C147 words
Advanced Communication
Sophisticated language for professional communication.
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- rhetoricnounˈrɛtərɪkThe art or skill of speaking or writing effectively and persuasively.
- persuasionnounpəˈsweɪʒənThe act, process, or skill of causing someone to believe or agree with something through reasoning or argument.
- argumentationnounˌɑr gyə mɛnˈteɪ ʃənThe process of reasoning systematically in support of an idea, action, or theory; the presentation and elaboration of arguments.
- discoursenounˈdɪs kɔrsWritten or spoken communication or debate on a formal, extended topic.
- negotiationnounnɪˌgoʊ ʃiˈeɪ ʃənA formal discussion between people or groups who are trying to reach an agreement.
- mediationnounˌmi diˈeɪ ʃənThe process of intervening in a dispute between parties to help them reach an agreement.
- facilitationnounfəˌsɪl ɪˈteɪ ʃənThe act of making a process or action easier or more likely to happen.
- articulationär-tĭk′yə-lā<strong>′</strong>shənThe physical act of producing speech sounds clearly; the formation of distinct sounds.
- nuancenounnjuːˈɑːnsA subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, colour, etc.
- registernounˈrɛdʒ ə stərAn official list or record; to record or enter formally.
- tonenountəʊnThe quality or character of a sound, especially a musical or vocal sound, or the general character or attitude expressed in a piece of writing, speech, or behaviour.
- formalitynounfɔːˈmælɪtɪSomething that must be done because it is required by custom, law, or rule; strict observance of established rules or conventions.
- tactnountæktSkill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations without offending people; sensitivity in interpersonal communication.
- empathyˈɛm pə θiThe ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
- competencekŏm<strong>′</strong>pĭ-tənsThe ability to do something well, to a necessary standard; the skill and knowledge to perform a specific task or job effectively.
- ambiguitynounˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪtɪThe quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
- claritynounˈklærɪtɪThe quality of being clear, easy to understand, or transparent.
- precisionnounprɪˈsɪʒənThe quality of being exact, accurate, or meticulous in measurement, action, or expression.
- concisenesskənˈsaɪs nɪsThe quality of expressing something clearly and effectively in a small number of words.
- coherencekō-hîr<strong>′</strong>əns,-hĕr<strong>′</strong>-The logical, orderly, and consistent connection or relationship between ideas, parts, or elements, forming a unified whole.
- cohesionnounkō-hē<strong>′</strong>zhənThe act or state of sticking together; the force that holds things together as a unit.
- awarenessnounəˈwɛər nɪsKnowledge or perception of a situation, fact, or subject; consciousness of something.
- presentationnounˌprɛz ənˈteɪ ʃənThe act of formally showing or introducing something to an audience, often involving a speech, demonstration, or display.
- deliverynoundɪˈlɪvərɪThe act of taking something to a person or place.
- impactnounˈɪm pæktThe strong effect or influence that something has on a situation, person, or thing.
- engagementnounɛnˈgeɪdʒ məntA formal agreement to get married; the state of being employed or involved in a particular activity or job.
- rapportnounræˈpɔːA harmonious relationship characterized by mutual understanding, trust, and empathy.
- credibilitynounˌkrɛd əˈbɪl ɪ tiThe quality of being trusted and believed in.
- authoritynounɔːˈθɒrɪtɪThe official power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having such power.
- influencenounˈɪnflʊənsThe power or capacity to affect the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something.
- manipulationnounməˌnɪp yəˈleɪ ʃənThe act of skilfully handling or controlling something or someone, often in a clever or unfair way to achieve a desired outcome.
- resistancerĭ-zĭs<strong>′</strong>tənsThe act or power of opposing, refusing, or fighting against something or someone.
- compromisenounˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzAn agreement or settlement reached by each side making concessions; finding a middle way between opposing positions.
- accommodationnounə-kŏm′ə-dā<strong>′</strong>shəna place where people can live, stay, or work; the provision of lodging or living space.
- confrontationnounkɒnˈfrʌntməntA hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.
- avoidancenounəˈvɔɪd nsThe act of staying away from or preventing something undesirable from happening.
- collaborationnounkəˌlæb əˈreɪ ʃənThe action of working with someone to produce or create something.
- assertionnounəˈsɜːʃənA confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
- elaborationnounɪˌlæb əˈreɪ ʃənThe process of developing, expanding, or explaining something in greater detail.
- qualificationnounˌkwɒl ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃənA quality, skill, or achievement that makes a person suitable for a particular job or activity; an official record of such a quality or skill.
- clarificationnounˌklær ə fəˈkeɪ ʃənAn explanation or statement that makes something clear and understandable, removing confusion or doubt.
- interpretationnounɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃənThe act of explaining or understanding the meaning or significance of something, such as a text, event, or data.
- paraphrasenounˈpærəˌfreɪzto express the meaning of something using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.
- summarizeverb-transitiveˈsʌm əˌraɪzTo give a brief statement of the main points of something.
- synthesizeverb-transitiveˈsɪn θəˌsaɪzTo combine separate elements or components to form a coherent whole.
- evaluateverbɪˈvæljʊˌeɪtTo assess or judge the value, quality, importance, or effectiveness of something.
- critiquenounkrɪˈtiːkA detailed analysis and evaluation of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political work.