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stakeholdernounformal
a party with a vested interest in a company or outcome (investors, employees, communities, etc.)
A person or group with an interest or concern in a business or project
We need to consult all key stakeholders before making any changes to the supply chain.
We need to consult all key stakeholders before making any changes to the supply chain.
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subsidiarynounformal
a company owned or controlled by a parent company
A company controlled by a larger parent company
The tech giant acquired a small AI firm and turned it into a wholly owned subsidiary.
The tech giant acquired a small AI firm and turned it into a wholly owned subsidiary.
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conglomeratenounformal
a large corporation consisting of multiple diverse business entities
A large corporation made up of several different businesses
Samsung is a massive conglomerate with interests ranging from electronics to shipbuilding.
Samsung is a massive conglomerate with interests ranging from electronics to shipbuilding.
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mergernounformal
the joining of two companies into a single new entity
The combining of two companies into one entity
The merger between the two airlines created the third-largest carrier in the world.
The merger between the two airlines created the third-largest carrier in the world.
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acquisitionnounformal
the act of buying or taking over another company
The purchase of one company by another
The acquisition of the startup cost them nearly two billion dollars.
The acquisition of the startup cost them nearly two billion dollars.
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shareholdernounformal
an owner of stock or shares in a corporation
A person who owns shares in a company
Shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of the new CEO at the annual general meeting.
Shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of the new CEO at the annual general meeting.
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board of directorsnoun phraseformal
the group of people elected to govern and oversee a corporation
The governing body elected to oversee a company's activities
The board of directors approved a restructuring plan that would eliminate 3,000 positions.
The board of directors approved a restructuring plan that would eliminate 3,000 positions.
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leveragenounformal
strategic advantage or influence; also, the ratio of debt to equity (in finance)
The power or advantage gained from a position, or the use of borrowed capital
Having exclusive distribution rights gives us considerable leverage in negotiations.
Having exclusive distribution rights gives us considerable leverage in negotiations.
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diversifyverbneutral
to broaden the range of products, investments, or markets to spread risk
To expand a business into different areas or products to reduce risk
The oil company is looking to diversify into renewable energy sources.
The oil company is looking to diversify into renewable energy sources.
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outsourceverbneutral
to delegate (work or services) to an outside provider
To contract work to an external company rather than doing it in-house
They decided to outsource their customer service operations to a call centre in Manila.
They decided to outsource their customer service operations to a call centre in Manila.
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streamlineverbneutral
to make (a system or process) more efficient by removing unnecessary steps
To make a process or organization more efficient by simplifying it
We've streamlined the approval process so that new projects can get started within a week.
We've streamlined the approval process so that new projects can get started within a week.
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downsizeverbneutral
to reduce the workforce or scale of a company, typically to cut costs
To reduce the number of employees or scale of operations
The company was forced to downsize after losing its biggest contract.
The company was forced to downsize after losing its biggest contract.
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restructureverbformal
to reorganize (a company, debt, or system) fundamentally
To reorganize the structure of a company or system
The new CEO's first priority was to restructure the company's debt before it became unmanageable.
The new CEO's first priority was to restructure the company's debt before it became unmanageable.
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tariffnounformal
a government tax on imports or exports
A tax imposed on imported or exported goods
The new tariffs on steel imports have significantly increased manufacturing costs.
The new tariffs on steel imports have significantly increased manufacturing costs.
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supply chainnoun phraseneutral
the network of organizations, resources, and processes involved in producing and delivering a product
The entire process of producing and delivering a product, from raw materials to the consumer
The pandemic exposed just how fragile global supply chains really are.
The pandemic exposed just how fragile global supply chains really are.
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procurementnounformal
the organized process of sourcing and purchasing goods or services
The process of obtaining goods or services, typically for a business
The procurement department negotiated a 15% discount on raw materials.
The procurement department negotiated a 15% discount on raw materials.
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monetaryadjectiveformal
relating to money supply, currency, or central bank policy
Relating to money or currency, especially the policies of a central bank
The central bank tightened monetary policy by raising interest rates to combat inflation.
The central bank tightened monetary policy by raising interest rates to combat inflation.
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equitynounformal
ownership interest in a company, represented by shares of stock
The value of ownership in a company, or shares representing that ownership
The founders retained 60% equity in the company after the first round of funding.
The founders retained 60% equity in the company after the first round of funding.
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volatilitynounformal
the degree of rapid, unpredictable variation (especially in financial markets)
The tendency for rapid and unpredictable change, especially in markets
Market volatility has increased sharply in response to geopolitical tensions.
