attract /əˈtrækt/
(verb) if you are attracted by something, it interests you and makes you want it; if you are attracted by somebody, you like or admire them
Example: The display attracted a number of people at the convention
(verb) if you are attracted by something, it interests you and makes you want it; if you are attracted by somebody, you like or admire them
Example: The display attracted a number of people at the convention
compare /kəmˈper/
(verb) to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different
Example: Once the customer compared the two products, her choice was easy.
(verb) to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different
Example: Once the customer compared the two products, her choice was easy.
competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃn/
(noun) an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something
Example: In the competition for afternoon dinners, Hector's has come out on top
(noun) an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something
Example: In the competition for afternoon dinners, Hector's has come out on top
consume /kənˈsuːm/
(verb) to use something, especially fuel, energy or time
Example: The printer consumes more toner than the downstairs printer
(verb) to use something, especially fuel, energy or time
Example: The printer consumes more toner than the downstairs printer
convince /kənˈvɪns/
(verb) to make somebody/yourself believe that something is true
Example: He convinced me that he was right.
(verb) to make somebody/yourself believe that something is true
Example: He convinced me that he was right.
currently /ˈkɜːrəntli/
(adverb) at the present time
Example: Currently, customers are demanding big discounts for bulk orders
(adverb) at the present time
Example: Currently, customers are demanding big discounts for bulk orders
fad /fæd/
(noun) something that people are interested in for only a short period of time
Example: The mini dress was a fad once thought to be finished, but now it is making a comeback
(noun) something that people are interested in for only a short period of time
Example: The mini dress was a fad once thought to be finished, but now it is making a comeback
inspiration /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/
(noun) the process that takes place when somebody sees or hears something that causes them to have exciting new ideas or makes them want to create something, especially in art, music or literature
Example: His work is an inspiration to the marketing department.
(noun) the process that takes place when somebody sees or hears something that causes them to have exciting new ideas or makes them want to create something, especially in art, music or literature
Example: His work is an inspiration to the marketing department.
market /ˈmɑːrkɪt/
(noun) an occasion when people buy and sell goods; the open area or building where they meet to do this
Example: The market for brightly colored clothing was brisk last year, but it's moving sluggishly this year
(noun) an occasion when people buy and sell goods; the open area or building where they meet to do this
Example: The market for brightly colored clothing was brisk last year, but it's moving sluggishly this year
persuasion /pərˈsweɪʒn/
(noun) the act of persuading somebody to do something or to believe something
Example: The seminar teaches techniques of persuasion to increase sales.
(noun) the act of persuading somebody to do something or to believe something
Example: The seminar teaches techniques of persuasion to increase sales.
productive /prəˈdʌktɪv/
(adjective) making goods or growing crops, especially in large quantities
Example: The unproductive sales meeting brought many staff complaints
(adjective) making goods or growing crops, especially in large quantities
Example: The unproductive sales meeting brought many staff complaints
satisfaction /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/
(noun) the good feeling that you have when you have achieved something or when something that you wanted to happen does happen; something that gives you this feeling
Example: Your satisfaction is guaranteed or you'll get your money back.
(noun) the good feeling that you have when you have achieved something or when something that you wanted to happen does happen; something that gives you this feeling
Example: Your satisfaction is guaranteed or you'll get your money back.