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The retail sector is going through a very difficult __________ at the moment.
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Detailed study to discover new facts or to gain a better understanding of something. E.G. There is clearly a need for further __________ on this topic.
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A way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way. E.G. You must follow company __________ .
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Proof, facts that show that something is true.
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The job that something is designed to do. E.G. The __________ of advertising is to stimulate consumer demand.
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A part of something. E.G. If you can't read the whole article, at least read the __________ on marketing.
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Basic belief or theory that has a major influence on how something is done or how people behave. E.G. The __________ of free speech must be respected.
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Opposite of involved. E.G. As she was __________ , she remained objective.
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To explain the meaning of something. E.G. We will need some help to __________ all this data.
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To change, not to be the same in different situations or at different times. E.G. There is a clear pattern of warmer weather although temperatures __________ from year to year.
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To calculate an amount or value. E.G. They __________ the cost to the economy of the bad weather will be £1bn.
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Adj theory. E.G. I found the talk difficult to understnd as it was too __________ ; I needed more practical examples.
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Adj Very difficult to approach.
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Something that is necessary before something else can happen. E.G. A basic command of English is now a __________ for citizenship to be granted.
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To continue or go forward. E.G. We have been advised by the legal team to __________ cautiously.
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Noun from 'vary'.
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Adj. Relating to the constitution of a country or organisation.
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To start something, esp. an organization or company.
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Goods sold to another country.
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To understand or explain something wrongly. E.G. I am afraid they will __________ my words.
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To supply goods from one central location to many different places. EG Most Japanese manufacturers __________ their products through separate wholesale companies.
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Good, helpful, positive. Not all competition is of __________ to the consumer.
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Adj. Particular to one person or situation. We can provide a course that meets your __________ needs.
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To study or examine something in detail in order to understand it. E.G. It is essential to __________ the data and not simply to describe it.