Market volatility has increased sharply in response to geopolitical tensions.
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austeritynounformal
a policy of reducing government spending and public services to cut deficits
Strict government economic policies aimed at reducing public spending
Years of austerity left public services severely underfunded.
Years of austerity left public services severely underfunded.
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stagnationnounformal
a prolonged lack of growth or development (in an economy or market)
A period of little or no economic growth or activity
The country has experienced economic stagnation for nearly a decade.
The country has experienced economic stagnation for nearly a decade.
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turnovernounneutral
total business revenue in a given period; also, the rate of employee replacement
The total revenue of a business, or the rate at which employees leave and are replaced
The company reported an annual turnover of £50 million, up 12% from the previous year.
The company reported an annual turnover of £50 million, up 12% from the previous year.
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venture capitalnoun phraseformal
investment funding given to startups and small businesses with strong growth potential
Funding provided to early-stage companies with high growth potential
The startup secured $10 million in venture capital to scale its operations.
The startup secured $10 million in venture capital to scale its operations.
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dividendnounformal
a portion of a company's profits distributed to shareholders
A payment made by a corporation to its shareholders from profits
The company declared a dividend of 45 pence per share.
The company declared a dividend of 45 pence per share.
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monopolynounneutral
a situation where one company has exclusive control over a market or product
Exclusive control of a commodity or service in a market
Critics argue that the tech giant has effectively established a monopoly in online advertising.
Critics argue that the tech giant has effectively established a monopoly in online advertising.
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lucrativeadjectiveneutral
highly profitable (describing a business, deal, or market)
Producing a great deal of profit
The pharmaceutical industry remains one of the most lucrative sectors in the world.
The pharmaceutical industry remains one of the most lucrative sectors in the world.
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viableadjectiveneutral
capable of succeeding or being sustained (describing a plan, business, or product)
Capable of working successfully; feasible in a business context
We need to determine whether the project is commercially viable before committing more resources.
We need to determine whether the project is commercially viable before committing more resources.
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allocateverbformal
to assign or distribute (money, resources, or tasks) for a specific purpose
To distribute resources or funds for a particular purpose
The board decided to allocate an additional $2 million to research and development.
The board decided to allocate an additional $2 million to research and development.
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capitalize onphrasal verbneutral
to exploit (an opportunity or advantage) for one's benefit
To take advantage of a situation or opportunity for profit or benefit
The company was quick to capitalize on the growing demand for plant-based foods.
The company was quick to capitalize on the growing demand for plant-based foods.
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undercutverbneutral
to offer a lower price than (a competitor) to win business
To offer goods or services at a lower price than a competitor
Foreign manufacturers are undercutting domestic producers by as much as 30%.
Foreign manufacturers are undercutting domestic producers by as much as 30%.
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markupnounneutral
the difference between cost and selling price, expressed as a percentage or amount
The amount added to the cost price to determine the selling price
Retailers typically apply a markup of around 50% on wholesale prices.
Retailers typically apply a markup of around 50% on wholesale prices.
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franchisenounneutral
a business model where an individual operates under a larger company's brand and system
A licence to operate a business using another company's brand and model
She bought a fast-food franchise and opened three locations within two years.
She bought a fast-food franchise and opened three locations within two years.
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commoditynounformal
a basic good or raw material traded in bulk (e.g. oil, wheat, metals)
A raw material or primary product that can be bought and sold
Oil remains the most traded commodity in the world.
Oil remains the most traded commodity in the world.
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bailoutnounneutral
emergency financial aid (usually from a government) to prevent a company or economy from failing
Financial assistance given to a failing business or economy to save it from collapse
The government's bailout of the banking sector was deeply controversial.
The government's bailout of the banking sector was deeply controversial.
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benchmarknounformal
a standard of measurement used for comparison or evaluation of performance
A standard or reference point against which things can be compared or assessed
The S&P 500 is widely used as a benchmark for overall market performance.
The S&P 500 is widely used as a benchmark for overall market performance.
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forecastnounneutral
a projection or estimate of future trends (in sales, revenue, economic conditions)
A prediction about future business or economic conditions
The latest economic forecast suggests GDP growth will slow to 1.2% next year.
The latest economic forecast suggests GDP growth will slow to 1.2% next year.
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forecastverbneutral
to predict (future trends, performance, or conditions) based on data
To predict or estimate future business or economic conditions
Analysts are forecasting a sharp decline in consumer spending over the next quarter.
Analysts are forecasting a sharp decline in consumer spending over the next quarter.
