Day 10 Vocabulary

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company.

" The company had a high level of liquidity, allowing it to meet all of its short-term obligations."

The process of taking legal action.

" The company was able to avoid litigation by settling the dispute out of court."

Describes a part of a building that is designed to carry weight.

" The main wall of the building was a load-bearing one, so we couldn't knock it down."

Relating to a study that is conducted over a long period of time.

" The study was a longitudinal one that tracked the participants' health over a period of 20 years."

A particular area of commercial dealing or the trade in a particular commodity.

" The company was looking to expand into the international market to increase its profits."

To intervene in a dispute to bring about a resolution.

" The HR manager was called upon to mediate a dispute between two employees."

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

" The study's methodology was criticized for not being rigorous enough."

A measure of something, often a business or technical measure.

" The marketing team's most important metric was the number of new customers."

A significant stage or event in the development of something.

" Completing the first phase of the project was a major milestone for the team."

A minor wrongdoing, typically less serious than a felony.

" He was charged with a misdemeanor for disturbing the peace."

To make a risk less severe.

" The new safety regulations will help to mitigate the risks of accidents in the workplace."

The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.

" The company's new benefits package helped to boost employee morale and productivity."

A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

" The company found a niche market for its organic, handmade products."