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verb
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compile
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Once the data is compiled, we will know
more about sales of the R500 model.
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noun
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compilation
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A compilation of
factors led us to believe that employee theft had led to the missing
inventory.
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adjective
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compiled
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According to the
numbers we've compiled, sales remained flat in the second quarter.
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adjective
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efficient
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Counting by twos or threes is much more
efficient than counting by one.
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adverb
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efficiently
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If we work efficiently, we may be done by
midnight.
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noun
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efficiency
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His efficiency makes him one of the finest
operators in the company.
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verb
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estimate
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We need to estimate the number of work
hours spent on this project.
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noun
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estimation
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Clients prefer itemization to estimation
on their invoices.
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gerund
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estimating
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Estimating an order for office supplies is
difficult because of the increased size of the staff.
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verb
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impose
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The state intends to impose an additional
tax on certain office equipment.
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noun
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imposition
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Clients complained when they discovered
the contractor's imposition of charges that should have been included under
the terms of the contract.
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adjective
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imposing
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The new clients found the company's
reputation imposing.
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verb
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mistaken
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The
receptionist dialed the wrong number because she had mistaken a "7"
for a "4" in the phone number she wrote down.
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noun
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mistake
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The manager called the supplier as soon as
he saw the mistake on his invoice.
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adjective
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mistaken
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The
director admitted that he was mistaken about the amount of the discount for
payment received in 30 days.
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verb
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prompt
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The
computer cursor prompted the temporary employee about where to insert
information on the billing form.
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noun
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promptness
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Employers appreciate promptness in their
employees.
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adjective
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prompt
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I am happy to receive statements that
thank me for prompt payment.
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