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Day 12 Vocabulary

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Precedent

Definition

A legal decision that serves as a rule for future cases.

Usage

" The court's decision in this case will set a new precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future."

PRON: / /ˈprɛsɪdənt// ES: precedente

Prioritize

Definition

To arrange or do things in order of importance.

Usage

" The new manager's first task was to prioritize the projects based on their urgency and impact."

PRON: / /praɪˈɔːrətaɪz// ES: priorizar

Protocol

Definition

The official procedure or system of rules governing a particular activity.

Usage

" The police had to follow a strict protocol when handling the crime scene."

PRON: / /ˈproʊtəkɒl// ES: protocolo

Prototype

Definition

An original model on which something is based.

Usage

" The engineers built a prototype of the new robot to test its functionality."

PRON: / /ˈproʊtətaɪp// ES: prototipo

Qualitative

Definition

Relating to the quality or character of something rather than its size or quantity.

Usage

" The study focused on qualitative data, such as the participants' personal experiences and feelings."

PRON: / /ˈkwɒlɪteɪtɪv// ES: cualitativo

Quantitative

Definition

Relating to or measuring the quantity of something rather than its quality.

Usage

" The research was based on quantitative data, such as the number of participants and their test scores."

PRON: / /ˈkwɒntɪteɪtɪv// ES: cuantitativo

Rapport

Definition

A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.

Usage

" He quickly built a strong rapport with his new team members, making them feel comfortable and respected."

PRON: / /ræˈpɔːr// ES: rapport

Reciprocity

Definition

The practice of exchanging things for mutual benefit.

Usage

" The negotiation was based on reciprocity, with both sides making concessions."

PRON: / /ˌrɛsəˈprɪsəti// ES: reciprocidad

Reconcile

Definition

To restore friendly relations between people or groups.

Usage

" After their argument, they made an effort to reconcile their differences and move forward."

PRON: / /ˈrɛkənsaɪl// ES: reconciliar

Recruitment

Definition

The process of finding and hiring new employees.

Usage

" The company's recruitment strategy focused on attracting a diverse pool of candidates."

PRON: / /rɪˈkruːtmənt// ES: reclutamiento

Reinforce

Definition

To strengthen or support a structure.

Usage

" The builders had to reinforce the foundation to make it more stable."

PRON: / /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs// ES: reforzar

Remedial

Definition

Intended to improve a deficient or unsatisfactory performance or skill.

Usage

" The employee was given a remedial training course to improve their communication skills."

PRON: / /rɪˈmiːdiəl// ES: remedial

Remittance

Definition

A sum of money sent in payment.

Usage

" The company received a remittance from its international client for the services rendered."

PRON: / /rɪˈmɪtəns// ES: remesa
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