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Vocabulary​

Word	Meaning	Examples
autonomy	Self-governance, independence	"The region gained autonomy after years of struggle." "She values her autonomy and makes her own decisions."
advocate	To advocate, support	"She advocates for women's rights in her community." "He is a strong advocate of renewable energy."
Self-advocate	To speak up or defend oneself
Rescinded	Withdrawn
disclaimer	Disclaimer or exemption clause
refine	Refine, purify, improve, perfect, optimize	refine one's skills refine a process refined taste
lengthy	Long, prolonged	The meeting was so lengthy that everyone felt exhausted. He gave a lengthy explanation, but no one understood his point. The legal process can be lengthy and expensive.
consent	Agree, permission	Patients must sign a consent form before surgery. Consent should be enthusiastic and ongoing. (sexual consent) The app collects data only with user consent.
frustration	Frustration, disappointment	His constant interruptions filled her with frustration. The team's frustration grew after months of delays.
conducted	Organize or execute	A survey was conducted to collect public opinions.	conduct research, conduct a meeting, conduct an interview
silo	Information silo	The marketing and sales teams work in silos, causing inefficiency.	Antonym: cross-functional	Break down silos The CEO aims to break down silos between departments. Silo mentality A silo mentality harms innovation.
whimsical	Whimsical, fanciful	The room was decorated in a whimsical style, with bright colors and playful patterns. His whimsical decision to wear mismatched socks made everyone smile. The movie's whimsical storyline took the audience to a magical world.

Common Abbreviations in International Projects​

Abbreviation	Full Form	Meaning
PoC	Proof of Concept	Proof of Concept, more oriented towards technical validation
MVP	Minimum Viable Product	A releasable product with basic functionality, while PoC is more oriented towards technical validation.
Prototype		Prototype: focuses on interface or process simulation, PoC emphasizes underlying feasibility
MoS
L&D	Learning and Development	Learning and Development
CV	Curriculum Vitae	A detailed summary of personal academic and professional experience and abilities, usually used for job applications, academic applications, or professional evaluation. It differs from a Resume, as a CV is more comprehensive and longer, especially suitable for academia, research, medical fields, etc.
endorsement		Recommendation/Endorsement: Others' recognition of your skills, professional abilities, or work performance, which can enhance your credibility and competitiveness.
CPQ	Configure, Price, Quote	In the context of Salesforce software, CPQ is a specialized sales tool designed to help businesses simplify the configuration, pricing, and quoting process for complex products
Sales Funnel		A sales funnel refers to the entire process from when a potential customer first learns about a brand to the final transaction
Pursuit team
peer-to-peer		Direct dialogue or exchange without intermediaries
MoS	Method of Statement Means of Verification	"The project team defined the MoS to ensure all deliverables meet the requirements." "Our MoS includes regular inspections and stakeholder reviews."
pls	please
ur	Your
FOMO	Fear Of Missing Out	"Fear Of Missing Out" you seriously don't want to feel the FOMO!
JOMO	Joy Of Missing Out	Joy Of Missing Out
WIP	Work in Progress

Common Phrases​

Phrase	Meaning		Common Usage
cold email	Cold email	Introducing company products to potential customers to establish contact or close deals
outreach message	"Outreach message" or "promotional message"
shift gears	Literally means "shifting gears" (like in a car), but is more often used metaphorically to mean "changing topics, changing methods, or adjusting pace"	He shifted gears from third to fourth on the highway. Let's shift gears and discuss the budget next. After 10 years in finance, she shifted gears to become a teacher The team shifted gears in the second half, focusing on defense.	Shift gears mentally "After work, I need time to shift gears mentally before family time." Shift gears quickly Startups must shift gears quickly to adapt to market changes.
skill hoarding	Skill hoarding: refers to individuals or organizations deliberately limiting the sharing of knowledge or skills to ensure their own irreplaceability or competitive advantage in the workplace