Business English Glossary, A
34 terms starting with A. See the full glossary.
- a/b testing
- A method of comparing two versions of a webpage or app to determine which performs better. · Appears in: Analyzing SEO and Social Media KPIs for Strategy Optimization
- abrupt client revisions
- sudden changes requested by the client · Appears in: STAR Method for Behavioral Interview Responses
- absorbing the cost
- taking on the financial burden without passing it to others · Appears in: Managing Project Crisis and Stakeholder Concerns
- access controls
- Security measures that limit who can enter a system. · Appears in: Addressing IT Security Breach and Policy Violations
- account-level profitability
- The profit generated by a specific customer account after accounting for all associated costs. · Appears in: Evaluating Operational Credibility and Service Model Rebalancing
- actionable insights
- Useful information that can lead to specific business decisions · Appears in: Addressing ERP and CRM Implementation Challenges
- actionable steps
- Specific, practical actions that can be implemented immediately. · Appears in: Coordinating Retail Media Campaign Launch Across Markets
- adaptive learning algorithm
- Software that customizes content based on user progress · Appears in: Finalizing Course Selection with CPF Compliance
- address that head-on
- To deal with a problem directly and immediately · Appears in: Addressing ERP and CRM Implementation Challenges
- adhesive solutions
- Products used to bond materials together · Appears in: Technical Discussion on Adhesive Specifications
- adoption rates
- The speed or extent to which users begin using a new system or process. · Appears in: Addressing Employee Resistance to IT System Rollout
- advertising expenditures
- the money spent on promoting products or services through ads · Appears in: Reviewing E-Commerce Strategy Adjustments
- affordable housing quota
- a required percentage of low-cost residences · Appears in: Negotiating Infrastructure Cost Allocation in Development Project
- AI-driven CV screening
- Using artificial intelligence to automatically review and filter resumes · Appears in: Demonstrating HRIS Automation and Analytics Features
- AI-driven digital channels
- technology-based platforms that use artificial intelligence · Appears in: Addressing Omnichannel Customer Service Concerns
- AI-powered digital interfaces
- Computer systems that use artificial intelligence to interact with users · Appears in: Pitching Omnichannel Customer Service Solutions
- airworthy
- Able to fly safely and meet legal requirements. · Appears in: Addressing Aircraft Defect and Delay
- all-hands-on-deck
- a situation requiring everyone's immediate attention and effort · Appears in: Managing Client Crisis and Work-Life Balance
- allocation of costs
- the distribution of financial responsibility · Appears in: Negotiating Infrastructure Cost Allocation in Development Project
- alternative livelihoods
- other ways for people to earn a living that do not rely on harmful activities · Appears in: Guided Safari Tour Conservation Discussion
- alternative routing options
- Different paths or methods for transporting goods. · Appears in: Reviewing Expedited Shipments and Logistics Adjustments
- alternative treatments
- Treatments that are not part of conventional medicine · Appears in: Integrating Homeopathy in Digital Health App
- ambiguous protocol
- A procedure that is unclear or open to interpretation. · Appears in: Project Timeline Review and Deadline Management
- amenable to
- Willing to consider or agree to something. · Appears in: Negotiating Supplier Penalties and IP Rights
- analytical variability
- Differences in results caused by the methods or equipment used in testing. · Appears in: Managing Data Integrity in Environmental Monitoring
- anti-poaching patrols
- security operations designed to prevent the illegal hunting of animals · Appears in: Guided Safari Tour Conservation Discussion
- API requests
- technical commands sent between software systems · Appears in: Managing WMS Integration and Worker Adaptation
- art installations
- artworks displayed in a public space · Appears in: Navigating Local Food Markets and Cultural Sites
- assumptions under stress
- A register tracking forecast assumptions that are at risk of failing. · Appears in: Post-SteerCo Cost Forecast Reconciliation
- audience targeting
- The process of identifying and focusing on specific groups of people who are most likely to be interested in a product or service. · Appears in: Job Interview for Communications Assistant Role
- augmented and virtual reality
- Immersive technologies that simulate real or enhanced environments for training purposes. · Appears in: Reviewing Onboarding Strategies and Enhancements
- Average Handle Time
- The total duration of a customer call. · Appears in: Improving First-Contact Resolution Through Accurate Diagnosis
- average order value
- The average amount spent each time a customer places an order. · Appears in: Reviewing Price Reduction and Promotional Strategy Outcomes
- avian species
- Birds, especially those studied or kept as pets. · Appears in: Networking at an Avian Breeding Conference