement.
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begin, initiate, commence
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/ədˈhɪə.rəns/
noun
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The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
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Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
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compliance, obedience, devotion
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defiance, disobedience, neglect
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/ˌpʌŋk.tʃuˈæl.ə.ti/
noun
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The quality or habit of being on time; arriving or occurring at the scheduled time.
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His punctuality at work is commendable.
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promptness, timeliness, regularity
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tardiness, delay, lateness
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/ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/
noun
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An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
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The new policy had serious repercussions.
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consequence, outcome, effect
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/ˈstriːm.laɪn/
verb
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To make something more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps.
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The company is streamlining its processes.
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simplify, optimize, modernize
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complicate, hinder, obstruct
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/ˌriːˈvaɪ.təl.aɪz/
verb
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To give new life and vitality to something; to restore to a former state.
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The government plans to revitalize the economy.
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rejuvenate, restore, energize
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