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»


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