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deficitnounformal
a shortfall, especially the excess of expenditure over income (budget, trade)
The amount by which spending exceeds income or revenue
The country's trade deficit widened to a record $80 billion last year.
The country's trade deficit widened to a record $80 billion last year.
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surplusnounformal
an excess, especially of income over expenditure or supply over demand
An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; income exceeding expenditure
Germany has consistently run a trade surplus thanks to its strong export sector.
Germany has consistently run a trade surplus thanks to its strong export sector.
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portfolionounformal
a collection of investments, products, or projects managed as a group
A range of investments or products held by a person or company
The company has expanded its product portfolio to include sustainable packaging solutions.
The company has expanded its product portfolio to include sustainable packaging solutions.
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break evenverb phraseneutral
to reach the point where income equals expenses (no profit, no loss)
To reach a point where revenue equals costs, with neither profit nor loss
The startup expects to break even within its third year of operation.
The startup expects to break even within its third year of operation.
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revenuenounformal
total income earned by a business from its operations before deducting costs
The total income generated by a business before expenses are deducted
The company's revenue grew by 18% year on year, driven by strong demand in Asia.
The company's revenue grew by 18% year on year, driven by strong demand in Asia.
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marginnounneutral
the profit percentage on a product or service (gross margin, profit margin)
The difference between cost and selling price, expressed as a percentage of revenue
Our margins have been squeezed by rising raw material costs.
Our margins have been squeezed by rising raw material costs.
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insolvencynounformal
the condition of being unable to pay debts as they fall due
The state of being unable to pay one's debts
The company was teetering on the brink of insolvency before the emergency funding came through.
The company was teetering on the brink of insolvency before the emergency funding came through.
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hedgeverbformal
to reduce risk by making offsetting investments or taking protective measures
To protect against financial loss by making counterbalancing investments
Many airlines hedge against fuel price fluctuations by buying futures contracts.
Many airlines hedge against fuel price fluctuations by buying futures contracts.
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due diligencenoun phraseformal
a comprehensive appraisal of a business or investment undertaken before a transaction
A thorough investigation of a business before signing a contract or making an investment
The acquisition fell through after due diligence revealed significant liabilities.
The acquisition fell through after due diligence revealed significant liabilities.
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scalableadjectiveneutral
able to grow or expand efficiently without a proportional increase in costs
Capable of being expanded or increased in size or scope efficiently
Investors want to see that your business model is scalable before they'll commit funding.
Investors want to see that your business model is scalable before they'll commit funding.
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disruptverbneutral
to fundamentally transform (an industry or market) through innovative products or models
To radically change an industry or market through innovation
Streaming services have completely disrupted the traditional television industry.
Streaming services have completely disrupted the traditional television industry.
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ROInounneutral
return on investment; a ratio measuring the gain or loss relative to the cost of an investment
Return on investment – a measure of the profitability of an investment
The marketing team needs to demonstrate a clear ROI on their digital campaigns.
The marketing team needs to demonstrate a clear ROI on their digital campaigns.
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liableadjectiveformal
legally responsible or accountable (for debts, damages, or obligations)
Legally responsible, especially in the context of business obligations
The directors could be held personally liable if the company is found to have traded while insolvent.
The directors could be held personally liable if the company is found to have traded while insolvent.
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liabilitiesnounformal
debts and financial obligations that a company owes (opposite of assets)
Financial obligations or debts owed by a company
The company's liabilities now exceed its assets, which is a serious red flag for investors.
The company's liabilities now exceed its assets, which is a serious red flag for investors.
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inflateverbneutral
to increase (prices, figures, or expectations) beyond what is justified
To increase prices, costs, or values artificially or excessively
Critics accused the company of inflating its revenue figures to attract investors.
Critics accused the company of inflating its revenue figures to attract investors.
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deregulationnounformal
the reduction or elimination of government rules and restrictions in an industry
The removal of government regulations from an industry
Deregulation of the airline industry led to lower fares but also increased consolidation.
Deregulation of the airline industry led to lower fares but also increased consolidation.
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incentivizeverbformal
to provide motivation or financial encouragement for (a desired action or behaviour)
To motivate or encourage action through rewards or benefits
The government plans to incentivize green investment through tax breaks.
The government plans to incentivize green investment through tax breaks.
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consortiumnounformal
an association of companies formed to undertake a joint venture or large project
A group of companies or organizations that join together for a common purpose
A consortium of banks agreed to provide the $5 billion in financing needed for the project.
A consortium of banks agreed to provide the $5 billion in financing needed for the project.
