Workplace

Meetings, agreements and practical office language

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meeting

noun

an occasion when people gather to discuss something

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The meeting starts at nine tomorrow.

deadline

noun

the latest time by which a task must be completed

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The deadline for the report is Friday.

invoice

noun

a document asking for payment for goods or services

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The invoice lists the price of each item.

contract

noun

a formal agreement between people or organisations

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Read the contract before you sign it.

schedule

noun

a plan showing when activities will happen

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The schedule includes time for questions.

colleague

noun

a person you work with

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My colleague will lead the meeting today.

negotiate

verb

to discuss something in order to reach agreement

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We negotiated a new delivery date.

budget

noun

a plan for how much money can be spent

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The travel budget includes train tickets.

client

noun

a person or organisation receiving professional services

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The client asked for a shorter report.

presentation

noun

a talk that gives information to an audience

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Her presentation explained the new system.

manager

noun

a person responsible for organising work or people

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Ask the manager about the new schedule.

agreement

noun

a shared decision or arrangement

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We reached an agreement on the final price.

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