Prepositions are essential in business communication to clarify relationships between nouns, verbs, and other parts of speech. Here’s a quick guide:

Common Prepositions in Business Contexts

  • in

    • in the company (e.g., "The project is in the company’s interest")
    • in the report (e.g., "Please check the details in the report")
    in_company

  • at

    • at the meeting (e.g., "We discussed the budget at the meeting")
    • at the deadline (e.g., "The proposal is due at the deadline")
    at_meeting

  • on

    • on the topic (e.g., "The presentation is on the topic of market trends")
    • on the schedule (e.g., "The event is scheduled for Friday on the calendar")
    on_the_topic

  • by

    • by the end of the month (e.g., "The analysis must be completed by the end of the month")
    • by the team (e.g., "The task was accomplished by the team")
    by_the_team

Practical Usage Scenarios

  1. Email Writing

    • Use regarding or about for subject lines:
      "I’m writing to discuss the new partnership regarding the contract."
    • Use with for collaboration:
      "Please review the document with your manager."

  2. Meeting Notes

    • Highlight key points using during or at:
      "Decisions were made during the discussion at the board meeting."

  3. Report Structure

    • Organize sections with on or about:
      "Section 3 covers on the impact of technology about the industry."

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