Vocabulary To Use and Vocabulary To Avoid
Vocabulary to use:
- Benchmark: A standard by which something can be measured or judged.
- Touch base: To make contact or reconnect with someone for a brief discussion or update.
Example: "I'll touch base with the marketing team tomorrow to discuss the progress of the new campaign.» - Bandwidth: Refers to the capacity or resources available to handle a task or responsibility.
- On the same page: To be in agreement or have a shared understanding of a situation.
- Drill down: To examine something in detail or analyze it thoroughly.
- Deep dive: To thoroughly analyze or investigate a specific topic or issue.
- In the pipeline: Refers to projects or initiatives that are currently being developed or worked on but are not yet completed or launched.
- Leverage: To use something to its maximum advantage.
- Takeaway: The key point or lesson to be learned from a discussion, presentation, or meeting.
- Synergy: Cooperative interaction that enhances the overall performance.
- Stakeholder: Any individual, group, or organization that can affect or be affected by a business's actions, objectives, and policies.
- Scalability: The ability to increase in size or volume without losing efficiency.
TOP words/phrases to avoid in professional communication:
Very:
- Avoid: "very important"
- Alternative: "crucial," "vital," «significant"
Really:
- Avoid: "really good"
- Alternative: "excellent," "outstanding," «superb"
Just:
- Avoid: "just wanted to check"
- Alternative: "wanted to inquire," "seeking clarification"
Thing:
- Avoid: "this thing"
- Alternative: "this matter," "this issue," "this aspect»
Stuff:
- Avoid: "send me the stuff"
- Alternative: "send me the materials," "send me the documents"
Got:
- Avoid: "I've got the report"
- Alternative: "I have received the report," "I've obtained the report»
But (use cautiously in professional settings):
- Avoid: "I understand your point, but..."
- Alternative: "I understand your point, however..."
Sure:
- Avoid: "Sure, I'll do it"
- Alternative: "Certainly, I'll handle it," "Of course, I'll take care of it»