Tasks and Projects – English vocabulary
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30 English words with meanings: plan, design, test, review, deploy… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.
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Word list
- plan /plæn/ (verb) — decide what to do
Example:We need to plan our next project carefully.
Synonyms: organize, arrange, prepare - design /dɪ'zaɪn/ (verb) — create a plan or look
Example:She will design the new website layout.
Synonyms: create, develop, draft - test /tɛst/ (verb) — check if it works
Example:Engineers test the software before release.
Synonyms: check, examine, inspect - review /rɪ'vju:/ (verb) — look at again
Example:Let's review the progress of the project.
Synonyms: evaluate, assess, analyze - deploy /dɪ'plɔɪ/ (verb) — put into use
Example:We will deploy the app to production tomorrow.
Synonyms: launch, implement, release - manage /'mænɪdʒ/ (verb) — be in charge of
Example:She manages a team of developers.
Synonyms: supervise, control, administer - coordinate /kəʊ'ɔ:dɪneɪt/ (verb) — work together smoothly
Example:He will coordinate with other departments.
Synonyms: organize, arrange, synchronize - schedule /'ʃɛdju:l/ (verb) — set a time
Example:We scheduled a meeting for next Monday.
Synonyms: arrange, organize, plan - execute /'ɛksɪkju:t/ (verb) — do the work
Example:They executed the project on time.
Synonyms: implement, perform, carry out - monitor /'mɒnɪtə/ (verb) — watch and control work
Example:We need to monitor the process closely.
Synonyms: observe, watch, track - update /'ʌpdeɪt/ (verb) — make something new or current
Example:Please update the report with the latest figures.
Synonyms: revise, refresh, improve - assign /ə'saɪn/ (verb) — give a task to someone
Example:The manager assigned tasks to each member.
Synonyms: allocate, delegate, appoint - analyze /'ænəlaɪz/ (verb) — study something to understand it
Example:We need to analyze the customer feedback.
Synonyms: examine, evaluate, inspect - brainstorm /'breɪnstɔ:m/ (verb) — think of many ideas
Example:Let's brainstorm some ideas for the new campaign.
Synonyms: think, discuss, generate ideas - prioritize /praɪ'ɒrətaɪz/ (verb) — decide what is most important
Example:You should prioritize your tasks by importance.
Synonyms: rank, arrange, emphasize - collaborate /kə'læbəreɪt/ (verb) — work together
Example:We collaborate with partners across the world.
Synonyms: cooperate, work together, team up - deliver /dɪ'lɪvə/ (verb) — finish and hand in
Example:They delivered the final report on Friday.
Synonyms: supply, provide, send - estimate /'ɛstɪmeɪt/ (verb) — guess a number or time
Example:We estimated the total cost to be $5000.
Synonyms: approximate, guess, evaluate - report /rɪ'pɔ:t/ (noun) — a document giving information
Example:The monthly report shows steady progress.
Synonyms: account, record, statement - feedback /'fi:dbæk/ (noun) — comments or opinions about your work
Example:We appreciate your feedback on our service.
Synonyms: response, reaction, comment - deadline /'dɛdlaɪn/ (noun) — the last due date
Example:We must meet the project deadline.
Synonyms: due date, time limit - milestone /'maɪlstəʊn/ (noun) — an important point in progress
Example:Completing the prototype is a major milestone.
Synonyms: benchmark, goal, objective - strategy /'strætədʒi/ (noun) — a plan to reach a goal
Example:Their marketing strategy was very successful.
Synonyms: plan, approach, method - objective /əb'dʒɛktɪv/ (noun) — what you want to achieve
Example:Our main objective is to improve efficiency.
Synonyms: goal, target, aim - progress /'prəʊɡrɛs/ (noun) — how much work is done
Example:We made great progress this quarter.
Synonyms: advancement, growth, development - resource /rɪ'zɔ:s/ (noun) — things you can use
Example:Human resources are essential for project success.
Synonyms: asset, supply, fund - risk /rɪsk/ (noun) — a chance of something bad
Example:We must reduce the risk of failure.
Synonyms: danger, threat, hazard - task /tɑ:sk/ (noun) — a piece of work
Example:Each team member has an assigned task.
Synonyms: duty, assignment, job - workflow /'wɜ:kfləʊ/ (noun) — the steps of work
Example:We optimized our workflow for better results.
Synonyms: process, system, procedure - document /'dɒkjʊmənt/ (noun) — written files or records
Example:Please upload all project documents to the server.
Synonyms: record, file, paper
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