Business English Glossary, M
35 terms starting with M. See the full glossary.
- Management and Business Strategy
- An academic field focusing on how organizations achieve their goals and plan for the future. · Appears in: Job Interview for Communications Assistant Role
- manual data entry
- The process of typing information into a system by hand. · Appears in: Demonstrating HRIS Automation and Analytics
- manual intervention
- Human action required to complete a task that could be automated · Appears in: Follow-up on Flu Season Vaccine Demand Forecasting
- manual processes
- Tasks performed by people rather than by automated software. · Appears in: Conducting a Systems Overhaul Needs Analysis
- manual system sync
- A human-led update to ensure system data matches physical inventory. · Appears in: Conducting a Performance Review with a Stock Team Leader
- margin erosion
- The gradual reduction in profit margins due to inefficiencies or unmanaged costs. · Appears in: Evaluating Operational Credibility and Service Model Rebalancing
- margin for manoeuvre
- The degree of freedom or flexibility available to make changes or adjustments. · Appears in: Understanding Clinic Economics Under Regulated Pricing
- market abuse investigations
- Researching illegal or unethical trading practices. · Appears in: Discussing Career Transition with a Headhunter
- market analysis
- The process of evaluating market conditions and potential. · Appears in: Global Commercial Director Interview for Renewable Energy Expansion
- market competitiveness
- The ability to compete effectively in the marketplace. · Appears in: Reviewing Price Reduction and Promotional Strategy Outcomes
- market momentum
- The speed and direction of growth in a specific market. · Appears in: Negotiating Exclusive Licensing Terms for APAC E-Commerce Expansion
- The percentage of an industry's total sales that a specific company controls. · Appears in: Using Data to Build a Strong Argument in a Pitch Deck
- marketing resources
- budget and efforts spent on advertising · Appears in: Optimizing Website Traffic and Checkout Process
- marketing strategy
- A plan to promote and sell products · Appears in: Negotiating Sustainable Snack Launch and Delivery Terms
- mechanically fastened
- Secured using tools or hardware rather than adhesives · Appears in: Addressing Board Concerns on Coastal Installation
- media outreach
- efforts to contact journalists and publications for coverage · Appears in: Finalizing Press Release and Media Outreach Strategy, Reviewing Media Outreach and Press Release Strategy
- media outreach plan
- a strategy for contacting journalists and media outlets · Appears in: Managing PR Agency Collaboration for Brand Visibility
- mediation prior to arbitration
- A process where parties try to resolve disputes with a mediator before going to arbitration. · Appears in: Finalizing Contract Terms and Dispute Resolution
- medical compliance
- adherence to healthcare laws and standards · Appears in: Annual Performance Review and Budget Planning
- meeting the deadline
- Completing work by the agreed-upon time. · Appears in: Project Plan Review and Deadline Management
- mentorship initiative
- A program where experienced employees guide and support newer staff members. · Appears in: Reviewing Onboarding Strategies and Enhancements
- meticulous planning
- Very careful and precise preparation. · Appears in: Discussing Project Proposal Details
- middleware layer
- software that acts as a bridge between two different applications · Appears in: Integrating Hospital IT Systems with Legacy Infrastructure
- milestone-based payment structure
- A payment system tied to the completion of specific project stages. · Appears in: Finalizing Contract Terms and Dispute Resolution
- missed sales opportunities
- chances to make a sale that were lost due to operational issues · Appears in: Optimizing Logistics and Inventory Efficiency
- mitigate
- To make something less severe, harmful, or painful. · Appears in: Project Timeline and Deadline Management
- mitigate the penalties
- Reduce the negative consequences or fines. · Appears in: Addressing Aircraft Defect and Delay
- mitigation strategy
- A plan designed to reduce the impact of a risk or problem. · Appears in: Presenting Project Schedule and Risk Mitigation to Directors
- moderate turbulence
- unsteady air that causes shaking but is not severe · Appears in: Pre-flight briefing structure for aviation crews
- modesty towel
- A small towel used to cover the body in a bathhouse setting. · Appears in: Navigating Japanese Business Etiquette and Cultural Protocols
- motion waste
- Unnecessary movement that does not add value to the product. · Appears in: Optimizing Factory Workflow Through Tooling Efficiency
- multilingual capabilities
- ability to communicate in multiple languages · Appears in: Addressing Omnichannel Customer Service Concerns
- multilingual proficiency
- The ability to communicate in multiple languages · Appears in: Pitching Omnichannel Customer Service Solutions
- must-try
- highly recommended and worth experiencing · Appears in: Navigating Local Food Markets and Cultural Sites
- mutual termination agreement
- A contract where both employer and employee agree to end the employment relationship. · Appears in: Managing Payroll and Labor Law Compliance