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yieldnounformal
the income or return generated by an investment, expressed as a percentage
The income return on an investment, typically expressed as a percentage
Bond yields have been falling steadily as investors seek safe-haven assets.
Bond yields have been falling steadily as investors seek safe-haven assets.
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auditnounformal
a formal inspection or examination of financial records for accuracy and compliance
An official examination of a company's financial accounts
The annual audit revealed several discrepancies in the company's expense reports.
The annual audit revealed several discrepancies in the company's expense reports.
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compliancenounformal
adherence to laws, regulations, or industry standards (regulatory compliance)
The act of conforming to laws, regulations, or standards in business
The company faces heavy fines for non-compliance with data protection regulations.
The company faces heavy fines for non-compliance with data protection regulations.
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entrepreneurnounneutral
a person who creates and manages a business, bearing most of the risk
A person who starts and runs businesses, taking on financial risk
She's a serial entrepreneur who has founded four companies in the last decade.
She's a serial entrepreneur who has founded four companies in the last decade.
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start-upnounneutral
a recently founded company, typically technology-driven, in its early stages of growth
A newly established business, especially one seeking to grow rapidly
The start-up raised $30 million in its Series A funding round.
The start-up raised $30 million in its Series A funding round.
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leverageverbneutral
to use (a resource or advantage) strategically to achieve a goal
To use something to maximum advantage
We need to leverage our existing customer base to drive sales of the new product line.
We need to leverage our existing customer base to drive sales of the new product line.
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liquidateverbformal
to convert assets into cash; in a business context, often to sell off the assets of a company or division, typically to settle debts or close operations; in finance, to close out a portfolio position by selling
To wind up a business by selling off its assets
The court ordered the insolvent firm to liquidate all remaining assets.
The court ordered the insolvent firm to liquidate all remaining assets.
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fiscaladjectiveformal
relating to financial matters; especially government taxation, public spending, and budgetary policy; also used in corporate contexts (e.g. fiscal year, fiscal quarter)
Relating to government revenue, especially taxes, or to financial matters
The government introduced a series of fiscal measures to stimulate economic recovery.
The government introduced a series of fiscal measures to stimulate economic recovery.
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overheadsnounneutral
indirect business expenses such as rent, utilities, and administration
The ongoing costs of running a business that are not directly tied to production
Moving to a smaller office was part of a broader effort to reduce overheads.
Moving to a smaller office was part of a broader effort to reduce overheads.
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depreciationnounformal
(1) in accounting: the systematic allocation of an asset's cost over its useful life; (2) in economics/currency: a decline in the value or exchange rate of a currency
The reduction in value of an asset over time, or a decline in a currency's worth
The depreciation of the machinery is factored into our annual accounts.
The depreciation of the machinery is factored into our annual accounts.
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bottom linenoun phraseneutral
the net profit or loss; also, the most important consideration in a decision
The final total of an account or the fundamental and most important factor
Cost-cutting measures improved the bottom line by £4 million in the second half of the year.
Cost-cutting measures improved the bottom line by £4 million in the second half of the year.
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sanctionsnounformal
punitive measures (usually economic) imposed against a country, organization, or individual
A penalty or restrictive measure imposed by a government on another country or entity
International sanctions have severely limited the country's ability to trade on global markets.
International sanctions have severely limited the country's ability to trade on global markets.
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floatverbformal
to launch (a company) on the stock exchange by offering shares to the public (IPO)
To offer shares of a company for sale on the stock market for the first time
The company plans to float on the London Stock Exchange later this year.
The company plans to float on the London Stock Exchange later this year.
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overheadnounneutralAmerican English
overhead (American English; British: overheads)
American English word (used as an uncountable noun) for the indirect running costs of a business, such as rent and utilities; British English typically uses the plural 'overheads'.
We moved to a smaller office to cut our overhead during the downturn.
We moved to a smaller office to reduce our fixed running costs during the downturn.
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capitalise onverbneutralBritish English
capitalise on (British English spelling; American: capitalize on)
British English spelling of the phrasal verb meaning to exploit an opportunity or advantage for one's benefit; American English spells it 'capitalize on'.
The firm was quick to capitalise on its rival's supply-chain problems.
The firm quickly took advantage of its rival's supply-chain problems.
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incentiviseverbneutralBritish English
incentivise (British English spelling; American: incentivize)
British English spelling of the verb meaning to provide motivation or financial encouragement for a desired action; American English spells it 'incentivize'.
The board introduced bonuses to incentivise managers to hit their targets.
The board introduced bonuses to motivate managers to hit their targets.