L2 s3 glossary

20 Environment, business, law. terms

It is the list of all words I didn't know before the class.

Claims
Noun
/kleɪm/ It is an affirmation
Example: CMA is investing into Asos, Boohoo and Asda regarding claims.
fr: Allegations
Commit to Ving
Adjective
/kəˈmɪt/ Pledge or bind (a person or an organization) to a certain course or policy.
Example: They were reluctant to commit themselves to an opinion.
fr: S'engager
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Food waste
Compound noun
fuːd weɪst Food “waste” refers to food that is fit for consumption but consciously discarded at the retail or consumption phases.
Example: US restaurants generate an estimated 22 to 33 billion pounds of food waste each year.
fr: Gaspillage alimentaire.
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Initative
Noun
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ The ability to assess and initiate things independently.
Example: Use your initiative, imagination, and common sense.
fr: L'action
Misleading
Adjective
/mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ Giving the wrong idea or impression.
fr: Trompeur
Motto
Noun
/ˈmɒtəʊ/ A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution.
Example: The family motto is ‘Faithful though Unfortunate’.
fr: Slogan, Maxime.
power storage
compound noun
power storage is the capture of energy produced at one time for use at a later time to reduce imbalances between energy demand and energy production.
Example: A power storage device is provided for a motor vehicle
fr: stockage d'énergie
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Slaughter
Noun
/ˈslɔːtə/ The killing of animals for food.
Example: Thousands of calves were exported to the continent for slaughter.
fr: L'abattage
Statement
Noun
/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.
Example: Do you agree with this statement?
fr: Déclaration
supplier
noun
/səˈplʌɪə/ A person or organization that provides something needed such as a product or service.
Example: Every major energy supplier upped their prices.
fr: Fournisseur.
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supply and demand
Part of a phrase
/səˌplʌɪ ən(d) dɪˈmɑːnd/ The amount of a commodity, product, or service available and the desire of buyers for it, considered as factors regulating its price.
Example: By the law of supply and demand the cost of healthcare will plummet.
fr: L'offre et la demande
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Supply chain
Compound noun
The sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity.
Example: In commerce, a supply chain is a network of facilities that procure raw materials.
fr: Chaîne d'approvisionnement
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Sustainable
Adjective
/səˈsteɪnəb(ə)l/ Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
Example: Sustainable economic growth.
fr: Durable.
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Tanning
Noun
/ˈtanɪŋ/ The action or process of converting animal skin into leather by soaking it in a liquid containing tannic acid, or by the use of other chemicals.
Example: The archaeologists also discovered a pit used for the tanning of animal hides.
to cope
Verb
/kəʊp/ Deal effectively with something difficult.
Example: His ability to cope with stress.
fr: Faire face.
To implement
Verb
/ˈɪmplɪm(ə)nt/ Put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.
Example: The scheme to implement student loans.
fr: Mettre en place.
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To yield
verb
/jiːld/ produce or provide.
Example: The land yields grapes and tobacco.
fr: rendement
Undergoing
Verb
ʌndəʳgoʊ To experience; endure.
Example: To undergo a dramatic change of feelings.
fr: Subir.
Voltage
Noun
/ˈvəʊltɪdʒ,ˈvɒltɪdʒ/ An electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts.
Example: The ratio of two voltages.
fr: Tension
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Willing to
Adjective
/ˈwɪlɪŋ/ Ready, eager, or prepared to do something.
Example: He was quite willing to compromise.
fr: Disposé à